Factor investing can assist boost diversification, lower volatility, and improve portfolio performance. In India, the momentum factor has attracted investor sentiments and is slowly gaining traction. Momentum investing is the practice of buying and selling assets depending on the strength of current market movements. It is based on the concept that if a price move…

In mutual funds, there are two investment options you can either park a lumpsum amount in a scheme or go for Systematic Investment Plan i.e. the SIP route. Regardless of the path you take, you should have an estimate of the returns you could expect from your mutual fund investments a few years from now.…

As equity markets around the world unravel against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions, rising interest rates and spiralling inflation, many investors are worried by the intensified market volatility. One of the first moves by budding investors during unfavourable market phases is to pause their equity investment to protect the portfolio from further downside. However,…

Large cap mutual funds invest in market leaders that have the ability to generate stable returns even amidst stock market chaos, like the one we witnessed in 2021. So, as a mutual fund investor, large cap mutual funds are a must in your portfolio. But finding the best large cap mutual funds for 2022 is…

Manufacturing is one of the high-growth sectors in India buoyed by the government’s constant support to strengthen the sector. The statement noted that the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and the Skill India initiative are a few of the programmes aiming to put India on the world map as a global manufacturing…

In the stock markets, 6 months is too short a time horizon to measure the performance of any equity mutual fund scheme. Thus, mutual fund investors shouldn’t expect their investments to do wonders for them in 6 months. But given the fast pace of events nowadays, a lot has happened over the last 6 months. At the…

The S&P BSE Sensex reclaimed the 60,000 level after a gap of four months on August 17, 2022, as foreign portfolio investors made a comeback. However, uncertainties still surround the market and an intermediate correction cannot be ruled out. Investors should remain cautious and focus primarily on large caps. Large Cap Funds are known to…

Central banks across the world, including RBI, are likely to tame inflation. A higher interest regime is bad news to debt mutual funds. However, the prevailing market seems to be well-positioned for short-term debt investors. Given the reasonable yields on 1 to 3-year G-sec and AAA-rated securities, debt investors may have an opportunity to consider investing…

If the foundation of a house is not strong enough it might collapse. Similarly, a strong infrastructure is necessary for the overall development of a modern economy. Roads, railways, electricity, and banking services are the very bricks on which the modern economy is built. Until and unless a nation has a robust infrastructure, other industries/sectors…

Equity as an asset class, when compared to other asset classes, tends to be more volatile in nature, and many investors seek to invest in equities to beat inflation and create wealth over the long term. However, investors are finding it challenging to sustain high market volatility while investing in equities. There are a variety…