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The Quiet Revolution in India’s mutual fund landscape
How India's Investors Discovered That Boring Investing Wins

2025-11-09

How I pick mutual funds: Value Research CEO Dhirendra Kumar

Every few weeks, someone asks me, "Which is the best mutual fund right now?" I smile and say the unhelpful truth: there isn't one. There's only the fund that fits my goal, my horizon, and my nerves. Here's how I do it.

Why discipline and diversification are more effective than trying to time the market for long-term investors

Small- and mid-cap funds are not for the faint-hearted. For long-term investors, discipline, diversification, and alignment with financial goals remain far more effective than trying to time the market.

Why attention is shifting back to diversified equity funds

As market leadership fragments and returns turn uneven, attention is shifting back to diversified equity funds, which balance growth with stability.

Global Funds Testing Investors’ Resilience

International funds have delivered 29% return in the past year. Will volatile markets test investor resilience?

Riding Out the Volatility with Passive Funds

As investors grapple with a volatile landscape, passive funds are proving indispensable to get market returns from a diversified set of stocks at a very low cost.

The Hybrid Path to Riches

The hybrid fund space is evolving fast, and investors need to stay on top to ensure they are picking stability over risk.

The Cautious Money-Making Approach of Debt Fund

Focus on GSecs and quality of corporate bond portfolio make debt funds a steady anchor for diversified investment strategies.

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