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Source: Live Mint Edelweiss Asset Management Company (AMC) has announced a steep hike in the total expense ratio (TER) cap for its flagship Bharat Bond ETFs—from a near-zero 0.0001% to 1%, a move that could have far-reaching implications for investors. That’s a staggering 2,000% increase. However, the AMC has clarified that the actual expense is…
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 Thanks to Budget 2025, new tax regime has become even more lucrative now. With no income tax for those who earn up to ₹12 lakh a year, taxpayers have one more reason to abandon choose new regime over old tax regime. This means more and more taxpayers will now choose the new…
Source: Live Mint Investors are often recommended to stay invested in their stocks and mutual funds over a long period of time. This is because it not only allows them to book profits in the medium term but also paves way for wealth creation in the long term. Being able to earn massive gains on…
Source: Live Mint This move aims to encourage first-time investors, particularly from low-income segments and underserved regions, to participate in mutual fund investments. Despite the mutual fund industry’s robust growth, a significant market remains untapped, offering immense potential for expansion. Untapped potential The country’s mutual fund industry has witnessed exponential growth in recent years. Total…
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 If you have short-term financial goals and aspire to invest in a low risk mutual fund, then there are specific categories of the same designed to ensure capital conservation and liquidity during tough times. These funds generally invest in low risk instruments for example: treasury bills, money market securities among other similar…
Source: Live Mint Union Budget 2025: The budget has introduced immense clarity on the tax treatment of the Unit Linked Insurance Policies. Specifically those ULIP’s that don’t fall or qualify for the exemptions provided under Section Section 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act. What are ULIPs? A Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) joins investment and…
Source: Live Mint How would you know whether a small cap mutual fund is safe to invest in terms of future volatility? Among several metrics, you may also consider the results of ‘stress test’ which each mutual fund is supposed to reveal every month. A small cap mutual fund invests a minimum of 65 percent…
