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Your Questions Answered: I want to invest in Nifty Realty Index. Please elaborate on it and how it is taxed?

The Nifty Realty Index reflects the performance of the real estate sector in India. Investing in mutual funds tracking this index offers diversification, professional management, and liquidity. However, there are risks such as market fluctuations and management fees.

4 min read27 Mar 2024
Mutual Funds

Your Questions Answered: I want to invest in emerging sectors. Please explain what are logistics mutual funds?

Logistics mutual funds focus on the fast-growing logistics sector in India, offering benefits like professional management, diversification, convenience, and tax efficiency. However, risks include thematic, volatility, and selection risks due to sector-specific challenges.

5 min read18 Mar 2024
Insurance

Your Questions Answered: I have physical, mental issues. Will it affect my ability to get insurance?

Obtaining health insurance with dual diagnoses can be challenging due to the perceived risk factor of mental health issues. Specialized insurance plans and group insurance through employers offer options. Seeking professional guidance is recommended for navigating complex health insurance policies.

2 min read16 Mar 2024
Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds stress test result: 6 days required for 50% portfolio liquidation of Quant Mid Cap Fund

Mutual Funds stress test result: ‘Our Predictive Analytics tools endorse that there are no classic signs of euphoria in Indian equities at this point,’ said Quant MF

2 min read15 Mar 2024
Mutual Funds

Your Questions Answered: I want to invest in sectoral funds. Please elaborate what are manufacturing mutual funds?

Manufacturing mutual funds predominantly invest in companies in the manufacturing sector, offering exposure to economic growth and government initiatives. However, they carry market and sectoral risks, making them suitable for knowledgeable investors with a long-term horizon.

5 min read14 Mar 2024
Insurance

Your Questions Answered: Can I claim health insurance outside my hometown?

IRDAI's 'Cashless Anywhere' facility in health insurance simplifies claim settlements in non-network hospitals across India. Policyholders can now seek treatment without upfront payments or concerns about network hospitals, making it easier to access medical services.

3 min read12 Mar 2024
Money

Your Questions Answered: How does tax-loss harvesting work and can it minimise my tax outgo?

Tax-loss harvesting is a strategy to minimize tax liability by selling underperforming investments to offset gains. It helps rebalance portfolios and reduce overall tax burden by offsetting short-term losses against gains and long-term losses against gains.

2 min read9 Mar 2024
Mutual Funds

Your Questions Answered: How is the Nifty 200 Momentum 30 Index different from Nifty 200 Index?

The Nifty 200 Momentum 30 Index selects the top 30 companies based on momentum scores from the Nifty 200. It targets high-growth sectors and businesses, but with limited diversification and higher risk.

4 min read6 Mar 2024
Money

How to claim unclaimed deposits? RBI answers some commonly asked questions

The amounts credited to the DEA Fund are the credit balances in any deposit account maintained with banks, which have not been operated upon for 10 years or more by the depositor, or any amount remaining unclaimed for 10 years or more.

2 min read6 Mar 2024
Money

Your Questions Answered: I am about to retire. How can I take advantage of international retirement plans?

Consider cross-border investments and international retirement plans for portfolio diversification and increased retirement savings.

2 min read2 Mar 2024
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