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Source: Live Mint Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) continue to maintain strong momentum as a favored investment strategy, with contributions reaching nearly ₹26,400 crore in January 2025, just shy of the record ₹26,459 crore in December 2024. This marks a slight dip of only 0.2%. Meanwhile, equity mutual fund inflows saw a modest decline of 3.6%…
Source: Live Mint Systematic Transfer Plans (STPs) offer an efficient and disciplined way to manage investments and navigate market volatility. By gradually shifting funds from one mutual fund scheme to another within the same fund house, STPs balance risk and reward for both new and seasoned investors. On Mint;s series Money Shots, Neil Borate, Editor…
Source: Live Mint Inflows into equity mutual fund inflows witnessed a marginal decline of 3.6 per cent in January, totaling ₹39,687 crore against ₹41,155 crore in December, showed the data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on February 12. Despite the slight decrease in monthly inflows, net investments into open-ended equity…
Source: Live Mint Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta has emphasised that systematic investment plans (SIPs) are a long-term commitment, suggesting that patience and time are crucial for success in investing. Radhika Gupta shared a few insights on SIP investing in a post on X. Citing data from Edelweiss, she posted, “Since we are all trying to…
Source: Live Mint I am 40 years old and recently received a ₹50 lakh windfall. My current portfolio is heavily weighted towards equity mutual funds (60%), with the rest in gold and fixed deposits. Since I already have significant exposure to equities, should I consider investing this windfall in real estate with a 15-year horizon,…
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 Before investing in a mutual fund scheme, it is important to see — among other factors –the past returns delivered by a scheme vis-à-vis others schemes which fall in the same category. It is also recommended to view other factors such as the category which the scheme belongs to, overall economic scenario,…
Source: Live Mint Before investing in a mutual fund, investors tend to assess the past returns of that scheme and compare the same with those of other schemes in the same category. Aside from past returns, investors are also recommended to evaluate other factors such as the category which the scheme belongs to, reputation of…
Source: Live Mint Top News SEBI unveils framework for safer retail participation in algorithmic trading SEBI has introduced a regulatory framework for retail algorithmic trading through brokers, effective August 1, 2025. The framework requires brokers to oversee API-based algo trading, empanel algo providers, and ensure compliance with stock exchange norms. Brokers must review, approve, and…
Source: Live Mint To secure one’s future in India financial education is extremely important. Still, it is a surprise to see that basic financial market education, investment themes, asset classes etc., are seldom discussed in early school curriculum. In the given situation hence, it is important for various educational boards to consider making equity market…
