Debt mutual funds see Rs 92,248-cr outflow in June on uncertain macro environmentThe heavy withdrawal was seen from segments, such as overnight, liquid and ultrashort-term duration funds.
12 Jul, 2022, 01.51 PM IST
All you need to know about systematic transfer plansAn STP (Systematic Transfer Plan) is a method used by investors to stagger their investments in equity funds over a period of time via safe...
03 Dec, 2021, 10.01 AM IST
Can you bet on ultra-short, low duration funds for short-term needs?Investors are putting money in ultra-short and low-duration funds as they anticipate hikes in policy rates by RBI in the coming months.
18 Nov, 2021, 10.20 AM IST
Investors wary of interest rate swings may bet on Axis All Seasons FoFIn the past one year, the fund has returned 6% higher than the dynamic bond fund category that returned 3.67%. The top three holdings in th...
19 Jul, 2021, 09.37 AM IST
Should I invest Rs 7,000 monthly in liquid mutual funds or FDs to build an emergency fund?An emergency corpus ensures that an individual has the requisite liquidity to meet emergency situations. Further, it also insulates the lon...
28 Sep, 2020, 02.20 PM IST
I am a pensioner. How should I set up mutual funds SWP to get regular income for next 20 years?Given that you are aiming for a 240-month SWP, each monthly instalment will only be a tiny fraction of the total value of your holdings and...
10 Jun, 2020, 11.00 AM IST
Are your ultra short duration funds really 'ultra short'?The Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund episode revealed that not all ultra-short duration funds are really “ultra-short.”
26 May, 2020, 11.46 AM IST
How to fund your vacations with mutual fundsVacation is a non-negotiable goal like retirement, children's education, and so on, for many individuals these days.
10 Jul, 2019, 11.19 AM IST
Most large funds have little exposure to risky bondsIt is important to understand how fund houses stand in terms of their exposure to relatively risky bond assets.
19 Feb, 2019, 09.44 AM IST
Debt mutual fund investors play it safe, shun risky long-term fundsLiquid and ultra-short categories draw inflows while money leaves credit risk, dynamic bond funds.
14 Feb, 2019, 09.51 AM IST
Where should I invest for 1-1.5 years?If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook. We will get it answered by our panel of experts.
05 Dec, 2018, 03.58 PM IST
How to build a corpus for my child’s education and marriage with moderate risk appetite?High growth compounded over a long period of time can give excellent returns and help multiply wealth at an exponential rate.
13 Aug, 2018, 11.41 AM IST
Is it the right time to invest a lumpsum in mutual funds?If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook. We will get it answered by our panel of experts.
04 Sep, 2017, 04.57 PM IST
ET in the classroom: Ultra Short term fundsUltra short term funds are a category of debt funds that invest in commercial paper, treasury bills, certificate of deposit and corporate p...
14 Jun, 2017, 06.50 PM IST
New to mutual funds? Start with ultra short term funds, say advisorsMutual fund advisors generally ask new investors to start with ultra-short term funds because these funds offer a good experience in terms ...
27 Apr, 2017, 10.53 AM IST
Get more bang for your buck with short-term fundsInvestors look at other options with savings interest at 4 per cent. Funds like liquid, ultra short-term and arbitrage traditionally return...
27 Dec, 2016, 10.21 AM IST
Here's how you can invest in short term fundsWhile liquid schemes are up to three-month maturities, ultra-short term funds are of three to 12-month tenures, almost suiting the liquid n...
26 Dec, 2016, 07.41 PM IST