Mutual Funds

Investors who bought units of the ?fund-of-fund' scheme of Fidelity Global Real Assets can stay invested with the fund. Launched at a time when ...

In times such as the present, we tend to maintain slightly defensive portfolios, although we do not go beyond 5-6 per cent on cash. We prefer sectors with fixed return on equity, such as utilities, or those with pricing power, such as the consumer sector — wherever valuations are favourable.

Investments in mutual funds can be made online, either through an online portal of the mutual fund or a Registrar and Transfer Agent.

The participation of smaller investors has been affected by the impact on smaller distributors. It will take time for distributors, and the industry, to adjust, given that players rely on distributor partners to reach the investors.

Many corporates and institutions have, in recent years, shown greater inclination towards philanthropic activities. HDFC Mutual too has joined this ...

Consider gradually moving to safer avenues of debt after three years, if you have far exceeded your targeted return.

Registering for this facility enables you to receive redemption proceeds into any one of the registered bank accounts of your choice without having to provide bank details at the time of redemption.

Are you worried about the current market volatility but still wish to invest in equity funds that can mitigate downside risks? Equity-oriented ...

This may be a good time to hold the fund considering its large-cap focussed portfolio and strategy of spreading risk thin by holding a large number of stocks.

The selection of the scheme would depend on the individual's goals, risk appetite and need to encash the units at any time.

India's appetite for gold is making heads turn. Sample the numbers below and you will know why: For the first nine months of 2010, global jewellery ...

Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited has launched Canara Capital Protection Oriented Fund-Series 1 -36 months (Plan A), a 3 year ...

Avoid investing too much in one fund-house, to sidestep the risks of attrition, ownership change or limitation of just one selection style.

If you are looking for a fund that gives you the comfort of investing in large-caps and the excitement of having exposure to midcaps, consider ...

Investments can be considered in the units of ICICI Pru Growth Fund (ICICI Growth), given its long-term track record in delivering steady returns.

Over the last three years the Sensex actually went nowhere on a point-to-point basis, yet could you have managed a 30 per cent annual return in this ...

How do you usually select equity funds for your portfolio? If you simply look at the screen and pick up the top-ranking funds for the last one year, ...

From January 1, Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements are mandatory for all investors, irrespective of the amount invested. What is KYC? KYC means ...

JM Financial Mutual Fund has announced conversion of its three-year close-ended scheme JM Core 11 Fund – Series 1, into an open-ended one, with ...

Check your portfolio twice a year and replace funds that trail their benchmarks over a three-year period.

With the stock market having corrected more than 10 per cent so far this year, Birla Sun Life Front Line Equity Fund, given its focussed exposure to ...

If value investing and occasional profit booking are what you prefer then diversified equity fund Tata Equity PE may fit your bill. This strategy ...

News reports that Mr U.K. Sinha would be succeeding Mr C.B. Bhave as SEBI Chairman has been welcomed by the mutual fund industry. Having an industry ...

While talking to an industry colleague a few days ago, an interesting idea came up — a consumption fund that invests in industries that you consume ...