One goal? You may still need more than one type of fund The tenets of asset allocation often mean that while your goal may be one, you may require multiple financial instruments to achieve it.
Can mutual funds give you safety of capital? These funds are from the liquid fund and ultra-short term fund categories. You can use their unique features of low risk and stable returns to build the portion of your financial portfolio that caters to capital preservation.
Why Income from assets and gains are not the same When you invest in a financial asset, have a clear idea of where you expect your return to come from, is it income or gain?
Does asset allocation really matter? While it is about investing across different asset classes, it is much more than mere diversification of a portfolio.
How to plan your post-retirement portfolio Managing post-retirement portfolios is all about meticulous planning. Here are the steps you need to take.
Should you buy bonds directly? Debt mutual funds invest in individual corporate bonds giving investors a wide variety of choices. If you are thinking that it may be simpler to just subscribe to a debenture issue from one of the corporates then here is what you need to know and keep in mind.
Can a top-rated mutual fund perform badly? If you had invested in a top notch fund based on such rating methodology, can you expect it to perform poorly in the future?
Don’t make these three mistakes when picking a debt fund From not having a purpose for your investments to going only for returns, here are the three mistakes you should avoid making when picking a debt fund
Do you have these three attributes of a smart investor? What do smart investors do to withstand these uncertain times?
How can NRIs invest in Indian mutual fund schemes? You can invest in the best opportunities in the country while staying outside. However, you need to follow certain procedures.
Why a portfolio or a plan is better than merely selecting an equity fund to invest in? If you want to invest in equity effectively, you need a portfolio of funds rather than just a single fund. But don’t overdo it. For most long term objectives a portfolio of 4-8 equity funds across sub-asset classes can suffice.
Three things not to do when linking your equity mutual funds to your long-term goals The point of this article though is to make sure, that irrespective what you think your definition of “long-term” is, you don’t do the following when linking your goals to equity mutual funds.
