What is tax loss harvesting? How can you save taxes if you are facing stock market losses?

What is tax loss harvesting? How can you save taxes if you are facing stock market losses?

ITR filing 2025: When it comes to paying taxes on equities, you are only required to pay income tax when you decide to sell your holdings. This means that while you are responsible for paying taxes on your gains, you also have the opportunity to offset any losses incurred.  Tax-loss harvesting is a tax-saving strategy … Read more

Tata Quant Fund to merge with Tata Flexi Cap Fund: Should you stay invested if fund houses merge schemes?

Tata Quant Fund to merge with Tata Flexi Cap Fund: Should you stay invested if fund houses merge schemes?

Tata Mutual Fund has announced the merger of Tata Quant Fund into Tata Flexi Cap Fund, scheduled to take effect on March 21, 2025. Following this merger, Tata Quant Fund will be dissolved, and its unitholders will seamlessly transition to being part of Tata Flexi Cap Fund.  Investors who do not support the merger have … Read more

I have actively invested in SIPs, especially after Covid. Current market is forcing me to rethink whether I should halt my SIPs

I have actively invested in SIPs, especially after Covid. Current market is forcing me to rethink whether I should halt my SIPs

For the past 5 years since the onset of COVID-19, I have actively invested in SIPs and have been pleased with the growth, especially in the post-Covid era. However, in recent months, the profits have shown a decline. Despite my concerns, my financial advisor reassures me that it is a favorable time to continue investing … Read more

‘Micro SIPs are better than chit funds, unorganised credit societies’: Experts on Sebi’s Rs 250 SIP plan

‘Micro SIPs are better than chit funds, unorganised credit societies’: Experts on Sebi’s Rs 250 SIP plan

Mutual Funds and small SIPs: Investing in mutual funds is often viewed as a more secure option compared to the stock market due to its diversified nature and professional management. Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) serve as popular investment tools within the realm of mutual funds, aiding individuals in attaining financial objectives at various junctures of their … Read more

ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Which is the best market-beating strategy in current times?

ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Which is the best market-beating strategy in current times?

There has been a buzz about investing in ETFs. I want to invest Rs 2-3 lakhs in the markets now. Should I go for stocks, ETFs or traditional mutual funds? Please guide. Samantha D., Kolkata Reply by Amar Ranu, Head – Investment Products & Insights, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is … Read more