When it comes to investing in mutual funds, Systematic Investment Plan – most commonly known as SIP – is an excellent approach for your long-term or short-term financial goals. With SIP, an investor has the liberty to invest a fixed amount of money in mutual funds at regular intervals.

Did you know that the Indian Mutual Fund market can be categorized into various types on the basis of its structure, asset class, investment objectives, speciality, and other such factors? It is important to know the classification of mutual funds as it will help you make wiser decisions in creating a portfolio that meets your financial goals. To help you in your quest, here is a complete guide on the different types of mutual funds.

Taxation on mutual funds is a complex topic. Taxes paid on your mutual fund investments vastly depend on factors such as what kind of funds you have invested in, the duration of your investment, which income tax slab you belong to and so on.

Funds of Funds are a type of mutual fund investing in other mutual fund schemes. It is also known as a multi-manager investment. Instead of directly investing in stocks or bonds or other securities, a fund manager makes a portfolio...

National Savings Certificate (NSC) is a tax saving investment with the aim to encourage small or medium savings backed by Central Government.  The NSC scheme is available at all Post Offices and promoted by the Indian Government. Since the scheme...

What are Dynamic Asset Allocation Funds? Dynamic Asset Allocation funds are hybrid funds that invest in a mix of asset classes. They usually invest in Equity, Debt, Equity Derivatives, Real Estate, etc. and are managed dynamically. Based on the investment...

What is a National Pension Scheme NPS? National Pension Scheme NPS is an initiative by the Central Government open to employees from public, private and unorganized sectors. Earlier, this scheme was open only to public sector employees. Now, it allows...

In India, Fixed Deposits are  important as well as popular among investors. These are considered safe and can offer good interest rates. A Fixed Deposit is considered good for risk-averse investors and offers various interest rates depending on the tenure...