In personal finance, most people aren’t looking for a long-term solution—they’re searching for a quick remedy. It’s evident from the most commonly searched queries on the internet: “Which is the best mutual fund?”, “What are the top-performing mutual funds?”, “Which SIP gives the best return?”, or “Which calculator can help me pick the right fund?”. … Read more
How much do you need to invest every month to become a crorepati in 10 years? That’s exactly what Pushkar Singh, a young investor and viewer of The Money Show on ETNow, wanted to know. He’s been investing regularly for a year now, building a portfolio across diverse mutual funds, and is planning to add … Read more
The SBI Long Term Equity Fund, formerly known as the SBI Magnum Taxgain Scheme, is an Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) offered by India’s largest fund house. With a history of 32 years, this tax-saving fund is one of the oldest of its kind in India, featuring a 3-year lock-in period and tax benefits for … Read more
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund, managed by HDFC Asset Management Company, was launched in January 1995 and has shown significant growth over the years. As of February 28, 2025, the fund’s assets under management (AUM) reached Rs 64,124 crore, achieving an 18.77% return since its inception. The fund follows the NIFTY 500 TRI benchmark and … Read more
The ongoing downturn in benchmark equity indices has resulted in a decrease in the average annual returns of the National Pension System (NPS). Since September 27, 2024, both the Sensex and Nifty have dropped by more than 17% and 18% respectively. The decline in the Nifty 50 index has impacted long-term gains, causing concern among … Read more
Specialized Investment Fund: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to launch a new asset class for investors on April 1, 2025. The introduction of the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) by SEBI aims to cater to the increasing demand from investors who feel constrained by the conventional options of mutual funds and Portfolio … Read more
Query: I strongly believe in the benefits of SIP and SWP. Currently, I am investing Rs 10,000 per month and expecting a return of 12% per annum. My plan is to continue this investment for the next 20 years, with an annual increase of 10%. I am 40 years old and am considering this approach … Read more
Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Funds MD and CEO, took to social media platform X to share tips on how to start an SIP (systematic investment plan) in children’s names. A day ago, Gupta had shared the benefits of starting an SIP in children’s names and how it can help investors achieve their financial goals. Commenting … Read more
SBI Mutual Fund and State Bank of India have collaboratively introduced JanNivesh SIP, a versatile SIP option starting at only Rs 250 with daily, weekly, and monthly investment plans available. This initiative aims to empower first-time investors and small savers residing in rural, semi-urban, and urban areas to participate in mutual fund schemes. Initially, investors … Read more
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) were created to provide a convenient and straightforward alternative for investors who are unable to actively manage their investment portfolios on a daily basis due to market volatility. This allows investors to not only save time but also effectively grow their wealth. Amid discussions about whether to stay invested in SIPs … Read more