FIXED INCOME PLANS (FMP)
These HDFC mutual fund schemes to benefit from Essel repaymentsHere is the scheme-wise market value exposure of HDFC mutual fund to Essel group of companies as on September 11.
Why open-ended debt mutual funds score over Fixed Maturity PlansBecause of valuation norms and short-term volatilities in the market, returns of open-ended scheme might not seem attractive at that moment...
Does it make sense to invest in FMPs before April 1 for extra indexation benefit?Even with extra indexation benefit, investors should proceed with caution in the current market, say mutual fund advisors.
Mutual fund houses launched 46 FMPs in July. Should you invest?Mutual fund houses are busy launching fixed maturity plans with a tenure of a little over 1,095 days or 36 months.
Should you invest in fixed maturity plans or fixed deposits?The risk, return and nature of an investment instrument primarily depend on how the money of the investor is being used.
Why it makes sense to invest in FMPs before April 1?Mutual fund advisors are busy recommending three-year fixed maturity plans (FMPs) offered by asset management companies to investors.
Pratt & Whitney inks pact with IndiGo for ATR engine maintenanceTailored specifically to IndiGo, the FMP plan will provide customised support to meet the company s technical and commercial needs, the sta...
FMPs back in focus amid rate cut hopes and volatile equity marketsAs many as eight FMPs with tenure of three years and above (1,130-1,180 days) have been launched by mutual funds such as Birla, HDFC.
Deutsche MF India launches new fixed maturity plansWhile subscription to the new fund offer of DWS FMP- Series 68 begins from May 2 till May 12, it would be May 9 till May 19 for Series-69, ...
Held to maturity, long tenure FMP may prove to be a good betThese FMPs may help investors benefit from double-indexation gains & higher rates.
Fixed maturity plans see 5-fold rise in inflows by HNIs; garner Rs 34k croreSchemes garner Rs 34,065 cr between Jan-Mar as cos, HNIs lock in money in the high-yielding schemes fearing rate cuts.
- Should you go for FMPs or debt funds?
FMPs protect your yield, but open-ended, short-term debt funds are in a better position to gain from the changes in interest rates.
- Fixed Maturity Plans offer better returns than FDs
The fact that interest on fixed deposits (FDs) is taxable makes investing in an FMP a better bet than investing in FDs.
- FMP regime to undergo radical change soon
A fund house can launch a fixed maturity plan within six months of getting permission from the market watchdog.
- MFs push fixed plans despite lower margins
An FMP investor can possibly earn indexation benefit for two years on capital gains, despite investment tenure being 13 or 14 months. Choos...
- Debt is back in fashion
Given the higher interest rate environment, debt scheme offers you attractive returns with short-term rates.