Top 5 myths of Mutual Fund investing
In this article our guest contributor, Ramalingam K. Founder and Director of Holistic Investment Planners, demystifies the 5 most common myths associated with investing in Mutual Funds.
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Top 14 ELSS Mutual Funds to save taxes
It is that time of the year when salaried class tax paying Indians look for suitable options to invest before their final income tax payout is calculated. Of the options that are available, Public Provident Fund (PPF) remains popular with all the investors and Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) is fast catching up as the … Read more
Top 10 Mutual Fund (ELSS) schemes to save taxes
The main purpose of investing for most investors is tax saving. Equity linked saving schemes (ELSS) are those mutual fund schemes that help you save taxes as well as generate decent returns. But, how do you separate the wheat from the chaff? Here is a list of few ELSS schemes that you should consider for investing.
How to make money from Mutual Funds?
You may take a lot of care deciding what to invest in and when to do so. Most people, however, are clueless on when to get out. Many investors worry only about investing their hard earned money. What they ignore in this entire process is a second issue that plays a very important role.
Abolished entry load – India Post stops MF distribution
The ban on entry load on mutual funds (MFs) has struck its first blow to the asset management industry, with the government-run India Post stopping the distribution of MF schemes through its designated post offices.
Mutual Funds – Impact of abolished entry load
Good news for you, now there will be no entry load for your Mutual fund investments! The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently abolished entry load for investing in mutual funds.
Tax Saving Mutual Fund – ELSS
Saving tax through Mutual Fund? While the traditional options of Life Insurance, National Saving Certificates (NSC) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) are on top of the mind when one thinks of investments directed at saving taxes, it would be worthwhile to take a look at some mutual funds that offer tax benefits under Section 80C. One such type of mutual fund scheme is called Equity Linked Saving Schemes or ELSS.
Choosing Growth or Dividend option in Mutual Fund
A mutual fund generally offers two schemes: growth and dividend. The dilemma that most of the Mutual Fund investors face is to choose between Growth or Dividend option.
Bond Funds – are they risk-free investments?
You always considered Bond Funds as safe or risk-free investment. Bond Funds operate in the Debt Market. They primarily buy and sell government, semi-government and bank-backed bonds which may be considered as safe. But,don’t be surprised, bond funds are not.
Systematic Investment Plans means Smart Investing
Systematic Investment Plans (SIP) in Mutual Funds are gaining popularity with investors. Unlike some investors who like to park their money as a lumpsum into a Mutual fund Scheme and forget about it, investors going in for SIP have an edge. SIP offers investors choice to invest a fixed sum, as low as Rs.500 at regular intervals.