However, understanding the risks involved when starting to invest at this age is crucial. In a special episode of ET Now Swadesh, expert Pankaj Mathpal advised new investors to start with balanced investment options like hybrid funds, multi-asset funds, or index funds, rather than jumping straight into high-risk options, so that both returns and risk…
Women’s Day Special: Rs 30 lakh in 10 years? Harshvardhan Roongta explains SIP, NPS vs mutual funds & smart retirement planning (Image: iStock/Canva/ET Now Digital) Women’s Day special: Ahead of International Women’s Day, several women investors shared their financial queries about SIP planning, lump-sum investments, retirement planning, and even starting a business. After analysing the…
Today, we bring you a list of some of the cheapest mutual funds with high returns, which investors might consider exploring. Have a look. Read Full Article HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund – Direct Plan HDFC Flexi Cap Fund – Direct Plan SBI Equity Hybrid Fund – Direct Plan (Disclaimer: The above article is meant for…
Negative SIP, What to Do with Your Mutual Fund Investment: The ongoing war between Iran, Israel, and the US has severely impacted equity market sentiment. Investors have lost more than Rs 25 lakh crore in the stock market in just six days. Between March 2 and 9, 2026, the market cap of BSE-listed companies declined…
Total assets under management (AUM) increased to Rs 82.03 lakh crore from Rs 81.01 lakh crore. Although total net inflows have declined somewhat, the overall trend of investment in equity mutual funds remains strong. Notably, the pace of investment in gold ETFs slowed significantly compared to the previous month. Strong investment in equity mutual funds…
Multi-asset allocation mutual funds: Multi-asset allocation funds are open-ended hybrid schemes that, per SEBI & AMFI guidelines, invest in at least three asset classes, with a minimum 10 per cent allocation in each, typically covering equity, debt, and gold/commodities. They offer diversification, risk management, and automatic rebalancing, making them suitable for investors looking to balance…
Investment Strategy at 50: Lump Sum or SIP? 9 funds recommended by expert to plan smart and balance risk (Image: iStock) Investment Strategy at 50: Are you 50 years old and unsure about whether you should start investing at this age? If so, you have come to the right place. Here, you will find valuable…
Here’s the comprehensive information regarding Nippon India Small Cap Fund, including its performance since inception, portfolio composition, investment strategy, assets under management, expense ratios, and other key details. On the other hand, investors opting for Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) have given a return of 22 per cent CAGR and 20 per cent CAGR over the…
SIP Calculation. (Image: AI) Highlights Starting a SIP early can lead to wealth creation of several crores by age 60. Investing Rs 10,000 monthly at 12% return can grow to Rs 6.4 crore in 35 years. Delaying SIP by 10 years can cut total wealth by Rs 4.5 crore, highlighting power of compounding. SIP Calculation:…
According to Edelweiss Mutual Fund’s internal analysis, mid cap stocks have registered an average absolute return of 66 per cent over a period of 3 years, which is much higher than large cap stocks (44 per cent) and small cap stocks (58 per cent). This clearly indicates that mid cap stocks have been able to…
