SIFs should be satellite holdings, not the core of portfolios: Morningstar CEO Kunal KapoorWith most SIFs only months old, early performance data offers limited insight into their long-term potential, Kapoor said. While the new ca...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Just SIP, don't gulp or be thirstyInvestors are often encouraged to maintain their investments without reacting to market changes. However, substantial evidence suggests tha...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund turns Rs 10,000 SIP into Rs 23 crore in 31 years, AUM crosses Rs 1 lakh croreHDFC Flexi Cap Fund turned a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP into Rs 22.96 cr in nearly 31 years. The fund has delivered a CAGR of 18.37% since incep...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
All 36 smallcap mutual funds deliver double digit returns in 6 months. Should you invest more or book profits?In the last six months, all 36 smallcap mutual funds have achieved impressive double-digit returns, averaging around 25.20%. This indicates...
29 Sep, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
SIPs offer steady gains as most fund categories beat benchmark indicesIn the last two years, systematic investment plans have shown remarkable performance, with small-cap funds leading with an average return o...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Nifty SIP return fails to beat even bank FD over 5 years: Is this the warning sign investors can’t ignore?New insights reveal that systematic investment plans in the Nifty50 have consistently underperformed, presenting a five-year XIRR of merely...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Mutual fund returns: Why average return can mislead you about your actual wealthTwo funds, both averaging 5%. One left you Rs.11,000 richer. Here’s why
28 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund suspends fresh subscription in 3 international fundsAditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund has suspended fresh subscriptions in three international funds from September 24, 2026, after briefly reo...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Explained: Which mutual fund ratios should investors check before investing?Mutual fund risk ratios help investors assess a scheme beyond past returns. Key measures include alpha, beta, R-squared, Sharpe, Treynor, i...
26 Sep, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Top 9 equity mutual funds deliver over 30% return on SIP investments in 1 year. Do you own any?Nine equity mutual funds delivered over 30% returns on SIP investments in the last one year, with eight from the small-cap category and one...
25 Sep, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Best medium to long duration funds to invest in September 2026Even a minor upward movement in interest rates could make these schemes extremely risky and volatile. In simple terms, investors might lose...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Rent vs buy debate: Gurgaon-based CEO says your first home gives you something no Excel sheet can calculate. 'Your landlord is still your boss...'Gurgaon-based CEO Jasveer Singh believes buying a first home is about more than financial returns. Sharing his views on X, he said home own...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Equity market correction nears 2 years: What history tells investors and what should they do - hold, buy or exitIndian stock markets have languished with nearly two years of stagnant returns since late 2024. This lengthy phase of sideways trading serv...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
SIP additions at a six-month high amid rising churnIn August, the number of new accounts for systematic investment plans (SIPs) soared to a six-month peak, marking significant activity. Neve...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
‘The biggest psychological comfort zone’: CA on why your FD may be quietly hurting your wealthCA Nitin Kaushik explains why Fixed Deposits, despite offering guaranteed returns, may not always build long-term wealth. He compares Rs 1....
20 Sep, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Explained: When should mutual fund investors use CAGR, XIRR or IRR to calculate returns?CAGR, XIRR and IRR are commonly used to measure mutual fund returns, but each serves a different purpose. While CAGR is suited to lumpsum i...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Daily vs weekly vs monthly SIP: Does investing more frequently create more wealth?A comparative study of daily, weekly, and monthly SIPs across 5 active equity fund categories and 5 time horizons offers a clear answer.
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST