Q :I want to know about kothari pioneer prima fund I had invested in 1999. Answer :It is now Franklin India Prima Fund. It is a midcap fund and was a very good performer for a long time. However, from the last 3 years the performance has not been at its best. You may want to redeem from this fund. The...

Q :Can u please let me know what retirement plans are good for either monthly/quarterly returns Answer :For a retired person, it is important to take care of two things: Monthly income and inflation-adjusted growth of the portfolio. When monthly income is a requirement, then you can look at Post Office...

Q :As most of the sectoral funds are giving good returns for past six months. Will it be advisable to invest in sectoral funds?if yes in what of funds and the period of investment. Answer :One should not have more than 10% of one's portfolio in sectoral funds/ themes as it gets quite risky. The 2000...

Q :Six best funds to invest around 10 lacs through SIP for five years and expected return after five years Answer :The best mutual fund is the one which is best for your personal situation. This means the risk level, asset class, type of fund and your goals, timeframe and financial profile must all agree...

Q :I wish to invest in an NRI fund and get a monthly income, so that I should get at least 10% or more interest. Answer : NRI funds (Eg: Reliance NRI Equity fund) are similar to any other mutual fund. The packaging is different and only NRIs are allowed to invest in them. The mandate of the fund may...

Many of us remember this advertising campaign, which used a common phenomenon that occurs with every child anywhere in the world – my father has the better muscles, better body, better hair, better smile, better teeth, better job, better car, better voice, better moustache, better briefcase, or better...

While all actively managed equity funds aim to beat the index, an index fund aims to generate returns that replicate that of the stock market by investing in the stocks that constitute the market index. This sort of equity investing may be suitable for those who are looking to venture into equities,...

Shares: When companies look for money for their business, they can get it in two ways - either they borrow from a bank and pay interest ("debt") or they ask people like you and me to invest and give us shares ("equity"). A share is a part of a business. Then let's say a friend...

If you go to a doctor complaining of a headache, you will almost certainly be asked if it's an acute pain or chronic pain. If the headache is the result of bad investments made over a period of time, it's chronic and your portfolio might need professional help. But if you're stressed out...

If we asked you why exactly you have units of whatever mutual fund you're invested in, would you be able to answer? Chances are that you would have bought that fund because your friend or spouse or parent or colleague recommended it. You can very rightly say that's why you are invested in a mutual...