What are Securities in Investments? Security is a financial asset holding a monetary value and representing ownership of the financial asset like shares and stocks, bonds, options, etc. There are mainly 2 types of securities, equities, and debts. However, you...

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.

What is Amount Invested? The amount invested refers to the total sum of money that an investor puts into these specific financial instruments. In other words, it is the amount invested is the cumulative cost of the mutual fund investment...

Computer Age Management Service (CAMS) is a Mutual Fund Transfer Agency that provides technology-enabled services to Mutual Funds, investors, Private Equity, etc

What is RTA (Registrar and Transfer Agents) in Mutual Fund? The full form of RTA is Registrar and Transfer Agents. These are firms registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). RTAs facilitate record maintenance in mutual fund...

What is the effective duration of a bond? Effective duration is the sensitivity of the price of a bond against the benchmark yield curve. One can assess the risk of a bond by estimating the percentage change in the price...

What is investment income? Income generated from stocks, mutual funds, bank deposits, money market or any similar form of investment can be considered as investment income. It can be in the form of regular interest payments, dividends or appreciation in...

Investment in mutual funds is a method whereby an investor can invest in the securities market. Investors can get exposure to debt and equity-related securities. One has to understand the structure of funds before investing.  Mutual funds can be categorized...