ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme) Mutual funds are a type of mutual fund that primarily invests in equity and equity-related instruments (more than 80%) and also offers tax savings with the lowest lock-in period. Lock-in Period ELSS funds have a mandatory lock-in period of three years, which is the shortest among all tax-saving instruments under […]
Mutual funds offer schemes for varied investment objectives and risk appetites and each category fulfills a unique role in an investor’s portfolio. Let us check the different types of mutual funds available. AMFI Fund categorization As per SEBI guidelines on Categorization and Rationalization of schemes issued in October 2017, mutual fund schemes are classified as
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If you are a person aware of recent developments in investment options, you must have heard about Alternative Investments Funds (AIFs) and REIT as an Alternative Investments. If not, this is the most simplified write-up that you can find to understand the asset class. Alternative Investments are about unconventional asset classes unlike stocks, bonds etc.
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National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a voluntary and long-term investment cum pension plan launched by the Government of India. This scheme is regulated and administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). This pension programme is open to employees from the public, private and even the unorganised sectors except those from the armed
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Sovereign Gold Bonds offer a unique blend of safety and growth potential for your investments. Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) are secure, profitable, and backed by the Government of India. It frees you from the hassles of keeping physical gold. Issued by the RBI (Reserve Bank of India), it is not only a safe option but
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