I am 25 years old and in my first job. Should I buy a house or build financial assets first?Our panel of experts will answer questions related to any aspect of personal finance. If you have a query, mail it to us right away.
11 Jun, 2025, 11.54 AM IST
Gold at record high: Should I increase allocation to gold ETFs or continue my equity MF SIPs?Our panel of experts will answer questions related to any aspect of personal finance. If you have a query, mail it to us right away.
14 May, 2025, 02.18 PM IST
Should I redeem from Franklin India Focused Equity Fund?The issues being faced by Franklin Templeton India AMC have to do with fixed-income investments. The equity team is separate and is structu...
06 Apr, 2021, 12.34 PM IST
Can cryptocurrency help in creating wealth for the long term?Before investing in cryptocurrency like bitcoins etc., it is important to consider at least two points.
06 Apr, 2021, 11.42 AM IST
In mutual fund investing, what are small cases and how are they different from thematic schemes?"Small cases are a basket of stocks or ETFs, picked by financial experts after thorough research. These stock portfolios are basically them...
18 Jan, 2021, 12.36 PM IST
Where should I invest my bank FD amount of Rs 25 lakh to earn good returns in three yearsAs mentioned, you are not dependent on this Rs 25 lakh for a regular income. With three years horizon, you are looking for cumulative optio...
07 Dec, 2020, 12.36 PM IST
MFs selling spree continues; withdraw Rs 30,760-cr from equities in NovForeign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have put in over Rs 1.08 lakh crore in the Indian equity markets during January-November period of 2020.
06 Dec, 2020, 06.44 PM IST
I want to start investing in a mutual fund SIP of Rs 5,000 for my sons' education. Which scheme should I invest in?Use PPF or a corporate bond fund such as HDFC Corporate Bond for about 30% of the allocation to debt. This will ensure that you don’t need ...
12 Oct, 2020, 11.18 AM IST
Where should I invest my monthly savings of Rs 80,000?Considering a young age and assuming that the risk profile will be aggressive and you can stay invested for at least 7-10 years. You may cr...
28 Sep, 2020, 02.08 PM IST
I am a retiree invested in equity via SIP, some of which I have redeemed. Who do I contact to know the status of my investments?For capital gains, you need to separately visit CAMS, Karvy (Finkart) and Franklin Templeton’s websites or apps for the funds they cater to...
17 Aug, 2020, 01.17 PM IST
Fortnight portfolio disclosure by debt MFs to bring transparency: ExpertsMarkets regulator Sebi's move, which mandates debt mutual funds to disclose portfolio of their schemes every fortnight, will bring in more ...
24 Jul, 2020, 09.51 AM IST
What is the best way for a graduating student to invest his monthly surplus savings?Mutual funds give you the flexibility of investing in various asset classes like domestic equity, international equity, gold or debt with a...
06 Jul, 2020, 12.13 PM IST
Can I buy insurance, open a PPF account in the name of my 40-year-old specially-abled brother?You can buy a life insurance policy for your brother only if you have an 'insurable interest' in it. You can make him a nominee for a new /...
06 Apr, 2020, 12.10 PM IST
I have saved Rs 20,000 from my pocket money. How can I grow this money in 10 years?You can invest in mutual funds, preferably as SIPs over the next few months. You can keep topping up your investment every time you have fu...
16 Mar, 2020, 10.39 AM IST
Where should I invest Rs 1 lakh to earn 10-12% return?"It is hard to find an investment avenue that entails no risk and delivers 10-12 per cent. Your return expectation necessarily means you ne...
24 Feb, 2020, 12.40 PM IST
Does switching from one mutual fund scheme to another attract capital gains tax?An individual can switch from one mutual fund scheme to another. The money is redeemed and directly reinvested.
13 Jan, 2020, 10.15 AM IST
My portfolio returns are negative. Can I switch between these mutual fund schemes?Consider a 70:30 equity: debt portfolio with an allocation to mid and small-cap funds at not more than 25%. The rest should be in multi-cap...
06 Jan, 2020, 11.03 AM IST