The most common refrain that investors have for the debt component of their portfolios, in these times when interest rates are moving up, is what is appropriate. Since interest rates…
Date Archives March 2022
When Mutual Funds Merge Fixed Maturity Plans With Debt Funds, What Should Investors Do?
Since FMPs come with a specific timeframe, are close-ended, and of a specific credit quality, investors must first ensure the profile of the new schemes suit their investment objectives. Earlier…
NSE: An Agent To Separate The Wheat From Chaff
SYNOPSISThe NSE opened the doors for many who worked under big brokers. The trading framework we have in place today is the outcome of efforts made by all market participants,…
Your Money: Don’t Get Swayed, Focus On Your Portfolio
The Russia-Ukraine war does not change market fundamentals. India remains the growth story.Over the last two to three weeks, investors tracked global developments, not only from the human or emotional…
Index Funds: Check Their Tracking Errors Instead Of Returns
The lower the tracking error, the better the index fund and it’s getting better over time as index funds lower their expenses. The appeal of passive investments—putting money in funds…
What Not To Look For When Investing In Debt Funds
We usually discuss what to look for while investing in an asset class (such as equity, debt, gold, etc.) or through an investment vehicle (for example, mutual funds or portfolio…