Mutual Funds

Listen to this article When you invest in mutual funds, do you go for Regular Plans or Direct Plans? At first glance, the choice may look like a no-brainer—why pay extra charges in Regular Plans when Direct Plans let you save that cost? But here’s the twist: sometimes, what looks like a “saving” upfront can […]

Listen to this article Mutual funds have become the go-to choice for millions of Indian investors — from first-time earners looking for SIPs to seasoned professionals diversifying their portfolios. But with rapid growth also comes responsibility. Think about it: if lakhs of crores of rupees are flowing into mutual funds every year, shouldn’t investors know […]

Listen to this article Why do so many first-time investors open a trading app, buy a stock, and then check its price every 10 minutes? It feels like control, right? But in reality, this habit often reflects fear rather than strategy. Keeping money liquid or glued to short-term price movements gives an illusion of safety. […]

Listen to this article When it comes to investing, one word that excites every investor is compounding. The idea that “your money makes money, and then that money makes more money” is powerful enough to lure people into long-term investing. But along with the fascination comes a common fear: What if I reshuffle my mutual […]

Listen to this article When you hear the words “debt mutual fund,” what pops into your head? Stability? Predictable growth? A safe cousin of equity? It’s tempting to assume that if equities are rollercoasters, debt funds must be the slow-moving train. But is that really the case? Here’s the reality check: debt mutual funds are […]

Listen to this article Remember the hype around thematic mutual funds last year? It was almost impossible to miss. Mutual fund houses launched exotic funds with fancy narratives, and online platforms—from mutual fund portals to even some online bond platforms—amplified the buzz. The stage was set like a grand Roman gladiator show. Investors, much like […]