Investing Insights

Should you book profits in your Mutual Funds before March 31st?

Mutual Funds Sahi Hai”, says the impactful awareness campaign that has built up significant momentum in the past year.

How to invest in SIP’s or Systematic Investment Plan

Mutual Fund SIP’s (Systematic Investment Plans) have caught the fancy of many an investor in recent times.

Five things You Need to Know About Tax Saving Mutual Funds

As we enter the last month of the Fiscal Year, there’s bound to be an increased interest in tax saving investments. One such investment avenue which helps you save taxes under Section 80C is a tax saving mutual fund, or ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme). If you’re thinking about investing into a tax saving mutual fund this year, here are five things for you to keep in mind.

The question most investors are asking: Abhi Kaunsa Mutual Fund Sahi Hai?

AMFI’s impactful “Mutual Fund Sahi Hai” Campaign has been extremely successful in drawing new investors into the fold. The industry AUM recently went past the 23 Lakh Crore mark, with the folio count looking all set to cross 7 crores this year.

Liquid Funds vs Arbitrage Funds – Which of These Works Best for You

Arbitrage Funds, on account of their superior tax efficiency when compared to liquid mutual funds, gained quite a bit of popularity after the Union Budget 2014. It was during this budget that the minimum holding period for all debt oriented mutual fund investments to qualify for long-term capital gains was increased from 1 year to 3 years.

Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) Tax – Simplified

If you’ve made a mutual fund investment recently, you may be confused about the recent Union Budget announcement that brought back long-term capital gains taxes on equity oriented mutual funds. Until the budget, any profits booked in equity oriented mutual funds after a year of holding the units, were deemed tax free. If you’re confused about how the new rules will impact the future post-tax profits from your mutual fund investments – read on.

Liquid Funds 101 – Everything You Need To Know About Short Term Debt Funds

Liquid Funds are debt mutual funds that invest into debt securities with very short maturities. The residual maturities if bonds held by liquid funds cannot exceed 90 days, as per the rules defined by the regulator. In fact, most liquid mutual funds hold securities that are due to mature in the next 30 days or so. Bonds maturing within two months need not be ‘marked to market’ – only their interest component needs to be factored in while calculating NAV’s (net asset values). Hence, the NAVs of Liquid Funds remain relatively steady compared to other debt funds.

6 Mutual Fund Investment Myths You Should Watch Out For

The AMFI has done some great work of late to promote awareness about Mutual Fund Investments among the masses, with their catchy “Mutual Funds Sahi Hai” campaign. And yet, with the Mutual Fund industry’s assets zooming past the 23-lakh crore mark across nearly six and a half crore folios, it’s a surprise that so many investors steadfastly continue to harbor these misconceptions about Mutual Fund investments!

How To Use Mutual Funds to Generate Post-Retirement Income

Mutual Funds can be a stable post-retirement income source, but retirees should avoid dividend options and MIPs, opting instead for tax-efficient Systematic Withdrawal Plans (SWPs) with expert guidance.

With The Right Financial Advisor, Mutual Funds Sahi Hai!

A Financial Advisor helps investors avoid behavioral pitfalls, stay informed about market trends, and maintain a well-structured, high-performing Mutual Fund portfolio, making investing hassle-free and effective.

3 Useful Tax Saving Mutual Fund Shortcuts

ELSS Mutual Funds offer tax-saving benefits with high returns, liquidity via dividends, risk management through SIPs/STPs, and a rollover strategy to sustain long-term tax efficiency.

Planning your Short-Term Investments using Mutual Funds

Short-Term Mutual Fund Strategies: Mutual funds aren’t just for long-term wealth creation; they can be used effectively for short-term investments based on tax bracket and time horizon. (Investment Flexibility) Debt vs. Arbitrage Funds: Short-term debt funds suit most investors, but if your horizon exceeds one year and you're in the highest tax bracket, arbitrage funds may offer better post-tax returns. (Tax Efficiency & Fund Choice)