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...
Offshore Funds
What are Offshore Funds? Offshore funds are mutual funds that invest across overseas markets - multinational and international corporations. Hence, they are also commonly referred to as international funds or foreign funds. Additionally, they may invest in fixed income assets...
R Squared
What is R Squared? R-Squared measures the extent of variation in the dependent variable due to the independent variable. In other words, it tells how much a variable's performance can be due to the behaviour of another variable. The value...
Equal Weight Index
What is an Equal Weight Index? An equal-weight index is a stock market index that gives the same weightage to all stocks that are included in it. In other words, each stock in the index is given the same importance...
Shariah Compliant Mutual Funds
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...
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Difference Between Amount Invested, Current Value and Net Investment
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...
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...
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...