Where to research mutual funds in India?
A common problem which many investors face is where to research mutual funds. There are around 44 registered mutual fund houses (asset management companies) and more than 2,500 mutual fund…
Which mutual fund schemes to NOT invest in?
Have you seen the ad 'Mutual funds sahi hai'? It is very true. However, there are a few types of mutual fund schemes which you should try and avoid or…
Why invest in ELSS Mutual Fund?
ELSS means 'Equity Linked Savings Scheme'. ELSS mutual funds are tax saving funds which invest money in equity or equity related instruments. These offer tax exemptions upto Rs 150,000 under…
SIP v/s Lumpsum in mutual funds: What is better?
Investing in mutual funds is one of the best ways of long term wealth creation. It is a hugely popular investment tool worldwide and also in India. An investor can…
How to invest in direct mutual funds online?
Mutual funds are one of the best tools of wealth creation today. These are simple to invest and are made for all irrespective of your annual income. We have covered…
Direct Mutual Fund vs Regular Mutual Fund: Know the difference
All mutual fund houses have direct plans and regular plans for investing. A direct mutual fund plan is bought directly from the mutual fund house. A regular plan is bought…
Know how to pick a mutual fund?
Mutual funds are one of the most popular investment tools available in India today. There are a plethora of mutual fund schemes available for investment and choosing one can be…
Exit Load in mutual fund: A quick guide
An exit load is a fee which mutual fund houses/asset management companies charge the investor when the investors redeems funds and exits a mutual fund scheme partially or fully within…
How to use Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) in mutual fund?
A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) allows you to withdraw a fixed sum of money at fixed intervals from a mutual fund scheme. We have discussed SWP in our previous articles…
What is SWP in Mutual Fund?
A systematic withdrawal plan (SWP) is a facility to withdraw funds from a mutual fund in a phased and planned way. An investor can withdraw a fixed amount at regular…
STP in Mutual Funds
A systematic transfer plan (STP) allows the investor to transfer funds from one mutual fund scheme to another scheme very conveniently. It involves moving a pre-determined amount at periodic intervals…
SIP – Systematic Investment Plan: A quick guide
In a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) an investor chooses a mutual fund scheme and invests a fixed amount of his/her choice at fixed intervals. SIP is about investing a small…