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....

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...

Index funds are a type of mutual fund that tracks the performance of a specific market index, such as the Nifty 50 or the Sensex. They are passively managed, which means they do not try to beat the market by...

A systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a mutual fund investment mode. One can choose either the lump sum investment route or the SIP route to invest in mutual funds. In SIP, investors can invest in mutual funds at regular intervals....

Mutual funds have diverse options to choose from. There are funds for every need and each time period. There are funds for the long term and short term. For tax purposes, short term and long term are defined.  In mutual...

Taxation on mutual funds is a complex topic. Taxes paid on your mutual fund investments vastly depend on factors such as what kind of funds you have invested in, the duration of your investment, which income tax slab you belong to and so on.

SIP Vs Mutual Fund What Is a Mutual Fund? A mutual fund pools money from multiple investors under the guidance of professional fund managers, who invest in a mix of assets—such as stocks, bonds, or other securities—according to the fund’s...

Is it a good time to invest in mutual funds? This is one of the most commonly asked questions. The best time to invest in mutual funds was 10 years ago, 1 year ago, or even 1 day ago. Confused?...