Motilal Oswal Asset Management Companyâs proposed new fundâMotilal Oswal BSE 1000 Index Fundâwill be passively managed and track the newly launched BSE 1000 index. But should investors consider putting their money into a fund tracking a 1,000-stock index? First, letâs look at the numbers. BSE 1000 vs BSE 500 Motilal Oswalâs new fund will invest…
Before we shortlist a mutual fund to invest into, it is common to examine its past returns and compare the same with those of other schemes in the same category. The past returns give an indication of how the scheme has performed in the past, thus setting the tone for its future performance. Here we…
Before investing in a mutual fund scheme, it is advisable to examine its past returns and compare them with similar schemes in the same category. Here, we share the past returns of two equity-linked savings scheme (ELSS) funds, which have delivered over five-fold returns since their launch. These two schemes are DSP ELSS Tax Saver…
To protect investors’ funds, capital markets regulator SEBI (Securities Exchange Board of India) has released a circular dated Dec 12, 2023 to ensure upstreaming of clientsâ funds. The circular has specified the framework requiring stock brokers or clearing members to place all the clientsâ clear credit balances to clearing corporations on end of day basis….
If you have some dry powder and are looking for the ârightâ mutual fund scheme to invest, it is recommended to examine the returns delivered by the scheme vis-a-vis other schemes in the same category. This gives an indication of the scope of returns which a mutual fund scheme can deliver. Here, we list out…
Last monthâs global selloffâmarked by a 7% slide in the S&P 500 and a more than 5% dip in the Sensexâset off the usual chain reaction: a flood of alarming headlines, wall-to-wall coverage from financial experts forecasting doom, and social media timelines buzzing with everything from cautious concern to full-blown panic. It feels like dĂŠjĂ …
Gold prices: Since the price of gold has been skyrocketing due to volatility arising out of Donald Trump’s tariffs, many retail investors are tempted to invest in the yellow metal. On Wednesday, gold bullion prices in Delhi were at âš95,820 per 10 gms, while the corresponding prices in Mumbai were âš95,990 per 10 gms. Check…
When benchmark indicesâthe Nifty50 and the Sensexâhave started to spike after being on a long downward spiral, retail investors are thinking hard about the fund categories they should invest in. The Nifty 50 index recorded a 1,850-point rally in the last six straight sessions while the BSE Sensex touched an intraday high of 79,824, logging…
If you are planning to invest in a mutual fund scheme, it is recommend to examine the past returns of that scheme and compare the same with similar schemes in the same category. This gives a fair amount of idea of which schemes are doing well and also the future scope of growth in those…
Over the past 12 months, Parekh has been allocating to hybrid funds (which invest in a combination of low-correlated assets) such as equity savings funds and multi-asset funds, as market valuations have been expensive. His portfolioâs allocation to hybrid funds has risen from 26% last year to 34%, Parekh shared in an interaction with Mint…
