Worried about asset allocation? Hybrid funds can help youHybrid fund schemes are ones that invest in more than one asset class. These plans typically combine equity and debt, while some also inclu...
27 Dec, 2023, 10.16 AM IST
ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: Hybrid funds with 35% equity exposure may find favour for indexation benefits: LIC MFIf one looks at the voting pattern of the MPC, the interesting part was that this time the voting was unanimous compared to February 2023, ...
25 Apr, 2023, 09.22 AM IST
New debt MF taxation rule give FDs an edge, but these debt fund categories can give better returnBudget 2023 has taken away the taxation advantage which the debt funds have been enjoying so far as LTCG tax on debt fund was applicable if...
31 Mar, 2023, 10.10 AM IST
Tax changes in debt MFs a pivotal changeDebt MFs have played an instrumental role in the development and deepening of the Indian bond market. Unlike insurance and banks (fixed dep...
28 Mar, 2023, 12.04 AM IST
How removal of tax benefits from debt mutual funds impacts AMC stocksIncreasing taxation (insurance, MFs, trading) can roll back some of the household savings into asset classes like fixed deposits, real esta...
27 Mar, 2023, 01.02 PM IST
MF-FD symmetry, a Leg-up for tax parityFrom a risk management perspective, however, an overemphasis on bank lending to companies increases concentration in the system that can be...
27 Mar, 2023, 12.08 AM IST
Budget 2023: Will taxation on high value insurance be positive for debt mutual funds?Mutual fund managers believe that the high net worth individuals can use debt mutual funds instead of these insurance products.
02 Feb, 2023, 02.09 PM IST
Amfi pitches for debt-linked saving schemes, tax parity with ULIPsIn its Budget proposals for 2022-23 to the Finance Ministry, the industry body has requested that mutual funds should be allowed to introdu...
14 Dec, 2021, 08.46 AM IST
Tax on PF interest: Which debt mutual funds can be an alternative to VPF contribution?The SLR of investment stands for safety, liquidity and returns. EPF / VPF is safe. Debt MFs can also offer reasonable safety provided you s...
03 Mar, 2021, 10.00 AM IST
‘Debt linked saving schemes and elimination of double STT, top expectations from Budget 2021’Mutual funds should be perceived as a longer-term investment vehicle at par with comparable investment avenues like gold and real estate wi...
27 Jan, 2021, 10.54 AM IST
Are debt funds still a credible choice for investors?All this produced panic in the debt markets and many papers turned illiquid. So the exit path was closed for those holding those illiquid p...
17 Jun, 2020, 10.37 AM IST
MF Queries: It's always the right age to invest in Mutual FundsMutual Fund queries answered by Amol Joshi, Plan Rupee Investment Services. 
09 Dec, 2016, 12.26 PM IST
Mutual Fund queries answered by Rohit Shah, Founder and CEO at Getting You RichRohit Shah, Founder and CEO, Getting You Rich answers mutual fund related queries.
28 Nov, 2016, 12.15 PM IST
ET in the classroom: Taxation in a mutual fundLiquid funds, income funds, gilt funds, capital protection schemes are classified as debt-oriented schemes for taxation.
04 Aug, 2016, 12.01 PM IST
Retrospective tax: Government should unveil tax proposals in advanceThe government should amend the finance bill to make contributions of private sector employees tax-free from May 2009.
15 Jul, 2014, 04.56 AM IST
Budget 2013: Tax exemption for securitisation trusts to boost MFsWith the Budget provisions to exempt securitisation trusts from taxation, mutual fund houses are likely to enter into securitisation deals ...
07 Mar, 2013, 08.25 PM IST
- Park your money in income MFs before locking it in an FD
Demystifying debt or fixed-income products is as complex as selecting the Indian World Cup squad. Everyone has a view depending on one's st...
08 Mar, 2011, 05.36 AM IST