‘Markets will remain noisy. That’s how you make money’: Axis MF’s CEO & MD B. Gopkumar on SIPs, volatility and investingAxis Asset Management Company has navigated turbulent weather in the past few years, coming under regulatory scrutiny over a controversy in...
Credit card points: How to use them for free flights, hotel stays, and better travel rewardsTravellers should also remember that loyalty program transfers are generally irreversible. Before moving points to an airline or a hotel pr...
ITR filing AY 2026-27: 8 costly mistakes taxpayers should avoid this tax return filing seasonThe I-T Department’s growing scrutiny, using AI and data analytics tools, leaves little room for omissions and errors, making accurate tax ...
Beyond the Terminal: NRIs should factor 'Inevitable India' into their portfoliosIndian economy is transforming, offering opportunities for Non-Resident Indians. Despite rupee depreciation, an undervalued currency presen...
PMS vs mutual funds: 5 reasons to invest, and 5 red flags to watchPortfolio Management Services (PMS) offer structural advantages over mutual funds, allowing for concentrated portfolios, significant cash h...
Why investors are ready to play in global equity leagueIndian investors are increasingly looking overseas as global markets outperform domestic equities, driven by themes like AI. While internat...
What happens when investors stop SIPs during crises–real investors, real panic, and the real cost of walking awayFrom a cancer diagnosis in Kolkata to a layoff in Bengaluru to Covid panic in Agra—real investors, real crises, and the real cost of walkin...
Do SIPs really work? ET Wealth-Crisil SIP Study shows long-term SIP investors have almost zero chance of losing money; here’s whyA 10-year SIP investor has zero chance of losing money, while a 4-year investor has an 80% probability of earning over 10%. The ET Wealth–C...
F&O Talk: Weak market breadth to keep Nifty in sideways trend. Sudeep Shah's take on Amber, Tata Comm and 4 more stocksIndian markets ended higher on Friday, led by financial stocks, but analysts said Nifty remains trapped in a narrow range amid weak momentu...
How should investors rebalance portfolios overloaded with smallcap and thematic funds? Here’s the ideal allocation strategyBuilding a mutual fund portfolio needs careful planning. Experts highlight that too many funds lead to overlap and high risk, especially in...
Paying extra for MF-PMS? Here’s what investors get and what they may lose on returnsPMS-style mutual fund advisory can fetch you a curated selection of funds with allocation and execution embedded. This convenience faces a ...
‘A portfolio is like an Indian thali’: Radhika Gupta explains why global diversification mattersAt a time when Indian investors are increasingly exploring overseas markets amid strong performance in global equities, fund managers at th...
‘Most Indians retire asset-rich but income poor’: Edelweiss MF’s Radhika Gupta on retirement planning, SIP resilience, lifecycle funds, and simple investingOne of the industry’s most recognisable voices on investing, Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, has helped shape both her fu...
The true cost of PMS returns: Disclosing the hidden gap between headline numbers and real investor gainsFrom glossy returns to tax drag, what an equity PMS earns investors often trails what is advertised.
Retail investors, HNIs shifting from holding direct stocks to mutual funds. Here’s whyIndividual investors in India are increasingly shifting from direct stock holdings to mutual funds, with direct ownership hitting a five-ye...
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
PPFAS Mutual Fund among 15 AMCs to offer voluntary lock-in for folios. Here is how Sebi’s rule worksMutual fund investors can now temporarily block withdrawals and debits from their folios, with 15 AMCs, including PPFAS Mutual Fund, rollin...