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WHAT ARE FMPS
Nearly 176 debt funds offer returns over FDs in 2 years. Should investors rethink allocation?SBI has increased fixed deposit rates. However, many debt mutual funds are providing better returns. Investors are now comparing these opti...- Should you invest in FMP mutual funds this time? Here are the pros and consAs the fixed tenure mutual fund schemes with a chequered past make a comeback, go through the pros and cons before deciding to invest.
- FIXED INCOME PLANS (FMP)
- What is the ideal horizon to invest in debt mutual funds and FMPs?Many investors used to believe that debt mutual funds will give great returns with no risk involved. Subir Jha, Founder, BuckSpeak, says th...
- Mutual Fund FMPs hit by defaults: What investors should knowET Wealth answers 6 key questions on FMP defaults by MFs in order to explain what it means for investors.
- Why open-ended debt mutual funds score over Fixed Maturity PlansBecause of valuation norms and short-term volatilities in the market, returns of open-ended scheme might not seem attractive at that moment...
- Is it time to shift your debt mutual fund investments to safer bank deposits?FMPs are typically launched at financial year-end and redeemed at the beginning of the financial year, 3 years later, to avail of enhanced ...
- All you need to know about fixed maturity plans or FMPsFMPs are closed end debt funds with a maturity period that can range from one month to five years.
- Mutual fund houses launched 46 FMPs in July. Should you invest?Mutual fund houses are busy launching fixed maturity plans with a tenure of a little over 1,095 days or 36 months.
- Why you should prefer fixed maturity plans to FDsFMPs are suitable for investors who wish to avoid interest rate risk and are willing to invest in safer debt instruments.
- ET classroom: The many benefits of Fixed Maturity PlansFixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) are popular among investors at the end of the financial year as they get the benefit of triple indexation, ther...
- How three-year FMPs still score over fixed depositsThe budget has removed the tax advantage enjoyed by short-term FMPs but the 3-year plans continue to be more tax efficient than fixed depos...
- Interval funds: Make the most of short-term interest rates without worrying about cash crunchThe investors who don't have a specific holding period can consider schemes from this unique fund category.
- Fixed Maturity Plans offer better returns than FDsThe fact that interest on fixed deposits (FDs) is taxable makes investing in an FMP a better bet than investing in FDs.
- FMPs now back in the game, promise more bang for buckIn September, mutual funds launched 12 FMPs and seven such schemes have been lined up in October, according to mutual fund tracker Mornings...
- Investors give thumbs down to FMPsAttractive returns from bank FDs, a slew of corporate debentures offering good returns and tightening of regulatory norms seem to have soun...
- Inbuilt mismatch: Truly close-end fixed maturity plansThe financial meltdown, coupled with the credit crunch, has exposed the chinks in the structure of the popular fixed maturity plans (FMPs) ...
- Fixed maturity plans are hot with investorsFMPs have emerged as favourites by simply combining small investments, tax savings and assured returns. Weekend Platter | Business Week in ...
- Mutual funds see few takers for fixed playIn what is a clear indication of increased aversion to risky financial investments, investors are telling mutual fund distributors that the...
- FMP regime to undergo radical change soonA fund house can launch a fixed maturity plan within six months of getting permission from the market watchdog.
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