Debt Funds: An Introduction Debt funds are mutual funds that invest in fixed-income generating securities such as government securities, corporate bonds, commercial papers, treasury bills, etc. The main reason for investing in these funds is to gain capital appreciation along with interest. The issuer of debt funds decides the rate of interest that you will…
Table of Contents : What are Medium to Long Duration Funds? Who should invest in this? Taxation List of Medium to Long Duration Funds What are Medium to Long Duration Funds? Medium to Long Duration Fund is an open ended mutual fund scheme which predominantly invest in debt securities with Macaulay duration ranging from 4…
The dividend plans of mutual funds have been gaining popularity amongst the investors who look at them as an additional source of regular income. However, the plans do more harm than good. Through this article, we’ll understand why it is in everyone’s interest to ditch the dividend plans and opt for the growth option of…
In this world of growing consumerism, we’ve been witnessing an exponential growth in the number of individuals falling in the EMI trap, or the debt trap. The constant urge to buy new things, even before the old ones have worn out, or even though one actually doesn’t need them, have led many customers to opt…
The year 2019 was a roller coaster ride for mutual fund investments. There were times when the returns from these investments were at an all time high, and we also witnessed extreme losses due to the movements in the market. For instance, IIFL Focused Equity Fund delivered more than 25% annualised returns in the past…
“Mutual fund returns are subject to market risks”, a common phrase in every mutual fund commercial, is one of the most important takeaways. Through the investment in mutual funds have surged in the past few years, owing to increased awareness of the product amongst the general public, the invested capital has always been at risk….
An open-ended mutual fund scheme that predominantly invest in equities, arbitrage, derivatives and debt securities to generate returns is known as Equity Savings Fund. This new mutual fund category was launched recently, under the classification Hybrid Mutual Funds. It aims to provide investors an opportunity that is relatively safer than other equity schemes and qualifies…
