Sip

Periodically switching funds from equity to debt funds is an efficient way to rebalance the portfolio (Photo: iStock)

The merits of debt fund systematic investment plans

5 min read . 06:00 AM IST

The key thing to remember about SIPs is that, as an investor, you are always in charge, and you can control your investments the way you like. (iStock)

SIP amount does not get credited to the savings account until you redeem funds

1 min read . 22 Jan 2020

The AMC has maintained its lead in equity AUM, which improves the revenue mix.

HDFC AMC clocks a steady Q3; valuations, though, still pricey

1 min read . 22 Jan 2020

Continue your SIPs even in a downturn

3 min read . 15 Jan 2020

RBI allows SIP payments through UPI

1 min read . 11 Jan 2020

Invest across categories and AMCs

2 min read . 08 Jan 2020

Investors should compare their funds’ performances with their peer funds

What to do if your SIP is delivering negative returns?

1 min read . 31 Dec 2019

Even out equity risks with debt funds

2 min read . 18 Dec 2019

The data further shows that 60% of India’s SIP flows are more than 5 years old but these account for just 18% of the SIP AUM. (iStock)

How high SIP numbers square with poor net inflows in MFs

2 min read . 17 Dec 2019

The interest earned in an EPF account becomes taxable if there is no fresh contribution to the account (Photo: iStock)

Consider investing in multiple AMCs

2 min read . 16 Dec 2019

Currently, mutual funds have 2.89 crore SIP accounts through which investors regularly invest in Indian mutual fund schemes. (Photo: iStock)

Mutual fund investment via SIP rises 3.2% to ₹8,246 crore in October

2 min read . 13 Nov 2019

Variable transfer plans let you invest more when markets are low

2 min read . 13 Nov 2019

It is not advisable to have an aggressive MF portfolio for shorter time frame

1 min read . 07 Nov 2019

How can investors identify underperforming funds?

4 min read . 03 Nov 2019

Diversify SIP investments across fund houses

2 min read . 30 Oct 2019

The monthly net SIP inflow in MFs in quarter ended September 2019 was ₹8,253 crore, against ₹8,238 crore figure in quarter ended April 2019 (Photo: iStock)

Why it doesn’t make sense to stop your SIPs mid-way

9 min read . 22 Oct 2019

You can choose the right set of funds from the Mint 50 list of funds across these categories to build your portfolio (Photo: iStock)

Streamline MF portfolio with careful allocation across different categories

1 min read . 02 Oct 2019

The survey also showed that people are increasingly embracing mutual funds and investing through SIPs (Photo: Mint)

Indians are starting to save for retirement early, but is it enough?

2 min read . 29 Sep 2019

Assuming a higher return than what the long-term average warrants based on short-term market movements may mean that you may fall short of the goal value that you are targeting (Photo: iStock)

How do you ride a manic depressive stock market?

6 min read . 29 Sep 2019

SIP is beneficial for the long-term investment plans, especially those where one invests for seven to 10 years. (Photo: iStock)

Give last few instalments of SIP time to grow before withdrawing entire sum

1 min read . 18 Sep 2019