Best medium to long duration funds to invest in August 2026Even a minor upward movement in interest rates could make these schemes extremely risky and volatile. In simple terms, investors might lose...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
For decades resetting child's sleep schedule following reopening of school across USA after summer vacations remains challenge for parents, experts pediatrician are helping out mothers, fathersEarly bedtimes can slip through the cracks over the summer as kids stay up for sleepovers, movie marathons and long plane flights.
26 Aug, 2026, 02.32 AM IST
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in August 2026Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go ...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
If I sell my property jointly owned with my wife, can I buy the new one in my name for LTCG tax exemption?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I jointly own a property with my wife, although it was funded entirely by me. If I sell this property, is it nece...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Portfolios need better solutions to existing problems, not more products says Radhika GuptaRadhika Gupta advises investors to view Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) as solutions to specific portfolio needs rather than additional...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Magnum SIF by SBI Mutual Fund garners over Rs 1,100 crore in Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund NFOSBI Mutual Fund’s Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund mobilised Rs 1,154 crore, the highest NFO collection in the Equity SIF category,...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Modified & Macaulay duration in bonds: Know how they differ and their use in debt mutual fundsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in August 2026Don't think that corporate bond funds do not have any risk. Sure, the highest rating of AAA offers you higher safety. But make sure your fu...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Aditya Birla Group taps local lenders for Sprng EnergyAditya Birla Group is in advanced talks with domestic lenders to raise about Rs 14,000 crore through a long-term loan syndication to fund i...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund announces feature changes across 6 funds, including flexi cap, large capJioBlackRock Mutual Fund will revise six schemes from August 26 to align with SEBI norms. Changes include broader gold and silver ETF expos...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Bonds aren’t boring: Where Devang Shah sees the best fixed-income opportunitiesAt the same time, the RBI remains watchful of risks from geopolitics, crude oil prices and global monetary policy developments.
22 Aug, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Best banking & PSU mutual funds to invest in August 2026If you are investing for three years and aware of the risks associated with these schemes, you can consider investing in Banking & PSU sche...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
US Stock Market: Treasury steps in to curb rising long-duration bond yieldsThe US Treasury has doubled planned buybacks of longer-dated bonds to at least $4 billion per operation, seeking to ease liquidity pressure...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in August 2026Conservative hybrid mutual funds are the entry to the world of hybrid funds. These schemes invest mostly in debt and a small percent in equ...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war and oil worries festerU.S. Treasury yields reached multi-year highs amid inflation worries. Geopolitical tensions and increased oil prices fueled market anxietie...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Have ₹1 crore for 3 years? Puneet Pal’s fixed-income playbookRather than locking into long-duration bonds at current yields, Puneet Pal, Head – Fixed Income at PGIM India Mutual Fund, believes investo...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Best medium to long duration funds to invest in July 2026Conservative investors often avoid medium to long duration debt funds due to their inherent risks. These funds invest in longer-term instru...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.44 AM IST