Monthly Archives: September 2008

Timing the markets is wrong way to invest in Mutual Funds

Posted on September 6, 2008 by admin

Unfortunately, many retail investors in mutual funds, think short-term. When markets peaked in January, gross inflows into equity schemes were at their highest, Rs 21,247 crore. As the markets started descending, gross inflows started dropping. In July, when the Sensex hit … Continue reading →

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Where are Capital Protection Funds now?

Posted on September 5, 2008 by admin

Over a year ago, with much hype and hoopla, mutual funds in India added another product to their bouquet — capital protection funds. Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund and UTI Mutual Fund launched the first such schemes in October and December … Continue reading →

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Advantages of ELSS Mutual Funds

Posted on September 4, 2008 by admin

The market may not look good for large commitments but investors can go in for some tax planning with ELSS. There have been reports that foreign institutional investors (FII), like retail investors, have begun to take comfort in debt products … Continue reading →

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Liquid Funds Outsmart Other Funds

Posted on September 1, 2008 by admin

If your investment advisor forced to you put money into liquid mutual fund schemes 6 months ago, you may want to thank him today. In a scenario of negative returns from stock markets, liquid funds — that usually invest only … Continue reading →

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