08/02/2018
As people become richer, it's natural for them to wish for above-average returns from their savings. Towards this end, some opt for portfolio management services, or PMS, offered by various entities registered with the market regulator. Please read this article to know more about PMS.
Which is better? Portfolio management services or mutual funds
Portfolio management services works well when the service offered is highly customised. Otherwise, mutual funds are a better option.
05/02/2018
Confused on LTCG tax? Here’s how CBDT has explained the new tax through four scenariosThe Budget announced a 10 percent LTCG on stocks and equity-oriented mutual funds if the amount of gains exceeded Rs 1 lakh
Confused on LTCG tax? Here’s how CBDT has explained the new tax through four scenarios
The Budget announced a 10 percent LTCG on stocks and equity-oriented mutual funds if the amount of gains exceeded Rs 1 lakh
05/02/2018
Income Tax department issues FAQs on LTCG tax
Tax levy applicable to equity shares in a company listed on a recognised stock exchange, unit of an equity-oriented fund and unit of a business trust.
16/01/2018
Gold may be a favourite of those who avoid making financial investments, but for anyone else, it makes little sense to put money in it.
Why gold is a dead investment
Gold may be a favourite of those who avoid making financial investments, but for anyone else, it makes little sense to put money in it.
04/01/2018
When is it the ‘Right Time’ to sell your holding in a Mutual Fund scheme?
When is it the ‘Right Time’ to sell your holding in a Mutual Fund scheme?
Exiting a scheme in haste can result in reinvestment risks and transaction charges.
27/12/2017
What is the real benchmark that an investor should follow? What should that be based on? The self-evident answer to that is something that aligns with your own needs. 'Need' here encompasses the way you would invest as well as what you eventually expect from the investment.
Measure return on investments against your own financial goal, not the market average
Which race are you running? Or more precisely, what's the benchmark you should follow? The self-evident answer to that is something that aligns with your needs.
23/11/2017
Return of One Idiot: Story about importance of having one more child (SAVINGS) in life. Start saving and Investing NOW....
Return Of One Idiot - An Amole Gupte Film & an IDFC MF Initiative
In the next three decades, over 30 crore Indians will be old. Return Of One Idiot is IDFC'MF's commitment to promote the culture of saving and investing in I...
14/11/2017
All of us need to follow "One Idiot".
One Idiot - An IDFC Foundation Initiative
One Idiot is part of the IDFC Foundation's commitment to educate the youth of India to be financially independent. Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.c...
18/10/2017
Wishing you and your family a very Healthy, Happy and Prosperous Diwali :)
16/10/2017
Morgan Stanley bets on India, says world’s fastest growing economy to grow 10% per year for 10 years
Amid the euphoria of Nifty touching record highs and the ongoing festive season; Morgan Stanley’s report says that India’s economy will grow by more than 10% annually in the coming decade, buoyed by demographics, reforms and globalization.
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Morgan Stanley bets on India, says world’s fastest growing economy to grow 10% per year for 10 years
Amid the euphoria of Nifty touching record highs and the ongoing festive season; Morgan Stanley’s report says that India’s economy will grow by more than 10% annually in the coming decade, buoyed by demographics, reforms and globalization.
16/10/2017
Want to invest a large sum in mutual funds? Use systematic transfer plan instead of SIP.
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Want to invest a large sum in mutual funds? Use systematic transfer plan instead of SIP
Though SIPs have become very popular, those looking to invest a large sum at one go should use STPs to minimise the risk.