high-risk investments

Small cap funds: Comparing Nippon India Small Cap vs HDFC Small Cap Fund vs Bandhan Small Cap Fund — which one has given better returns  

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Small cap funds: Comparing Nippon India Small Cap vs HDFC Small Cap Fund vs Bandhan Small Cap Fund — which one has given better returns  

Since the end of 2024 and the beginning of this year, small-cap and mid-cap mutual funds have experienced significant fluctuations. Small-cap funds have suffered significantly due to their exposure to small-cap stocks that are particularly vulnerable to market volatility. They get heavily impacted during market downturns. The small-cap mutual funds and the Nifty Smallcap 250 … Read more

Thematic mutual funds: Should investors avoid investing in sectoral, thematic funds amid market dip?

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Thematic mutual funds: Should investors avoid investing in sectoral, thematic funds amid market dip?

In 2024, Sectoral and thematic funds performed well by amassing Rs. 1,09,711 crores, with thematic funds experiencing an impressive growth of 488%. However, all sector and thematic mutual funds have delivered negative returns this year. Thematic funds, which concentrate on particular industry trends, have been particularly affected by market fluctuations, leading to decreased returns. Despite … Read more

PNB MetLife India launches Bharat Consumption Fund; subscription opens today with initial price of Rs 10

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PNB MetLife India launches Bharat Consumption Fund; subscription opens today with initial price of Rs 10

PNB MetLife India Insurance Company has introduced a new investment opportunity called the Bharat Consumption Fund as part of its Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) offerings. The new fund opened today for subscription and will close on November 28, 2024, with an initial unit price of Rs 10. The Bharat Consumption Fund is accessible through … Read more

Rs 15 lakh in SCSS vs Retirement Funds: Which will give more returns in current market conditions

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Rs 15 lakh in SCSS vs Retirement Funds: Which will give more returns in current market conditions

World Senior Citizens Day 2024: In the realm of financial planning, it is widely accepted that as individuals reach their 60s, a prudent adjustment to their investment portfolio involves a shift towards low-risk assets, such as fixed deposits, government-backed savings schemes and cash holdings, while reducing exposure to higher-risk investments like stocks and mutual funds. … Read more