Money Today model fund portfolios fare well on Sept quarter earnings
All the top sectors where the four Money Today model fund portfolios have their money fared well, thanks to the September quarter results of companies giving some direction to the market.Mutual fund watch: HDFC TOP 200 has outperformed its category in past 5 years
HDFC TOP 200 has outperformed its category in the past five years.Growth could take precedence over inflation for RBI to soften policy stance
The performance of the economy continues to decline. Growth could take precedence over all other issues and it is inevitable to see a softening policy bias from the Reserve Bank of India, says Kotak Mutual Fund CEO Sandesh Kirkire.Mutual funds rejigging portfolios: What's in, what's out
Mutual funds are churning portfolios after the economic reforms announced by the government in September and October. Since mutual funds manage huge money, it helps to know where they are investing, which shows their outlook on various sectors and stocks.How mutual funds launched before 2000 are performing
As the year comes to a close, we look at the recent performance of some mutual fund schemes launched in the 1990s. While some of these funds continue to be high on the ratings chart, some have shown a fall in performance of late.
The easy way of trading in gold and silver
You can buy small quantities of the precious metals in physical format using this online trading platform for bullion.A look at recent rulings which can affect you
A look at recent rulings which can affect you.Invest in tax-free bonds to get higher post-tax returns
By March 2013, 10 government-owned infrastructure companies would issue Rs 53,500-crore worth of tax-free bonds. As interest earned from these bonds would not be taxed, investors would earn a better post-tax return than from bank fixed deposits.Income tax department upgrades its e-filing website
The income tax department has upgraded its e-filing website with a better look and more features.Expense ratio hike eating into your mutual fund portfolio
The Securities and Exchange Board of India had earlier this year allowed mutual funds to increase the expense ratio by 0.20 percentage point for all investors and another 0.30 percentage point for investors in specified small towns.
Change in rules prompt insurers to innovate and get investors back to Ulips
Earlier, unit-linked insurance plans were being surrendered before maturity. After the change in rules, Ulips are not finding takers.
Budget-buys: Best laptops for under Rs 35,000
The buzz these days is all about Ultrabooks. But not everyone can afford to spend Rs 50,000 or more to buy one. Most first-time buyers would have a budget of under Rs 35,000. Here's a list of the best budget-buys:
Realty watch: How to decide between buying a plot and a house
Buying a property is tough. As if saving money for the goal isn't arduous enough, you have to rack your brain to decide what to buy - an apartment or a built-up house or a plot.How to get most out of your realty investments
When you invest in a built-up property to earn regular income, there is no need to worry about exiting. But when your aim is capital gain, timing the sale is the key to good returns. Here are some factors that you must look at to get the most out of your property investments.
ETF of PSU firms may be heavy on energy, power and banking sectors
The government is planning to launch an exchange-traded fund, or ETF, comprising government-owned listed companies, to pare stakes in public sector undertakings.IPOs trading below issue price are good picks in current market
The stocks on which experts are positive include VA Tech Wabag, Bajaj Corp, IL&FS Transportation Networks, United Bank of India, Oberoi Realty, Man InfraConstruction, Hathway Cable & Datacom and MOIL.
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