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Source: Live Mint The Indian government’s bold military response—Operation Sindoor—in response to the Pahalgam attack on April 22 has created understandable jitters in financial markets. However, history offers a reassuring narrative for long-term investors, especially mutual fund participants. The immediate impact of any political upheaval is seen instantly in the stock markets. However, mutual funds…
Source: Live Mint “He listened to everything I said,” Meenakshi recalls, “and a couple of days later, came back and said—and I am not making this up—that he had a hunch gold would do well. I tried to talk him out of it, but he stuck to his guns and put all his money into…
Source: Live Mint I am 36 years old and working in a private company. I started investing in July 2024 and want to build a corpus of ₹5 crore in 10 years. My current portfolio is valued at close to ₹17 lakh. I am investing ₹1.15 lakh per month through systematic investment plan (SIP). A…
Source: Live Mint Q. Me and my wife have been investing in large-cap index mutual funds for the past 10 years. We now intend to diversify our investment and have thought of investing in sectoral mutual funds, specifically commodity mutual funds. Can you please elaborate on the pros and cons of commodity mutual funds. C.K….
Source: Live Mint The popularity of passive investing among investors who seek low-cost automation solutions has surged through the use of index funds together with Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Most investors choose passive funds since they provide broad market coverage at lower operating expense levels. Some investors miss crucial threats that exist in their investments. This…
Source: Live Mint In today’s fast-paced, information-driven world, it’s easy to get obsessed with monitoring the performance of your mutual fund every single day. With apps and websites giving live updates, checking your investment’s performance has never been easier. But is this constant scrutiny really benefiting you? The answer may surprise you. In fact, it…
Source: Live Mint Q. I am a nurse working with a multispeciality hospital in Ghaziabad. My husband is a tailor, and he has his own boutique in Delhi. We have been investing in large-cap index mutual funds for the past 3 years. We intend to diversify our portfolio, and many of our acquaintances have suggested…
Source: Live Mint For the majority of us, the promise of consistent profits and long-term financial progress motivates us to invest in mutual funds. One of the least discussed cons, however, is a seemingly simple investment option that may just be shaving off your profits unnoticed: mutual fund fees. In India, where mutual funds are…
Source: Live Mint Q. I am a Senior Creative Director working with a marketing agency in Bengaluru. I have been investing in large-cap index mutual funds for the past 4 years. I plan to diversify my portfolio and invest in other categories. Many of my acquaintances have suggested that I invest in quant funds. However,…
