Bank deposits and mutual funds: cogs of the same wheel

Bank deposits and mutual funds: cogs of the same wheel

There is a view that in the growing pie of savings and investments, banks are losing out to mutual funds. That may be happening in the margins as India’s equity market has been on a bull run. But let us look at the big picture. While individuals are moving towards financialization of their savings and … Read more

The importance of fixed income in your portfolio

The importance of fixed income in your portfolio

A film becomes a hit not just because of the star but also the effort of the entire crew. Similarly, your portfolio can yield optimum results only if it is well-distributed across suitable investment avenues. The context here is fixed income investments. It is referred to as ‘fixed income’ as there is a defined coupon … Read more