Pandey, who retired more than two decades ago and now relies on his pension and mutual fund (MF) systematic withdrawal plans (SWPs), admits that he did not feel the need to commit to any serious investments for a long time after retirement. Retirement Using his retirement benefits, a significant contribution from his son who was … Read more
For the third consecutive month, mutual fund houses have revealed the level of free float available in their small and mid-cap schemes to reveal the level of liquidity of their schemes. For the uninitiated, capital markets regulator Sebi directed mutual fund houses in March to carry out what is known as the ‘stress test’ every … Read more
Top News SEBI has issued regulations requiring listed entities to verify market rumours following significant price movements. Unaffected prices will be considered for transactions within 24 hours of confirming a rumour, excluding its impact on share prices. This framework applies to top 100 listed entities from June 01, 2024, and to the next top 150 … Read more
That year, Reliance Mutual Fund (MF) embarked on an organizational restructuring— a journey that ultimately ended with the Japanese insurer Nippon Life Insurance buying out Reliance’s stake in the asset management company (AMC). It was also in 2003 that Sundeep Sikka joined Reliance MF, now known as Nippon India MF, in a senior leadership role. … Read more
While FDs offer guaranteed returns, these returns are typically modest. In an era of rising living costs, the purchasing power of your money can diminish, leaving you with less than you started with in real terms. Inflation: The silent wealth killer One of the biggest drawbacks of fixed deposits is their vulnerability to inflation. When … Read more
In this environment, Deepak Shenoy, founder and CEO of Capitalmind, launched a momentum strategy in his portfolio management service (PMS). In May 2020, he published a whitepaper showing that even the simplest momentum strategies had beaten the broader market since 2000. Momentum investing broadly involves buying the fastest-rising stocks in the hope they will continue … Read more
I have been investing in mutual funds for the past four years. Last year, I moved to Dubai and am currently a non-resident Indian (NRI). Say, if I exit all my mutual fund investments now, would I have zero tax liability? —Name withheld on request. I am assuming that you qualify as a non-resident (‘NR’) … Read more
Guin began his career in software sales, but now works in a strategy role at a large telecom firm, which he transitioned to after earning an executive MBA at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He discovered the FIRE movement on social media in 2018, but his interest deepened during the covid pandemic in 2020. … Read more
Mutual funds in India are not explicitly permitted to invest in overseas mutual fund units, which have exposure to Indian securities. As a result, several mutual funds refrain from doing so. Capital markets regulator Sebi has noted that, in view of the strong economic growth prospects of India, Indian securities offer an attractive investment opportunity … Read more
Nifty Bank Index vs. Nifty PSU Bank Index Investing in mutual funds that track specific indices is a popular strategy for many investors, offering a way to gain exposure to particular sectors of the market. In India, two notable indices that mutual funds often track are the Nifty Bank Index and the Nifty PSU Bank … Read more