Mutual funds to buy a Rs 70-lakh home…

I am a 32-year-old government employee. I am currently investing in the following funds for the last two years: HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund - Direct Plan – Growth: Rs 3,000ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund…

How advisors figure out which ESG funds are…

Martin Barraud | OJO Images | Getty ImagesWhen introducing clients to the idea of sustainable, or socially responsible, investing, financial advisors' questions often spark a revelation."Our first question to any potential client is about values,"…

What is a dividend plan in mutual funds?

Come April 2021 and dividend plans in mutual funds will be history. As per new Sebi norms, dividends plans will be called ‘pay-out of income distribution cum capital withdrawal option.’ Similarly, the other two dividend…

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Peathegee Inc | Tetra images | Getty ImagesYou have just a few weeks to tap the money you've been saving for medical needs — or risk losing it.Health-care flexible spending accounts, which your employer may…

What are balanced mutual funds?

Balanced funds are a new category of hybrid funds that came into existence after the recategorisation of mutual fund schemes by Sebi in 2017. Until then, mutual fund participants - be it fund managers, advisors…

What are close-ended mutual funds?

Close-ended mutual fund schemes, as the name suggests, are closed for subscription and sale after the initial subscriptions through New Fund Offer. For example, when you invest in a five-year closed-ended scheme, you are given…