Investors who also prefer investing in mutual funds for the long term usually opt for a systematic approach for their investments through the SIP route. A systematic Investment Plan (SIP) also helps investors invest in mutual funds via electronic transactions...

A bond is a debt instrument issued by the government or by corporations for a fixed tenure. The aim motive behind issuing a bond is to raise money. The bond issuer promises to pay the investor money at regular intervals....

Bond and bond funds are debt schemes. Bonds are debt instruments that earn fixed income, i.e., generate stable returns for the investors. The investor buys bonds from the bond issuer for a predetermined duration. The bond issuer promises to pay...

Mutual funds are a pool of money collected from several investors for a common investment goal. They are broadly also categorised as equity funds, debt funds and hybrid funds. Each type of mutual fund has a different investment objective and...

LTCG on Mutual Funds Mutual funds are considered capital assets for the purpose of taxation under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Due to this recognition, the sale of any units of mutual funds is subject to capital gains. So now...

Short Term Capital Gain on Mutual Funds Short term capital gain tax arises on a sale of a capital asset by the taxpayer. Mutual funds fall under the definition of a capital asset for the purpose of taxation in India....

What are Bond Funds? Bond funds are a type of debt mutual fund that invests solely in bonds. These funds pool money from investors and invest in one form of bond (for example, government bonds) or a mix of bonds...

What is Nifty 50? The NIFTY 50 index comprises the top 50 large-cap firms in India that are market leaders in their respective sectors. As a result, only a select few of India's largest and most reputable enterprises are included...