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What are the different types of mutual funds and how they are categorized?

Investment, Mutual Funds / Kaushik Paul / February 1, 2024

Overview Though the topic could sound very basic to many, for many others it would be a helpful guide to better understand mutual funds as an investment option. Mutual funds offer schemes for varied investment objectives and risk appetites and each category fulfills a unique role in an investor’s portfolio. AMFI Fund categorization As per […]

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What is REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)?

Investment, REIT / Kaushik Paul / January 23, 2024

REIT – Alternative Investment 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

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Everything about NPS

Investment, NPS, Retirement / Kaushik Paul / January 18, 2024

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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What is a Sovereign Gold Bond?

Bonds, Investment / Kaushik Paul / December 22, 2023

Secure, profitable, and backed by the Government of India, SGBs offer a unique blend of safety and growth potential for your investments. It frees you from the hassles of keeping physical gold. Issued by the RBI, it is not only a safe option but also offers assured additional interest on capital. (SGB 2023-24 Series III.

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What is the process of mutual fund redemption and how to approach redemption?

Mutual Funds, Personal Finance / Kaushik Paul / August 3, 2023

Mutual fund redemption A mutual fund redemption request is the request to withdraw units (amount) from your mutual fund investments. Things to consider while submitting a redemption request. Mostly financial needs and sometimes our sentiments (fear) owing to certain market situations drive the redemption request. There are some essential things to keep in mind while

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