Rs 20k SIP in risky instrument with high return or Rs 27k SIP in less-risky option? The math of investing more vs chasing higher returnsChasing higher returns is a good aim to have. But it’s not as easy as it looks. Having a year or two of above-average returns is easy actua...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Think index funds are foolproof? These 7 myths can lead to costly mistakesPassive investing has become mainstream in India, but several myths persist. Investors should not judge passive funds solely by low costs, ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Flexi cap fund inflows halve to Rs 5,175 crore in May after record April. Is this profit booking or a buying opportunity?Flexi cap fund inflows dropped 49% in May to Rs 5,175 crore after April’s record surge, reflecting broader moderation across equity categor...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
One man spent Rs 18 lakh on coffee at a cafe and stayed broke. Another spent Rs 4.5 lakh only and ended up with Rs 47 lakhA Pune cafe owner's story highlights a powerful financial lesson. One customer spent heavily on expensive items, remaining broke. Another c...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Think Rs 5,000 SIPs will make you rich? CA says a crucial piece of the puzzle is missingWhile starting a SIP with small amounts is crucial for habit building, a chartered accountant highlights that increasing contributions over...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
MF Tracker: Nippon India Value Fund turns Rs 10,000 SIP to Rs 1.56 crore in 21 yearsNippon India Value Fund has turned a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP into Rs 1.56 crore over 21 years, according to an ETMutualFunds analysis. Launch...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit Fireside | Patience, allocation & compounding, not social media tips, only reliable path to a ₹100-crore portfolio: Radhika GuptaRadhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund emphasizes patience and disciplined compounding for wealth creation. She advises investors to accept...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Wealth Wisdom of the day: ‘Big money is not in buying and selling. But in…’ – What you can learn from Charlie Munger’s adviceWarren Buffett's business partner and the longtime Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway - Munger – passed away in November 2023, but his ast...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Nithin Kamath says 30% Zerodha accounts now belong to women investors, double since CovidWomen are increasingly investing in India's stock market and mutual funds. Zerodha reports over 30% of its accounts are now held by women, ...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
AMFI Data: Mutual fund SIP inflows slip 1% to Rs 30,954 crore in MayMay SIP Data: The monthly inflows remained above the Rs 30,000 crore mark for the third consecutive month. On yearly basis, the SIP inflows...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Retired with Rs 4 lakh in mutual funds? Here's what an expert suggests before starting an SWPA 74-year-old investor with Rs 4 lakh in equity mutual funds seeks advice on future income generation through Systematic Withdrawal Plans. ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Nuvama Wealth receives final SEBI approval to launch mutual fund businessNuvama Wealth Management has received final Sebi approval to enter the mutual fund business through Nuvama Asset Management. The company pl...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Retired with 100 stocks and Rs 60,000 SIPs? Expert explains how to simplify your portfolio and plan withdrawalsRetirees face a new challenge: managing wealth after decades of building it. Experts advise simplifying complex portfolios, especially thos...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Will your gold investments be impacted as HDFC, ICICI and Tata mutual funds stop fresh high-value ETF investments?Major mutual fund houses, including HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Nippon India and Tata Mutual Fund, have temporarily restricted large investment...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Sensex down over 10K points from Dec peak. Should MF investors buy the dip, hold positions, or wait on sidelines?The BSE Sensex has fallen over 10,000 points from its peak. Market experts suggest this presents a buying opportunity for long-term investo...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Rs 5,000 SIP vs step-up SIP: CA shows the difference between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 croreStarting a small monthly SIP builds discipline. However, experts advise against keeping contributions fixed for decades. Inflation erodes p...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Have Rs 30 lakh to invest for 20 years? Here's how an expert suggests allocating the corpusInvestors receiving a large lump sum for long-term goals should avoid immediate equity deployment. Financial planners suggest parking funds...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST