What Is The Difference Between Direct & Regular Mutual Funds?
regular vs direct mutual fund A Direct plan is what you buy directly from the mutual fund company (usually from their own website). Whereas a Regular plan is what you buy through an advisor, broker, or distributor (intermediary). In a...
What is Indexation? Definition, Benefits and Calculation of Indexation
indexation Investments carry risks, the higher the risk the higher the returns and returns are subject to capital gain tax. Indexation here plays a vital role. Indexation helps in lowering down the comprehensive tax liability by regulating the purchase price...
How Long is Long Term in Mutual Funds? – Long Term Investing
how long is long term Mutual funds have diverse options to choose from. There are funds for every need and each time period. There are funds for the long term and short term. For tax purposes, short term and long...
What is STP and How it works?
what is stp What is STP? We have all heard about SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and this plan is also popular among the investors. But there is another alternative to SIP that allows an investor to invest systematically in a...
What is an Asset Management Company (AMC)? A Guide for India
Asset Management Company (AMC) What is an Asset Management Company? An Asset Management Company is a firm that pools the funds from its clients and invests the same into a variety of securities and assets. Such investments include assets such...
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Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) – What is it and how does it work?
amfi What is AMFI? AMFI, The Association of Mutual Funds in India, a non-profit government organization. SEBI regulates it primarily. Further, it dedicates itself to maintaining a Mutual Fund industry that is run across ethical lines. It maintains a high...
CAMS – Features, Services & Registration Process
Computer Age Management Service (CAMS) is a Mutual Fund Transfer Agency that provides technology-enabled services to Mutual Funds, investors, Private Equity, etc
What is AUM and How is it calculated?
Assets under management (AUM) is the total market value of the investments that are held by the Mutual Fund. In simple terms, it is the money that the mutual fund is handling for their clients/investors.
It is important to analyze the assets under management since it reflects the size and success of the company. The success of the company becomes an important factor, though not the only one, that investors can consider before making any investment.