Mutual fund names can change for a variety of reasons. Fund names are generally changed under some very specific circumstances like when the ownership pattern changes or when there are changes in regulatory norms, etc. Generally, this happens when a

As we have seen in the past, mutual funds work best in the long-term. This is even true in the case of equity funds, where you must invest with a perspective of at least 8-10 years to really benefit from the investment. Within the gamut of equity fun

Under the rule of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the 17th century, it was first decided to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in a grandiose fashion in the state of Maharashtra. Since then, the state, in general, and the financial capital of Mumb

The festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi begin with the installation of the idol and conclude on the 10th day with its immersion in a water body. These 10 days signify a joyous phase in your life, while the immersion reminds you that good times in life ca

Pratik Shah was having the worst of the market turbulence. The combination of a weak rupee, trade war and mid-cap valuation concerns had made the markets extremely volatile. That meant stop losses were frequently getting triggered and he was slowly b

Indian equity markets have given spectacular returns in the past one year (May 10, 2017- May 10, 2018). In percentage terms, Nifty gave a return of 13.9 in the same period. Indian equity markets touched a new high in January 2018. Both the benchmark

Before even attempting to trade or invest, it is important to be familiar with the jargon used in the capital markets. Here are a few basic terms that should help a rookie investor get started. Equity trading Equity share trading refers

Hiring a professional to manage your shares depends on your profession. Does your profession allow you extra time to manage your investments? As we know that the share market is full of uncertainties and price volatilities, it is a must to keep an ey

Creating your portfolio takes a lot of effort but that is only one part of the story. The more complex part is monitoring the portfolio. After all, a portfolio is not just one stock but a basket of stocks with each component having different dynamics

One of the most popular methods of investing in the stock markets is called fundamental investing. In fundamental investing, you estimate the value of the stock by projecting future cash flows based on its current financials and performance. The logi

Why is this NAV debate so important when it comes to investing in mutual funds? It is quite common for investors to believe that a fund with a net asset value (NAV) of Rs22 is better than a fund with a NAV of Rs85. As with stocks, mutual fund investo

Most investors fail to be rational when it comes to making decisions while trading. Not everyone takes a sound and efficient investment decision every time. Instead, most decisions are based on the sentiments and emotions of traders. This, more often