FAQ

In what section of the Indian tax does FMP in mutual funds come?
FMPs or Fixed Maturity Plans are a class of Debt Funds. They do not come under Section 80C. However they do offer good tax benefit as they are usually f...
Wed, 2 May, 2018 at 4:50 PM
Does timing the market matter when investing in mutual funds?
“Time in the market” is much more important than “Timing the market”. For this SIP is the best way to keep investing and growing your wealth for the lon...
Wed, 2 May, 2018 at 4:50 PM
Which sectoral funds are good for a 20-year-old investment horizon via SIP?
In general, Sectoral Funds are avoidable for both short term and long term horizons. The reasons are lack of diversification, higher expense ratios and l...
Wed, 2 May, 2018 at 4:51 PM
What is the best way to invest mutual funds?
The best way to invest is to go for direct plan mutual funds that do not deduct broker commissions. So you get higher growth and upto 40% more in long te...
Wed, 2 May, 2018 at 4:51 PM
What do we mean by rolling returns in mutual funds?
Rolling returns are simply returns for a given period. A 10 year rolling return on a given date is the annualised return from ten years prior, upto that ...
Wed, 2 May, 2018 at 4:52 PM
How should I know the completion of a three year to sell an ELSS fund?
The 3 year period ends from the date of transaction. So if you are into an SIP then the 3 year will apply to each purchase in the SIP. People who want t...
Wed, 2 May, 2018 at 4:53 PM
Is there any documented proof of compounded returns on a mutual fund investment?
The published Net Asset Value from the fund house is a good proof on how the fund has performed, when compared to a previous date. Direct Plan NAVs alwa...
Wed, 2 May, 2018 at 4:53 PM
What is your experience with Fundsindia.com as investment platform? Is it a worthy platform?
I cannot comment on any specific platform, most of them are good and safe. However, if you want guaranteed higher returns (compared to regular plans), G...
Wed, 2 May, 2018 at 4:53 PM
Which mutual funds are best for long term investment of RS. 10,000 through SIP? Should I invest RS.10,000 in a single mutual funds, or should I invest RS.2,000 per month in five different mutual funds?
It is better to split the investment between 2 or max 3 funds. 5 is too much to manage given the ticket size.
Wed, 2 May, 2018 at 4:54 PM
Which is more profitable, investing money in stock market of developing countries or in developed?
Emerging markets or developing countries will offer better growth prospects for the foreseeable future, simply because there is unmet potential. However ...
Wed, 2 May, 2018 at 4:54 PM