Mutual Funds

With the high volatility in the equity markets and interest rates looking to go further northwards, mutual funds are introducing new products such as equity-linked fixed maturity plans (FMPs). [visit website]

Please suggest the top three performing funds, which invest directly in gold or gold mining companies. [visit website]

The latest news from India's most respected business daily.Business StandardWith the Sensex tottering at 13,000 levels, a whole lot of investors would be wondering if they should exit their mutual funds or stop their monthly systematic investment plans (SIPs). [visit website]

To ensure that only serious players with a long-term view enter the mutual funds space, market regulator Sebi should enhance the networth limit for companies seeking MF licence to Rs 10 crore from the present Rs 2 crore, a report said. [visit website]

The latest news from India's most respected business daily.Business StandardWith the high volatility in the equity markets and interest rates looking to go further northwards, mutual funds are introducing new products such as equity-linked fixed maturity plans (FMPs). [visit website]

I currently hold the following investments in mutual funds and stocks. These are my queries:1. [visit website]

The latest news from India's most respected business daily.Business StandardTo ensure that only serious players with a long-term view enter the mutual funds space, market regulator Sebi should enhance the networth limit for companies seeking MF licence to Rs 10 crore from the present Rs 2 crore, a report said. [visit website]

Mutual funds have substantially trimmed their exposure to banking and financial services stocks due to uncertainty on interest rates. [visit website]

I am a government servant. I recently heard that short-term capital loss (STCL) can be carried forward up to seven years, but what about long-term capital loss? If it cannot be forwarded then is it not advisable to book loss this time to adjust against profit of a later date? ??Yes, you are right that the short-term capital loss can be carried forward to the next eight assessment years if it cannot be set-off against the current year's long term or short-term capital gain. [visit website]

The latest news from India's most respected business daily.Business StandardI currently hold the following investments in mutual funds and stocks. These are my queries:1. [visit website]

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has asked market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to examine whether there are any issues of conflict of interest occurring between sponsors of mutual funds (MFs), trustee companies and asset management companies (AMCs). [visit website]

The latest news from India's most respected business daily.Business StandardMutual funds have substantially trimmed their exposure to banking and financial services stocks due to uncertainty on interest rates. [visit website]

Please take a look at my mutual fund portfolio and give your comments and suggestions. [visit website]

The latest news from India's most respected business daily.Business StandardThe Ministry of Corporate Affairs has asked market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to examine whether there are any issues of conflict of interest occurring between sponsors of mutual funds (MFs), trustee companies and asset management companies (AMCs). [visit website]

A sharp fall in the equity market and tight liquidity condition have taken their toll on the the mutual fund industry's average assets under management (AUMs), with the top-five funds losing about Rs 14,800 crore in June. [visit website]

Japanese financial services major Nomura group signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Life Insurance Corporation last week to explore possibilities of expanding ties. [visit website]

Nowadays, some companies are offering insurance on SIP schemes. I want to how beneficial is such an offer. [visit website]

The latest news from India's most respected business daily.Business StandardPlease take a look at my mutual fund portfolio and give your comments and suggestions. [visit website]

Providing an insurance cover to investors in mutual funds has become a fad. Though the idea was initiated by DSP ML back in 2005, others were quick to follow. [visit website]

The latest news from India's most respected business daily.Business StandardA sharp fall in the equity market and tight liquidity condition have taken their toll on the the mutual fund industry's average assets under management (AUMs), with the top-five funds losing about Rs 14,800 crore in June. [visit website]

Franklin Templeton, the global financial powerhouse, has raised an India-focused, Rs 600-crore private equity (PE) fund. [visit website]

I am holding mutual funds worth Rs 12 lakh in my portfolio and all of them are with dividend payout options. [visit website]

Of late, there has been an avalanche of bad news flowing out of the Indian stock markets. [visit website]

The latest news from India's most respected business daily.Business StandardProviding an insurance cover to investors in mutual funds has become a fad. Though the idea was initiated by DSP ML back in 2005, others were quick to follow. [visit website]

I am a 33-year old, married man. I save Rs 30,000 every month. [visit website]

The latest news from India's most respected business daily.Business StandardFranklin Templeton, the global financial powerhouse, has raised an India-focused, Rs 600-crore private equity (PE) fund. [visit website]

Morgan Stanley Investment Management India, the fund management arm of global financial services major Morgan Stanley, plans to launch a slew of equity, debt and international funds by the year-end. [visit website]

Could you please explain the concept of 'Expense Ratio' in equity and debt schemes? Will it affect the schemes' returns? ??- Vigneshkumar S The expense ratio is the total amount of annual expenses incurred by the fund. [visit website]

The latest news from India's most respected business daily.Business StandardI am a 33-year old, married man. I save Rs 30,000 every month. [visit website]

In a move to make investments in mutual funds easier, Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman C B Bhave on Wednesday advocated the concept of depositories for mutual funds and hinted at legalising rebates that distributors give to investors. [visit website]

The latest news from India's most respected business daily.Business StandardMorgan Stanley Investment Management India, the fund management arm of global financial services major Morgan Stanley, plans to launch a slew of equity, debt and international funds by the year-end. [visit website]

UTI Asset Management Company (AMC), the country's fourth-largest mutual fund, is reviewing its proposed initial public offering (IPO) in view of the turbulence in the global financial markets and the meltdown in Indian equities. [visit website]