Gold and silver ETFs together constitute 71.9% of total passive fund flows of Rs 19,057 crore, highlighting investors’ growing preference for precious metals as a portfolio diversifier amid global market volatility, according to a monthly note by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). The passive fund market witnessed an uptick in September, with … Read more
Trying to pick the best mutual fund or asset class is often a waste of time and energy, Zerodha Founder and CEO Nithin Kamath said in a post on X. He advised investors to focus instead on maximising their earning potential. Citing a study that found the best-performing investment accounts belonged to people who were … Read more
Let’s start with your personal story I am a Mumbai boy, born and brought up in a joint family of businessmen. I have completed a Master’s in Commerce and am a Chartered Accountant by qualification. In addition, I am a CFA charter holder from the CFA Institute, USA. How did you land this job? I … Read more
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) announced that net equity mutual fund inflows declined by 14% to Rs 25,017 crore in March compared to Rs 29,242 crore in February. This reduction occurred despite a favourable market environment, with BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 indices recovering by 5.77% and 6.30%, respectively. Additionally, systematic … Read more
“Over the last four years, the funds have delivered consistent double-digit returns to investors who have allocated to this Performing Credit strategy as part of their portfolio,” says Raghunath T, Head of Credit, Vivriti Asset Management. In an interview with ETMarkets, Raghunath said: “We have invested in debt papers of ~30 emerging corporates and through … Read more
During the recent monetary policy review meeting held between February 5 and 7, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made the decision to reduce the policy repo rate from 6.50% to 6.25%. This marks a change after maintaining the rate unchanged for eleven consecutive meetings, which is about five years. The new Governor, Sanjay … Read more
I am 38 years old and part of a family of three, which includes my 35-year-old wife and our 5-month-old son. I do not have any dependents. My current asset allocation is as follows: 75% in Equity, 20% in PF, and 5% in Gold. Additionally, I own an ancestral house in Pune. My monthly expenses … Read more
Budget 2025: The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has urged for the reinstatement of the long-term indexation benefit for debt schemes of mutual funds, which was removed in the Budget 2024. AMFI has put forth several proposals for the Union Budget 2025-26, including a request to revert to previous tax rates on capital gains, … Read more
In the last one month, domestic stock markets have experienced a significant decline due to weak Q2 results and substantial selling by foreign investors. The Sensex and Nifty have dropped almost 10% from their highs, leaving investors uncertain about the best course of action during this market downturn. Despite the challenges, the mutual fund industry … Read more
In our traditional society, 60 years used to be considered the standard retirement age. However, in recent times, an increasing number of individuals are challenging this age limit by opting for early retirement. Many experts advocate for the pursuit of financial independence, known as FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), with the goal of retiring much … Read more