It is not uncommon to examine the past returns of a scheme before you decide to invest in it. Typically, investors assess the historical returns of a mutual fund scheme across different time lines before deciding to invest in it. Here, we assess the past returns of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, which was launched…
As the academic year comes to a close, senior graders across the nation are finalising their higher education plans, whether they are looking at options to study further within the country or overseas. An important consideration here is the cost of education. For many families, education loans become a crucial tool in bridging the financial…
However, experts have cautioned about potential risks related to liquidity, taxation, and regulatory compliance. In a consultation paper released on 17 April, Sebi proposed increasing the single issuer investment limit for equity schemes from 5% to 10% of net asset value (NAV) and raising the overall investment limit in REITs and InvITs for equity and…
I am 35 and investing in some mutual fund schemes through SIPs. The funds where SIPs are running are ICICI Small Cap, Kotak Small Cap, SBI Small Cap, Nippon Small Cap, and HDFC Balanced Advantage fund. I also made lump sum investments in 2-3 schemes ten years ago. Can I continue in these MFs, or…
A closer look at key quantitative measures can reveal how a fund is managed, the level of risk it takes, and its consistency across market cycles. What are these measures and what do they say about the scheme? Turnover ratio The portfolio turnover ratio is the percentage of investments a fund manager replaces in a…
The mutual fund industry is rapidly growing due to digital inclusion. On the other hand, equity markets are continuously correcting over the last few months due to intense FII selling, fear of Trump tariffs, weak market earnings etc. Due to these developments, retail investors are increasingly getting confused on how to steer clear of mistakes…
India’s new Unified Investor App consolidates a wide range of investment information previously scattered across multiple sources into a single, convenient platform, Madhabi Puri Buch, chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said. The app, jointly made by depositories CDSL and NSDL, empowers investors by giving them access to detailed insights about…
Mutual funds are a popular choice among investors seeking to achieve various financial goals. One of the best aspects of mutual funds is their ability to cater to goal-based investing, such as retirement, buying a house, or funding your child’s education or marriage. Investing for your children is an important financial goal. It is like…
NAV is a significant parameter or indicator for mutual funds. It merely represents the unit price of a scheme of a fund. It is calculated by reducing the liabilities of a fund from its assets and then dividing by outstanding units. NAV reflects the market value of investment of a fund and is a significant…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched MITRA to help investors track inactive mutual fund folios, ensuring KYC compliance and reducing fraud risks according to a detailed notification released by SEBI on February 12, 2025. This is a step taken by the regulator in the interest of investor goodwill and protection. What…
