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Tracking Error in Index Funds

Are you looking for a passive investment fund for your financial goals? Are you looking for returns that match the stock market? Then index funds can serve your purpose. This is a passive mutual fund that tracks and replicates the...

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Hedge Fund Manager

A hedge fund manager is a person who manages the hedge fund. They oversee the operations of the fund. Moreover, they are responsible for the performance of the fund and protecting investor’s assets. This article covers hedge fund manager’s roles...

Mutual Fund Knowledge Base

Smart Beta Funds

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...

interval funds

Interval Funds

There are several types of mutual fund schemes available in the market. SEBI has categorised different types of schemes to help investors understand them better. Also, this categorisation is based on the underlying assets they invest in, investment horizon, etc....

capital protection funds

Capital Protection Funds

Asset Management Companies (AMCs) offer different types of mutual fund schemes to help investors fulfil their financial goals. The schemes are segregated into various categories depending on the risk and investment objective of the scheme. Investors can choose to invest...

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Balanced Fund

What is Balanced Fund? Balanced funds or Balanced Hybrid Funds are a type of hybrid fund. They are open-ended balanced schemes investing in both equity and debt instruments. As per SEBI regulations, these funds have to invest 40%-60% of assets...

asset allocation funds

Asset Allocation Funds

What is Asset Allocation Fund? Asset Allocation funds are balanced funds that invest in a mix of asset classes. These asset classes can be equity, debt, equity derivatives, real estate, commodities, etc. The fund portfolio is spread across more than...

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What are Target Maturity Funds – Advantages & Disadvantages

What are Target Maturity Funds? Target Maturity Funds (TMF) are index-tracking debt funds that invest in bonds. Target maturity funds assist investors in navigating the risks associated with debt funds. These funds align their portfolios with the fund's maturity date....