Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss MD and CEO, shared her advice for those investing in mutual funds. In a series of posts on X, she said that those investing should ensure “80 per cent” of their portfolios comprise “dal-chawal funds”.
The Bluechip Pension Fund is a new fund offering that would be launched with a limited time offer of flat NAV of Rs 10 per unit. It invests in equities, reverse repos treasury bills and mutual funds amongst others.
Nikhil Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of Grip Invest, shared his insights on the likely impact of Sebi's decision on face value reduction, why retail investors should invest in bonds, what to expect from bond markets, and more
The current Public Provident Fund Interest Rate (PPF) stands at 7.1%, compounded yearly for the April-June 2024 quarter. The interest rate of PPF has remained at 7.1% since April 2020.
Under the new rule, NPS contributions received by the Trustee Bank until 11 am (T) on any settlement day will be invested on the same day and the subscribers will get the benefit of same-day NAV (Net Asset Value).
Since 2019, close to 135 million investors have registered as per NSE data. The surge in mutual fund participation has also been staggering with more than 80 million active SIP accounts, contributing more than 19,000 crores of monthly investments.
While ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund will predominantly invest in the energy theme, Shriram Nifty 1D Rate Liquid ETF (Growth) aims to offer investors with easy cash management with high liquidity.
Vikas Singh of MMTC-PAMP said the surge in demand of silver, particularly for solar panels, green technologies and electronics, is fuelling a significant rise in investment as the market scrambles to meet growing needs.
One should also not invest a large sum in equity funds at one go. Instead, put the money in a short duration debt fund and start a systematic transfer plan into the equity scheme.
The central bank noted that overall household savings have declined to 18.4% of GDP in FY23, down from the average of 20% of GDP seen between 2013-22. The share of net financial savings declined to 28.5% in FY23 from an average of 39.8% in 2013-22.
Concerns have arisen among investors, prompting them to question whether they should consider discontinuing their Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) or refrain from making any fresh investments in the fund.
PPF, SCSS, Sukanya Samriddhi Interest Rates: The interest rates were last revised on December 31, 2023. Notably, the interest rate of Public Provident Fund (PPF) was unchanged at 7.1% even during the previous quarter.
Quant Mutual Fund has experienced significant growth in the past year, with its assets under management increasing by approximately 251% from Rs 23,956 crore in May 2023 to Rs 84,030 crore in May 2024.
Create a portfolio that generates optimal risk adjusted returns. The purpose of such a portfolio should be to generate income and preserve capital for as long as possible.
Mutual fund investments have the potential to generate attractive returns over time, especially when held for a long-term duration. It is crucial to maintain your investment over an extended period as this strategy helps to mitigate the impact of market volatility.
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