At present, there are multiple types of Mutual funds are available to start investing. So, it becomes important to know the nature of the different types of mutual funds to make the right investment decision.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are pooled marketable securities that function very similarly to mutual funds. Unlike mutual funds, you can buy and sell exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the stock exchange, similar to conventional stocks. A smart beta ETF expands on a...

Is it good to invest in DSP BlackRock? DSP mutual fund is a joint venture between a 150-year old Indian financial firm DSP and Blackrock, an American Investment firm. However, in 2018, DSP purchased back its 40% share from DSP...

What are Investment Options? Investment happens when you buy certain assets in the expectation of earning a certain growth rate in a defined time period. The returns are generated when the value of assets grows. In simple terms, the assets...

Zero coupon bonds are fixed income securities that don't pay any interest. At the time of maturity, the investor is paid the face value or par value. These bonds come with 10-15 years maturity. Hence, they trade at a deep...

Index Fund Meaning and Definition Index mutual funds aim to replicate a financial market index closely. Index funds invest in the same securities as the benchmark index and in the same ratio. For example, an index MF that aims to...

What is Treynor Ratio in Mutual Funds?  The Treynor ratio is an essential ratio for evaluating mutual funds. It measures the excess return over the risk-free return to the market risk that an investment portfolio can earn. In other words,...

What is Shariah Law? Shariah is Islam's religious law derived from the Quran. It acts as a code of living that all Muslims adhere to and includes guidelines for praying, fasting and even investing.Shariah investing means investing as per the...