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Invest in debt funds now and prepare yourself for the ride!

02/07/2012 02:00 AM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/suresh_190.jpg alt=Suresh Sadagopan title=Suresh Sadagopan border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ There are varied choices available with the investors while investing in fixed income instrument. However the important criteria that an investor should consider is the post tax returns that a fixed income offers. Financial advisor Suresh Sadagopan suggests investment in Debt funds which comes with lower tax benefit and offer good returns.

Market uptrend intact, go for high beta stocks: Daiwa MF

02/03/2012 08:29 AM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/David_Pezarkar_190.jpg alt=David Pezarkar title=David Pezarkar border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ In an interview with CNBC-TV18, David Pezarkar, head of equity at Daiwa Mutual Fund, spoke about his reading of the market and the road ahead.

How to make the most of the Interest Rate curve

02/03/2012 03:52 AM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/Mehrab_190.jpg alt=Mehrab Irani title=Mehrab Irani border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ Investors are advised to go long at the short end curve by investing in short term plans having an average maturity ranging from 2 to 3 years.

Short term debt funds - A safer bet during volatile times

01/31/2012 12:51 AM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/Yadnesh_Chavan.JPG alt=Yadnesh Chavan title=Yadnesh Chavan border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ RBI may not consider rate cut unless strong signs of fiscal consolidation emerge leading to liquidity pressure on the Banks. In such tight liquidity, bank will chase for money eventually putting pressure on money market instruments especially short- term CD thereby making short-term debt funds an attractive investment, reckons Yadnesh Chavan

ELSS -A key for tax saving and long term financial planning

01/30/2012 06:10 AM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/CRISIL_Research_190.jpg alt=ELSS -A key for tax saving and long term financial planning title=ELSS -A key for tax saving and long term financial planning border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ It is now possible to do both tax planning and long term financial planning together. An analysis by CRISIL suggests that if one is willing to take some risks, Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) offered by mutual funds provides an opportunity to generate attractive long term returns.

Pick sectors stocks carefully and hold longer: ICICI Pru

01/28/2012 01:24 AM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/Nimesh_Shah_icici.JPG alt=Nimesh Shah title=Nimesh Shah border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ In a free-wheeling chat with Moneycontrol.com, the managing director of ICICI Prudential, Nimesh Shah, says that in this market environment, one needs to be careful about which scrip from which sector you buy and when you buy.

Undervalued cap goods infra good bets: Daiwa AMC

01/27/2012 04:46 AM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/N-Sethuram-RBI-meet-190.jpg alt=N Sethuram title=N Sethuram border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ According to N Sethuram of Daiwa Asset Management, taking a calculated risk on the undervalued segments like capital goods, construction and infrastructure is a good bet.

Liquidity comfortable situation till Feb: DSP BlackRock

01/25/2012 01:54 AM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/Dhawal-Dalal-DSP-BlackRock-Mutual-Fund-190.jpg alt=Dhawal Dalal title=Dhawal Dalal border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ Dhawal Dalal of DSP Blackrock Mutual Fund says the market is expecting further cash reserve ratio (CRR) cuts in March-April after the 'surprise' 50 bps cut in January by Reserve Bank.

Think rationally during irrational times

01/19/2012 04:03 AM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/Hemant_Rustagi1-190.jpg alt=Hemant Rustagi title=Hemant Rustagi border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ The basic rule to reap the best from your portfolio is “Trust.” When market acts in a volatile way, instead of abandoning your portfolio stick to it. Financial advisor Hemant Rustogi shares various investors’ apprehension and the way to deal with them during the turmoil time.

'H1CY12 favourable to pick quality stocks for long-term'

01/18/2012 02:40 PM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/Ashu_suyash_fidelity_190.jpg alt=Ashu Suyash title=Ashu Suyash border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ Ashu Suyash, managing director and country head of Fidelity Worldwide Investment highlights the strategies of the open-ended equity fund that has a portfolio of over 50 blue chip stocks.

Indiabulls MF to foray into equity space with bluechip fund

01/18/2012 02:45 AM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/aviral_gupta_indiabulls_190.jpg alt=Aviral Gupta title=Aviral Gupta border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ Indiabulls Mutual Fund is foraying into the equity space with its first equity mutual fund. Aviral Gupta of Indiabulls Mutual Fund spoke to CNBC-TV18 about the product and the way ahead for the industry.

Debt funds - Ideal investment among Fixed Income products

01/16/2012 11:31 PM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/Nimesh_Shah_icici.JPG alt=Nimesh Shah title=Nimesh Shah border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ Investment in debt funds by the retail investors has been negligible even after several years of innovation in the product. As debt funds offer a wide diversity and is available in different permutations of liquidity/tenors, credit quality and interest rate, it becomes imperative for the MF industry to create awareness among retail investors.

Investors to get good opportunities in Mar-Jun: Madhu Kela

01/14/2012 02:27 AM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/madhu-kela-rel-mf-190.jpg alt=Madhusudan Kela title=Madhusudan Kela border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ Indian market has given bad time to investors losing almost 25% in 2011. Most foreign investors have fled away from Indian soils and there is a growing nervousness after the SP downgraded nine Euro nations. However, some experts feel that Indian market has domestic positives that may trigger market.

Know how the returns are fixed for the Fixed Income funds

01/03/2012 01:07 AM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/Mehrab_190.jpg alt=Mehrab Irani title=Mehrab Irani border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ Have you ever taught how the returns are fixed for the fixed income funds? And what are the risks associated with it. Financial advisor Mehrab Irani enlightens on various risk factors on Fixed Income funds and guides us while choosing the right debt fund category.

RoE to be better than debt in 2012: Franklin Templeton

01/02/2012 11:56 PM
img src=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news_image_files/RSukumarFranklinEquities1-190.jpg alt=R Sukumar title=R Sukumar border=0 width=75 height=75 align= left hspace=5/ R Sukumar, managing director and chief investment officer of Franklin Asian Equities, Franklin Templeton believes that Indian equities are close to trough valuations, and therefore could give better returns than debt in 2012.