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Source: Live Mint Investment word of the day: To make informed investment choices, it is essential to analyse potential profits and losses. By considering risks, investors can determine whether an investment aligns with their financial goals. And to analyse risks, a Sharpe Ratio is a key metric. What is Sharpe Ratio? The Sharpe Ratio is…
Source: Live Mint The latest data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has been dismal with regard to equity mutual funds. In February, inflows into equity mutual funds fell to ₹29, 303 crore against ₹39,687 crore in the preceding month. The systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows also dropped to ₹25,999 crore…
Source: Live Mint As India’s household debt continues to grow, many consumers are faced with a pressing financial question: whether to pay off debt or invest their extra cash? This dilemma is particularly pertinent in today’s economic backdrop, where issues such as: interest rates, repayment terms and potential investment returns play extremely important roles. That…
Source: Live Mint Bank fixed deposits have been the most popular place in India for decades to invest short-term funds, but liquid funds are now emerging as one of the top substitutes. To make effective investment decisions, it is important to know the manner in which liquid funds will prove to be more advantageous for…
Source: Live Mint Discretionary portfolio managers have grown by ₹4.26 lakh crore since then. And even mutual fund investors have discovered the power of risk-adjusted returns through categories such as balanced advantage funds ( ₹2.9 lakh crore of assets under management) and multi-asset funds ( ₹4.33 lakh crore of AUM). The Securities and Exchange Board…
Source: Live Mint Here is a look at how equity and debt categories of NPS schemes have performed over time versus the respective benchmark indices. Past performance A three-year rolling return analysis of NPS equity schemes — with at least a 10-year track record – showed average returns of 13.5%. Net asset value (NAV) history…
Source: Live Mint Benchmark indices – Nifty50 and BSE Sensex — have witnessed a significant fall in the past few months. From its peak of 26,277 points in September, Nifty50 is currently trading 14 percent down after it pared some of its losses last week. Since Nifty50 comprises large cap companies, this fall is quite…
Source: Live Mint Mutual fund calculator: The market’s ups and downs can feel like a rollercoaster, but seasoned investors know that true wealth is built through patience and consistency. Imagine watching a seed grow into a mighty tree. That’s the magic of compounding in mutual funds. After navigating the recent market dips, it’s time to…
Source: Live Mint Top News SEBI extends deadline for AIFs to report differential rights The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the deadline for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to report differential rights issued to select investors. The previous deadline of February 28, 2025, has now been extended to March 31, 2025. This…
Source: Live Mint One of the key pillars of wealth generation is compounding. This means a humble investment on a regular basis can lead to massive growth over a long period of time. Veteran wealth advisors tend to assert that it is not the timing of investment but the time period for which the investment…
