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Source: Live Mint However, what matters to the end-user, i.e. the investor, is the returns over the holding period. Today, we assess the performance of certain mutual fund categories in a de-jargonised manner, making it easy for the investor to understand. Fund categories We have taken three hybrid fund categories that have equity exposure and…
Source: Live Mint When benchmark indices—the Nifty50 and the Sensex—have 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…
Source: Live Mint Depending on whether the goals are short, medium or long term, investments can be made in equity, debt or hybrid – a combination of equity and debt – funds. Risk of over-diversification Diversification is important, but doing so just for the sake of diversifying doesn’t work and can backfire. That’s because after…
Source: Live Mint Before investing in a mutual fund scheme, it is usual among investors to examine the past returns. This gives an indication of how much upside the scheme has. An equity scheme which has delivered over 20 percent consistently for the past five years may give muted returns now, particularly after the bull…
Source: Live Mint For years, long-term debt funds enjoyed a cosy place in the portfolios of conservative Indian investors. Thanks to tax arbitrage benefits, especially for those in higher tax brackets, they were an attractive alternative to traditional fixed deposits (FDs). Until April 1, 2023, debt funds had a clear tax advantage: long-term capital gains…
Source: Live Mint Hybrid mutual funds are funds that invest in multiple asset classes. Their investments constitute a collection of equity, debt, gold and even real estate. This kind of planned diversification while investing helps in managing risk and returns. Hence, ensuring both growth potential and stability making the case for them as solid investment…
Source: Live Mint In 2024, Indian equity markets faced significant volatility due to global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, yet the Indian economy showed resilience fueled by strong domestic consumption, infrastructure spending, and supportive policies. This bolstered investor confidence and emphasised the need for portfolio diversification to manage risks effectively. The year witnessed a growing…
Source: Live Mint With overheated markets, the challenge of balancing risk and returns has become more pronounced. For those seeking stability and inflation-beating growth, multi-asset allocation funds (MAAFs) may be a viable alternative to debt mutual funds or fixed deposits (FDs). MAAFs are structured to invest in a mix of asset classes—commonly equities, debt, and…
Source: Live Mint Considering your moderate risk appetite as mentioned in your query, your preference towards protecting the downside is natural and we completely understand it. Considering you have 18 years to retirement, which is long-term from all perspectives, you can consider a combination of BAFs and aggressive hybrid funds to generate better risk-adjusted return…
Source: Live Mint While returns may drive investment decisions, the true challenge lies in understanding and managing the various risks—whether personal, portfolio-related, behaviour and even perception. A broader classification of risks could be on what we know, what we don’t know and unpredictable events. Managing risk is the key to generating optimal returns over long…
