Small caps have outperformed ever since the market started recovering after the COVID-19 crash in 2020. Small caps outperformed in CY 2020 and 2021, but they underperformed in CY 2022. The 2022 correction made small caps attractive, and they bounced back strongly in 2023. Small cap funds saw a huge...Read More
Section 80C of Income Tax Act allows tax payers to claim deductions from their taxable income by investing in certain instruments. The investment limit eligible for tax deduction in Section 80C has been increased to र 150,000 from...Read More
When we think about mutual funds, we are conditioned to think only of equity investments. It is true equity as an asset class provides superior returns over a long time horizon. However equity funds are not the...Read More
For those you in your twenties, you are feeling this is the best time of your lives. You are absolutely right. Gone are the days of financial dependence on your parents, you have chosen a career for yourself, some...Read More
Equity Linked Savings Schemes are mutual fund schemes which qualify for tax savings under Section 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961. You can claim up to Rs 1.5 lakhs deduction from your taxable income by investing in ELSS. ELSS investments have a lock-in period of 3 years. If you are investing in ELSS through Systematic Investment Plans, each SIP...Read More
After a few days of weakness the market has resumed its upward journey. As on February 12 end of day, Nifty has reclaimed the psychologically important 8,700 level and is now marching towards the 8,800 level...Read More
Kiyosaki's cash flow quadrant is an interesting one not only for its economic sense but because it reflects the values and mindset of every occupant in this quadrant who in turn make up the business world...Read More
Mutual fund reclassification directive by SEBI has brought a lot of clarity about different types of mutual funds for investors. In our view, retail investors had little awareness about different types of debt mutual funds and were often confused...Read More
Mutual Funds which stand the test of the time and deliver strong returns across different market cycles become favourites with investors. SBI Magnum Multiplier fund launched in 1993 is one such fund. In the last few years, the fund...Read More
The thought of risk is not something we all want to risk. Security is what our lives should be aimed at. As secure job, secure life, secure investments. So when you hear your friend getting great returns on a Mutual...Read More