Smart Investment Alternatives for Beginners
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Smart Investment Alternatives for Beginners

Investing is a powerful weapon for achieving your investment goals, even if you're not a financial whiz. In fact, it is essential for people with little or no financial knowledge. So, what if your non-financial intellect isn’t aware of the difference between a stock and a bond? You can still invest and achieve your financial goals. All you need is a little guidance and support; for that, Insider is here. 😎

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Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 ETF: Should You Invest or Not?
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Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 ETF: Should You Invest or Not?

Alert! ðŸšĻ A new entity has made its presence known in the investment community, and I am here to scrutinise it for your benefit. As per official announcements, this new entity brings ample opportunities for investors to generate a large corpus without observing the market for 70 hours a week. Oops! Sorry, Mr. Narayan Murthy. 😅

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5 Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Mutual Fund Portfolio
Mutual Funds

5 Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Mutual Fund Portfolio

Have you ever noticed? When you type "mutual fund" and go to your search engine's "image" section, there are photos of plants symbolising money in half of the results ðŸŠī. The banner image of this article is a good example of this pattern. This makes one think, why plants? Are graphic designers simply out of ideas?

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Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Tax-Saving MF
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Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Tax-Saving MF

Individuals wishing to reduce their tax burden while potentially receiving favourable returns may find Tax-Saving Mutual Funds (MFs) to be an appealing choice. These funds, often categorised as Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS), provide both tax benefits and market exposure. However, before entering into this investment option, it is critical to understand its pros and cons.

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How to Build a Good Mutual Fund Portfolio?
Mutual Funds

How to Build a Good Mutual Fund Portfolio?

Do you know what a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is? An MPV is a vehicle with various seats for people of all ages, body types, and numbers. There are spacious couch-like seats for adults to sit and enjoy, small ones with seat belts for children to be confined securely, and comfy rear seats to accommodate the frail bodies of old-age citizens. In the world of investments, mutual funds are like an MPV. 🚘

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 Mistakes People Make While Investing in SIPs
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Mistakes People Make While Investing in SIPs

Let's visualise a full-grown tree. ðŸŒģ Imagine it standing tall and proud, its branches laden with fruits and leaves. The climate, soil, water, and sunlight; all have played a role in transforming a tiny seedling into a thriving tree.

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Asset Management Companies: India vs The World
Mutual Funds

Asset Management Companies: India vs The World

The Indian mutual fund industry had â‚đ39,42,031 crore in assets under management (AUM) as of March 31, 2023. With a more than 5-fold expansion in just ten years, the AUM of the Indian MF Industry increased from â‚đ7.01 lakh crore on March 31, 2013, to â‚đ39.42 lakh crore on March 31, 2023. The AUM-to-GDP ratio in India is about 14%, which is lower than the global norm of 75-80%. 

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Axis Bluechip Fund Review: Does High Risk always mean High Rewards?
Mutual Funds

Axis Bluechip Fund Review: Does High Risk always mean High Rewards?

Investing in mutual funds has become a popular way for individuals to grow their wealth over time. Bluechip funds, like MS Dhoni of Cricket, are considered supreme in the mutual fund universe. They are known for their consistent performance, stability, and reliability, making them a trusted choice for investors seeking long-term wealth creation. One such bluechip fund that has been proving its mettle for a while now is the Axis Bluechip Fund. 

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Understanding NAV in Mutual Funds
Mutual Funds

Understanding NAV in Mutual Funds

Every sort of investor has a wide range of options when it comes to mutual funds. Investors with a high or low tolerance for risk can readily find mutual fund solutions that fit their needs. So how can investors choose the best form of fund that suits their demands when there are so many possibilities on the market? 

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Asset Under Management Explained: Key Points Every Investor Should Know
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Asset Under Management Explained: Key Points Every Investor Should Know

Assets under management or AUM refer to the total market value of investments that an entity or a mutual fund manages on behalf of clients. AUM normally includes bank deposits, cash and assets. These assets can be further classified into equities, bonds, commodities, etc., which are placed under discretionary management.  

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Best Mutual Funds for 2023
Mutual Funds

Best Mutual Funds for 2023

The mutual fund industry was valued at â‚đ40.38 lakh crore as of November 2022. This number is a result of the sector growing at a rate of 5 times over the last 10 years.

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What is Asset Management?
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What is Asset Management?

Simply put, asset management is the process of managing a group of assets. These can be physical, financial or intangible assets like goodwill, intellectual property, etc. These assets are managed over their life cycle to derive value from their use.

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Best SIP Plans for 2024
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Best SIP Plans for 2024

Imagine having a stable job, saving a decent amount, and being satisfied with your current lifestyle. Imagine that the only problem in your life is that there are no reunions of your favourite TV shows. (#BringBackTheOffice!). Now, let’s come back to the real world where everybody’s problem is that they’re insecure- body, diet, money and above all, what the future holds.  

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Silver ETF India: Should you Buy?
Mutual Funds

Silver ETF India: Should you Buy?

Gold and silver are more than just monetary investments for most Indians. They also serve as status symbols. However, the challenges of buying, holding, and selling have grown. In such a scenario, gold and silver Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) provide a convenient alternative to dealing with real gold and silver.  

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Are Mutual Funds completely risk-free?
Mutual Funds

Are Mutual Funds completely risk-free?

Generally, when things go south in a marriage of  two people, there’s at least some alimony involved. But what do 50 million Mutual Funds Investors get when the market hits rock bottom? Baba ji ka?

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How to select a Mutual Fund and evaluate its performance?
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How to select a Mutual Fund and evaluate its performance?

Is there a point? You're going to choose the one with the highest trailing returns anyway. Aren't you?

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What is Rupee Cost Averaging?
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What is Rupee Cost Averaging?

Capital appreciation and wealth creation is an art but not everyone is an artist 😛. The silver lining in the cloud is, you can master the art of investing by continuous learning.  

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Top 5 mutual funds in India for 2022
Mutual Funds

Top 5 mutual funds in India for 2022

Mutual funds are, without a doubt, an investment opportunity if you want to play safe and want to have a diversified portfolio. While choosing a mutual fund to invest in is easier compared to picking a stock out of thousands of listed companies, it still is a tedious job to select one that fulfils all your financial goals. 

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