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Source: Live Mint Index funds are investment vehicles designed to track a benchmark index. Their objective is to replicate the overall performance of the index they follow. When an investor places money into an index fund, the funds are allocated across the companies that constitute the chosen index, thereby offering a diversified portfolio. Index funds…
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 My daughter is 21 years old, dependent and has no income of her own. She has been studying in the USA since 2022 and is thus an NRI. She has a savings bank account in India, a PAN and an Aadhaar. I understand NRIs cannot avail of any items under section 80C,…
Source: Live Mint Instead of the regular index, where the highest weight is given to the stock with the largest market capitalization, the smart-beta index gives the highest weight to the stock that scores the highest on the specific factor. View Full Image At the Mint Money Festival 2024, which took place on 22 November…
Source: Live Mint Securing your child’s education abroad requires more than just setting aside savings—it demands a strategic and well-structured financial plan. Making plans for your child’s education is crucial to any parent’s financial planning. Education inflation is higher than regular inflation, and with the expected depreciation of the INR, parents need to factor in…
Source: Live Mint On a recent morning walk, a friend asked me: “Mutual funds to sahi hai, but why do I need a financial advisor to guide my investment decisions?” He said he could do his own asset allocation, identify funds to invest in based on the information and ratings available, monitor his portfolio and…
Source: Live Mint This significant change from debt-laden balance sheets to zero debt, especially at a time of high interest rates, demonstrates a fundamental shift in their business model and improved cash flow management, catching the attention of smart money. A few leading mutual funds with stringent investment criteria have swiftly moved to either raise…
Source: Live Mint If you are planning to invest in a mutual fund scheme and are currently on the lookout for a good scheme to invest, be mindful of the fact that there are multiple categories to choose from. One could, for instance, choose between a large cap scheme and a small cap scheme, and…
Source: Live Mint Top News Record Investments in SIPs Indian investors achieved a significant milestone in October, contributing a record ₹25,322.74 crore to Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs). The total number of SIP accounts also crossed 10.12 crore, demonstrating sustained growth in systematic and disciplined investment methods. IPO Market Updates The IPO market continued to perform…
Source: Live Mint Effective financial planning includes defining financial goals and drafting out an investment plan to meet these goals. This is essential for achieving financial stability and building a strong foundation that lets you work towards meeting your financial commitments, both long term and short term. In Episode 5 of Let’s Mint Money, presented…
