Monthly Archives: January 2009

Banking Stocks Find Favour With Mutual Funds

Mutual funds (MFs) are showing more confidence in banks and continue to increase their exposure to their stocks. Public and private sectorbanks have attracted the largest exposure from MFs in December, analysis shows. The move has been triggered by better … Continue reading

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What is Equity Linked Saving Scheme (ELSS)?

ELSS is a great way to save tax, boost your portfolio, and invest for the longer term. January is a month of New Year resolutions – more exercise, better relationships, vacations and sunsets and pledges to reduce spending. For the … Continue reading

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Personal Finance Bulletins

Check out these weekly updates on Personal Finance News in India: To get started, read the Free Ebook first. Latest Update 15th January, 2009  Bulletin dt. 8th January, 2009 Bulletin dt. 1st January, 2009 Bulletin dt. 25th December, 2008 Bulletin … Continue reading

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News from US: ETF is the way to go

THE exchange-traded funds (ETF) industry has the enemy in its sights: It’s the active manager, who runs a traditional equity mutual fund. When they first appeared in the marketplace, ETFs talked up such virtues as their lower costs, tax advantages … Continue reading

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Mutual Fund News in India Jan,09 Part 2

Mutual Funds News: UTI Mutual Fund on Wednesday launched new features for their customers on the mobile. ING Mutual Fund has revised the minimum application amount of ING Tax Savings Fund. FIDELITY International’s Indian asset management com pany on Wednesday … Continue reading

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No Load Funds Catching Up?

Following the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) announcement to waive entry loads for direct mutual fund (MF) applicants, Bajaj Capital Ltd is working with mutual fund players to provide no-load funds to its high-value and self-directed investors. “We … Continue reading

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Financial Success Habits: Put First Things First

Masteryourcard took the Franklin Covey class, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” and is currently in the process of explaining how these habits can benefit us financially. Here’s the link to the third habit The third habit, Put First Things … Continue reading

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Mutual Funds Updates Jan,09 Part-1

Mutual funds in India saw net inflows into schemes such as income and gilt funds in December after three months of heavy outflows in most categories managed by them, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India … Continue reading

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Investing in Debt Funds in India

Credit risks have increased manifold in the debt market on account of the financial crisis. Many Indian companies have overstretched themselves and they may now have to resort to high leverage to fund expansions and acquisitions. In an interview to … Continue reading

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