Best aggressive hybrid mutual funds to invest in August 2026If you are bothered about the uncertainties and volatility in the market, you can consider investing in aggressive hybrid mutual funds. Mut...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Factor indices: Alpha leads the pack while Equal Weight holds firm in 2026Welcome to TrendMap, your guide to the performance of different investment segments. In this edition, we present a 10-year performance trac...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Small, microcaps offer better alpha opportunities; midcaps look expensive: Equitree CIO Pawan BharaddiaIndian equities may stay supported by a resilient domestic economy, but future returns are likely to depend more on earnings growth than va...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: How Sensex skyrocketed 8,500% in less than 35 years since 1991 liberalisation reformsIndia’s Sensex has delivered an extraordinary 8,500% gain since the 1991 economic reforms, compounding at about 14% annually. Despite scams...
15 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: 12 equity mutual funds deliver over 40% return. Are there any included in your portfolio?Around 12 equity mutual funds delivered over 40% returns since August 15, 2025, led by international and thematic funds. Nippon India Taiwa...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Pakistan celebrates Independence Day: Here's how its stock market performed in last one yearPakistan celebrates its 79th Independence Day as the KSE-100 index delivers a 23% return over the past year despite geopolitical tensions a...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Dubai hotels see bookings rebound as tourists return after Iran war shockUAE hotels are preparing for a visitor rebound ahead of the peak winter season. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are offering new incentives to attract ...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Best value funds to invest in August 2026According to mutual fund managers, investors should invest a maximum of 20% in value funds. They also should remember that the market may n...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Earnings growth to play larger role in determining portfolio returns than valuation re-rating: Nilesh ShahEarnings growth is likely to play a larger role in determining portfolio returns than valuation re-rating in the near term, as valuations o...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Quote of the day by Robert Kirby: "Cash really hurts if you hold it very long in an equity market that is compounding at close to 20% per annum"Robert Kirby’s observation highlights the opportunity cost of holding excessive cash when equities compound strongly. While cash provides s...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
PMS Tracker: Amaltas, Pluswealth Capital, Emkay, 7 others deliver up to 11% returns in JulyMulti-cap and flexi-cap PMS strategies dominated July’s top performers, with six of the 10 best portfolios gaining over 5%. Amaltas Strateg...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Best focused mutual funds to invest in August 2026According to Sebi norms, focused equity mutual fund schemes must invest in a portfolio of maximum 30 stocks. These schemes have no other re...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Miss just 5 best days of Nifty and lose big: How 21-year data from 2005-2026 shows cost of timing the marketA 21-year analysis by Abakkus Mutual Fund shows how missing the stock market’s strongest days can significantly hurt long-term returns. For...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Best flexi cap mutual funds to invest in August 2026Flexi cap schemes are typically recommended to moderate investors to create wealth over a long period of time. Ideally, one should invest i...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | India is ‘pricey’, not expensive: Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard classmate Vikas Pershad on investingPershad, who has been investing in Indian equities for nearly three decades, believes investors need to look beyond short-term market noise...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
State Bank of India returns to dollar debt market, bankers see strong demandState Bank of India is set to re-enter the dollar bond market, marking its first appearance in nearly a year. The nation's leading financia...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Global stock markets: Japan on top with 29% returns, India lags other major markets in 2026 so farWelcome to TrendMap, your quick guide to investment performance. This edition tracks 10 years of global equity returns. Currency fluctuatio...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST