Post demonetisation, piggy bank money accumulated by kids as gifts is finding its way to their respective bank accounts. Experts suggest parents use this money fruitfully and invest it in mutual funds in the name of the minor child. They… Read more
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What Makes A Complete Financial Planner?
Financial planning is a continuous process that requires two parties – an investor (individual or a family) and a financial planner. Both the parties need to work collectively and determine the best course of action. A good financial planner is… Read more
For each of life’s financial goals, use SIPs
For over a decade now, mutual fund houses have been spreading the message about how systematic investment plans (SIPs) can help an investor achieve all of life’s goals, be it short term (a few months to a couple of years),… Read more
What are MIPs and Balanced Funds?
Achieving the right balance of debt and equity in an investor’s portfolio is always a challenging task. These decisions are largely influenced by the phase of the investors’ life: Phases in the investors’ life Different phases as per the principles… Read more
In The Current Market, Consider Investing In Ultra Short Term Bond Funds
Sound financial planning is all about flexibility and active management of one’s existing and future investments. However, varying market dynamics and changing micro and macro environment can sometimes derail these plans. In order to stay on course to achieve your… Read more
Understanding FMP and its benefits
Investors looking for a debt exposure in their portfolio generally opt for traditional debt instruments like Bank FDs (Fixed Deposits), Bonds, NSC (National Savings Certificates), Post Office, etc. Very few investors are aware that these are not the most tax-efficient… Read more
What You Need To Know About Capital Gains And Taxes
A crucial element of investing is managing how much tax you will owe on your gains. Taxes are sometimes overlooked or considered after the fact, but capital gains (depending on the security type and holding period) can have a big… Read more
Demonetisation actually bodes well for equities, here’s how
Demonetisation move may be helping bond prices to surge, but this could well be a prelude for another rally but in equities, now bleeding with overseas investors dumping emerging market stocks amid spiking US Treasury bond yields. Reason: Domestic bonds… Read more
Should you invest in global funds now?
This year may not begin on a positive note for the Indian equity markets. Even on the last Monday of the year, the markets tanked to a seven-month low. While 2016 saw fluctuating fortunes for Indian equities, 2017 isn’t expected… Read more
It is time to realign your debt fund strategy
The flooding of liquidity in the banking system following the demonetisation move has led to an impact in the debt markets also. The high amount of liquidity means that there is enough liquidity available for use in the system and… Read more