Mutual funds are very different from other investment instruments such as bonds and stocks. Instead, it can be said that they can be used to invest in bonds and stocks. In fact, for most they are the easiest and most efficient way to invest in bonds and stocks. The person investing in these products is … Read more
7 Costly Mistakes Made By Investors Mistake Number One: Being Too Conservative Being too safe will cost you in the long run. You are shortchanging yourself and your future retirement if your retirement funds are invested in conservative funds your entire working life. Financial experts have said that this would reduce more than $100,000 from … Read more
Most of us look for savings options when the taxman comes knocking at our door. Most of the times, we ignore ELSS knowingly or unknowingly. A diversified tax saving mutual fund, Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) is one where the major portion of the corpus is invested in the equity market. Now you can start … Read more
There are smarter ways to invest money to get higher returns. Mutual funds are a way of earning more returns for your investment. Average returns are higher than normal savings accounts and other investment options offered by banks. Systematic Investment Option is a way in which investors can invest a small amount every month. In … Read more
What are some good reasons to rollover a 401k to an IRA? A client of mine recently asked that question. So, I furrowed my brows, then looked up at the ceiling and thought about it. All retirement accounts have advantages. Some have disadvantages. In the best case scenario, a plan is sponsored by an employer … Read more
Investing nowadays is not as easy as it seems. Investing in equity directly or through mutual funds, each way requires a fair amount of research and effort to choose the right stock or fund, manage it and generate returns. In case of mutual funds, it becomes difficult for an individual if the chosen fund fluctuates … Read more
If an investor invests in a mutual fund scheme through a broker in India, he is generally charged an entry charge of 2.25%. Depending on the performance of the distributor the broker gets a commission from the asset management company normally @ 2% to 2.25% or even more. Since the entry load is deducted, the … Read more
Investing for a rainy day is the best way, and mutual funds can be seen as a one-stop destination to ease all your investment tasks. There are two different ways through which one can invest their hard earned money in a scheme, SIP and Lump Sum. SIP can be the best option for you as … Read more
6 ways to make capital gains There are basically two types of investment income. Capital gains and investment income. Investment income is income you receive from an asset, examples of investment income are interest on savings, rent from property, and dividends from stocks. Capital gain is the increased value of an asset; Examples of capital … Read more
The idea of creating a mutual fund often appeals to people who want to increase their income. These people believe that by considering such investments, they can soon get the kind of life they want or secure their future during their old age. While these can be one of the advantages of mutual funds, there … Read more