You know Demonetization was not a “demon” for the investment industry. In fact, papers are pink with praises how physical asset lovers changed loyalty and started sailing with financial assets. But a new investor someone who started in 2016 or 2015 has started on a very high note. He has only seen green pasture andRead More
Mutual Funds
Do Not Rent Equity- Own it
One of my investors who own a sizable chunk of Mutual Funds, asked me – Madhu when are we going to invest in equity? I answered, “we are already investing in 70-80% of markets through the MFs. So why do you think we are not investing in equity?” He said, “Through MFs I get units.Read More
Rationalization & Categorization of Mutual Funds
On 6th October another landmark circular has been issued by SEBI, which will Rationalize & Categorize the mutual fund schemes in India. After around 25 serious years (Post UTI only phases) of MF industry, SEBI finally nailed it. Here is how your MF Schemes are going to change now. Why Rationalization? You tell me isRead More
SWP Systematic Withdrawal Plan : Under Utilized Strategy
SWP Systematic Withdrawal Plan is a facility for regular cash flow. It gives you the freedom to withdraw your long-term investments in tax efficient and as per need. You can withdraw money from your existing mutual fund investments at pre-determined intervals, be it weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or even annually, to create a regular cash flowRead More
Myths Surrounding Direct Plans
Direct plan mutual funds have proved to be a great way in which informed investors can build a low-cost portfolio and suitably take advice too. This is visible in the growth numbers too. But the evolution of direct plans are also facing certain myths these are in the concept & processes. So I thought toRead More
Some Myths Some Truths About Mutual Funds
Have you seen a rocket going up (or Kim Jong testing the ICMBs.. Jokes apart)? To get itself into the orbit, it has to leave various bottom parts. It gets rid of itself from the unwanted and heavy burdens. Scientists call it various stages of launch. Same way in order to achieve success in investingRead More