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Fund of Funds (FOF): Meaning, Types, and How to Invest

Purchases of mutual funds are common among persons who wish to have their investment managed by professionals besides diversifying. Of all the approaches enumerated the Fund of Funds (FOF) is a type...

Understanding Differences and Similarities Between Index Funds vs Mutual Funds

While choosing an investment you might have faced confusion between two types of funds, namely index funds and mutual funds. Although many people tend to use these terms interchangeably it is...

Long-Term Capital Gains Tax on Mutual Funds: A Detailed Overview

The Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024 which was presented in February 2024 proposed substantial modifications in the type of capital gains taxation that affects the taxation of mutual funds. The...

Steps to Claim Mutual Fund After an Investor Passes Away

Handling financial responsibilities after a family member has passed on is daunting. Of these responsibilities, perhaps the most important is establishing ownership of Mutual Fund investments to allow...

XIRR vs CAGR: Key Investment Metrics to Track Your Investments

One of the things that everyone using investments needs to ensure they do is to monitor the performance of the investments. For investors, two vital metrics often surface during this evaluation...

SIP Vs. PPF: Understanding the Differences

The two major approaches for systematic savings and disciplined investment in India are the Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) and the Public Provident Fund (PPF). Both are unique and serve different...

SEBI’s New Rules for Direct Payout of Securities: What’s it All About?

Buying securities from a broker and getting those shares reflected in your demat account is a series of events. However, this process remains largely unobservable by investors and includes brokers...

Pan 2.0: Everything to know About the Centre’s e-Governance Project

The Economic Affairs Committee approved the Income Tax Department’s PAN 2.0 project on November 25, 2024. The expense budget allotted for the same is Rs. 1,435 crore. This new invention envisions...

US Election Results and Their Impact on the Indian Stock Market

The US presidential election in 2024 became a significant political event affecting the citizens as well as international investors. Especially for those who invest in emerging markets, such as India...