Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Advantages of Systematic Investment Plans (SIP)

Posted on August 14, 2008 by admin

Ratan Gaikwad, while on his way to renew his mutual fund investments, was told by a friend that he invest directly with the asset management company to save on the 2.25 per cent entry load paid to the distributor. Since … Continue reading →

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FDs or FMPs? Which option scores over?

Posted on August 13, 2008 by admin

An FMP and FD have similar features of fixed tenor and indicative returns. However, FMPs bring along greater tax efficiency. Here’s taking a look… Fixed Deposits (FDs), for long, have been the key investment cum savings tool for the majority … Continue reading →

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Time to increase your Gold Portfolio

Posted on August 12, 2008 by admin

UTI Gold ETF has given significantly higher return than UTI contra or any other equity diversified scheme. Return in UTI Gold in last one year was 42 per cent approx whereas UTI contra return was -2.32 per cent (negative). This … Continue reading →

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KC Reddy, CIO, ABN Amro MF on Fund Management

Posted on August 11, 2008 by admin

Different kind of funds call for different styles. But the basic things remain the same. In my stint with managing emerging market funds, I have become familiar with brokers, analysts and different sections of the market. Therefore these are not … Continue reading →

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Personal Finance Literacy: Treasure Post

Posted on August 10, 2008 by admin

This post links to a treasure trove of information on personal finance. Actually, April was National Financial Literacy Month in the US and JDR (GetRichSlowly) has the ultimate collection of posts covering everything on Personal Finance. Other than the 20 … Continue reading →

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Where is your money coming from and going?

Posted on August 9, 2008 by admin

Much before we start thinking of investing in Mutual Funds, have you wondered what’s your money doing. Imean where is it coming from, where is it going and how? Read this post for a perspective

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Should we invest in a Mutual Fund

Posted on August 7, 2008 by admin

Here’s a post on Personal Finance 2.01 which makes a lot of sense to me Some excerpts Investing in the equity market directly is exciting and glamorous. You are in the thick of things and are able to take responsibility … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on August 6, 2008 by admin

Welcome to Blogs201.info. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! Be kind and add Ranjan 2.01 and his site Personal Finance 2.01 in your Blogrolls. Thanks.

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