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FinEdge is India's leading tech enabled investment management company and manages over 1400 crores of goal-based investments for its 20,000 clients spread across 1700 cities in the country.

Our team combines deep financial planning experience with behavioral insights to help investors make smart, goal-aligned decisions.

Mutual Fund Myth-busting: Are GILT Funds Risk Free?

GILT funds, often seen as low-risk investments due to their reliance on government securities, are actually more volatile than many investors realize. In this article, we’ll explore the hidden risks of GILT funds, including how interest rate fluctuations and the long-term maturity of government bonds can lead to sharp price movements. While they can provide impressive returns in certain conditions, they are not risk-free. If you’re considering investing in GILT funds, it's important to consult a financial advisor and understand how market dynamics can affect your returns, especially in the short term.

Beware of The Sunk Cost Bias

The Sunk Cost Bias traps investors into holding onto losing investments just because they’ve already committed time and money. This mental pitfall leads to poor financial decisions, like averaging down a failing stock or refusing to cut losses. The solution? Evaluate your investments with a fresh perspective, challenge your assumptions, and exit when the facts change—just as Keynes wisely advised!

Why SIP's are the Best Way to Invest into Volatile Equity Markets

In this blog, discover how SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) can help you navigate market volatility with ease. Learn how the strategy of Rupee Cost Averaging works to mitigate risks, and why staying invested for the long term is the key to wealth creation, even during market downturns.

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How to Cancel Your SIP Online: A Step-by-Step Guide

Stopping a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is simple but following the right steps ensures your cancellation request is processed smoothly without delays.

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Aligning Investing Styles With Your Life Goals: Growth, Value & Beyond

Your investing style should reflect your goals, not just market trends. Here’s how growth, value, ESG, and risk-based strategies can align with what truly matters to you.

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How Can NRIs Invest in Mutual Funds in India?

Mutual funds are one of the simplest and most efficient ways for NRIs to invest in India’s growth story. Here’s a complete guide to help you start, from account setup to taxation.

Light Up Your Financial Future — Diwali-inspired investing lessons promoting financial planning and lasting prosperity by FinEdge

Light Up Your Financial Future: Diwali-Inspired Investing Lessons for Lasting Prosperity

This Diwali, look beyond lights and gifts, and bring clarity, purpose, and discipline into your investments. Because true financial prosperity doesn’t come from luck or prediction, but from a steady process that shines year after year.

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Equity Savings Funds: The Perfect Blend of Safety, Growth, and Tax Efficiency

In a market where investors want growth without volatility, Equity Savings Funds offer a disciplined middle path. They combine the growth potential of equities, the stability of debt, and the hedging benefit of arbitrage funds. For conservative investors seeking low-risk mutual funds with mutual fund tax efficiency, these schemes offer stability, discipline, and clarity core principles of FinEdge’s goal-based approach.