Mid-cap stocks remained under pressure in recent months, which led to erosion in the values of Mid-cap mutual fund schemes. Some experts are of the opinion that another 10-15% fall in mid-cap indices cannot be ruled out in the near term. Given the current circumstances, it is vital to adopt a cautious approach while making fresh investments…
In a letter to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), SEBI has asked mutual funds to stop offering mutual fund schemes with bundled products such as insurance. This means that mutual funds will no longer be able to offer additional benefits in their existing or new schemes. Notably, some mutual fund houses have…
SEBI has come out with a circular to bring uniformity of practices in case of nomination in mutual funds. From August 01, 2022, new investors in mutual funds will have the choice of either providing nomination or opting out of the nomination by signing a declaration form. For existing investors (holding units solely or jointly), SEBI has…
After a sharp run-up between 2020 and 2021, Small-cap mutual funds are down by around 12% on an average so far in the current calendar year due to sharp volatility in the equity market. However, Small-cap Funds have the potential to outperform its mid-cap and large-cap peers in the long run if the investors are patient enough.…
Investors in equity mutual funds made huge profits within a short span of time as the equity market recovered sharply from the lows of March 2020. However, most new investors in equity mutual funds who recently started their investment journey are currently staring at losses. Returns on all equity mutual fund sub-categories have turned negative…
Volatility in the stock markets has amplified in the recent past. For investors –particularly those who have never witnessed such vicissitudes –it’s been a nerve-wracking experience, akin to being on a rollercoaster full of up and downswings. Various factors are driving market volatility… Spiralling CPI inflation in India (above the RBI’s comfort limit), and many…
Investors looking for tax saving options for the financial year 2022-23 can consider investing in Equity-linked Saving Scheme (ELSS). Factors such as the lowest lock-in period and higher wealth creation potential compared to other tax-saving instruments make ELSS a worthwhile option. However, ensure that you do not invest in any ELSS or tax-saving mutual fund scheme just because…
The Indian equity market has been on a roller coaster ride for some time now and has corrected itself from the stellar run recorded in October 2021. As a result of enormous inflation and an unanticipated war crisis, the market pendulum began to swing back in December 2021. Experts anticipate that the markets will experience…
Are you investing in Mutual Funds online? If yes, then here is some important news for you. Mutual fund investors who invest using online platforms such as fund house web portals, fintech apps dedicated to mutual funds, etc., will have to fulfil a crucial step from now onwards. You will be able to perform online…
Mutual Funds are one of the best investment avenues to accumulate wealth for your various financial goals. Once you have zeroed in on the best and most suitable mutual fund scheme for your portfolio, the next question is, how do you go about investing in mutual funds? You can invest in mutual funds offline by…
