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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...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Have money in FDs? Why retail investors should consider 7-7.25% bond yields: Amit SomaniHe believes the current environment offers an opportunity to lock in yields rather than wait for a marginal rise in rates, while investors ...
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.
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...
Psychology says people who laugh before answering difficult questions may be buying their brain timeLaughter isn't always a reaction to something funny. It can also help regulate social tension and ease uncomfortable moments. When someone ...
Social Stock Exchange: How it works and why investors should careEvery SSE listing goes through months of due diligence, financial and social audits. It connects credible social enterprises, both non-prof...
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...
Nifty correction a buying opportunity, but keep 10-15% cash: Sonam SrivastavaBanking is still the best risk-reward pocket in my view—valuations are attractive, credit growth is strong, and NPAs are very low. There’s ...
Best banking & PSU mutual funds to invest in July 2026Banking and PSU debt funds offer relatively safe investment options for a few years. These schemes invest in government-backed entities, re...
Where to invest Rs 10 lakh for maximum advantage: equity, a hybrid instrument or debt?Financial planning: Investing ten lakh rupees requires aligning financial goals with suitable timeframes. Short-term goals necessitate cons...
Tata Capital joins the race to own a piece of India's dormant wealthTata Capital's acquisition of an 88.6% stake in Kerala-based Yogloans signals growing confidence in India's fast-expanding gold loan market...
NFO Alert: ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund announces launch of balanced hybrid fundThe new fund offer or NFO of the fund is open for subscription and will close on July 14. The scheme will reopen for continuous sale and re...
Best medium to long duration funds to invest in June 2026Conservative investors are steered towards safer, short-term debt funds, often overlooking medium to long duration options due to their inh...
ETMarkets Smart Talk| RBI's rate-cut cycle may be over; bond index inclusion could bring $25 billion: DSP MF's Sandeep YadavSandeep Yadav of DSP Mutual Fund believes the RBI's rate-cut cycle may be nearing its end as inflation risks remain elevated. He expects In...
Best medium to long duration funds to invest in May 2026Medium to long duration debt funds carry significant risk. They are sensitive to interest rate hikes, potentially causing investor losses. ...
Turning Defensive! Why bond markets are repricing risk amid global pressuresFixed income markets face complexity as global and domestic forces necessitate a defensive stance, particularly on duration. The RBI's abil...
Balance is everything: LGT Wealth’s Chirag Doshi recommends barbell strategy for fixed income investorsChirag Doshi of LGT Wealth India advises a barbell strategy for fixed income investors. This approach combines short-term, high-quality bon...
Chirag Doshi's bond strategy for FY26: What should investors do?Chirag Doshi, CIO-Fixed Income at LGT Wealth India, suggests investing in medium to long-duration government bonds due to expected RBI rate...
Mixed signals from bond fund managers; what should mutual fund investors doThe contrasting positioning of various dynamic bond funds indicates that the fund managers are not aligned on interest rates.
Are floater mutual funds the right bet amid rising interest rates?If the duration in the floater fund does not match your time horizon, you are exposed to risk.