Does past performance matter in selecting mutual funds?

LiveMint, Nov 5, 2019

Studies show past performance is not a sufficient condition when selecting a fund • Evaluate the portfolio construction and management to understand the risks in the scheme Topics Mutual Funds Sebi Picking a fund with a good track record is one of the cardinal principles of mutual fund selection. While examining track record, advisers and distributors rely…

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How can investors identify underperforming funds?

LiveMint, Nov 3, 2019

• Underperformance shouldn’t be always seen with pessimism • A fund that is down 20% can easily gain 20% or lose another 20% going forward Topics SIPs One of the most important money decisions to take is to weed out underperforming funds. It involves admitting to yourself that your original selection may have been poor. If…

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Ready for Samvat 2076! Here are 10 sectors which are likely to hog limelight

Money Control, Oct 30, 2019

Experts suggest investors to accumulate quality stocks across sectors which are likely to benefit the most from the policies initiated by the government. Samvat 2076 started on a robust note as bulls are back on D-Street, and expectations are that we are well on track to reclaim key resistance levels to hit fresh record highs…

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With alternate investments taking charge, where are HNIs investing?

Money Control, Oct 29, 2019

Sustained volatility in the equity market and unexpected defaults in the debt market have pushed investors to look at alternatives. Moneycontrol Contributor@moneycontrolcom Prateek Pant In recent times, the understanding and sophistication of high net worth individuals (HNI) in India have increased tremendously. Structural changes in the real-estate sector and the weakening demand for gold has…

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