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New Ebook: Do Not Buy Gaming Consoles, Buy this instead!

January 21, 2021 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal Featured

Does your child want the new Sony PlayStation 5(PS5)? Maybe they want an Xbox? Maybe you know a friend who is planning to buy these. However, do not buy these gaming consoles! In our new ebook, tech expert Ravi Kumar presents a step by step guide for non-techies with all relevant resources to build a…

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How to profit from content writing: Our new ebook!

December 25, 2020 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal Featured

I am happy to announce the release of our new e-book: How to profit from content writing. Two professional content writers, Smriti and Deepti share their experiences and insights on how to create effective content, how to become a freelance content writer and generate regular side-income. You can buy the book at a 50% discount…

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Which mutual funds did investors prefer in 2020?

January 25, 2021 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal

In this article, we list the mutual funds investors preferred in 2020 by estimating fund inflows. Yesterday, we discussed the AUM change in Parag Parikh Flexicap Fund: and how it grew by 147% in 2020! Today we considered the AUM change of 746 mutual funds in 2020. As many as 133 funds registered a 100%…

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AUM of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund grows by 147% in 2020!

January 24, 2021 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal

The AUM (asset under management) of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund (previously known as Parag Parikh Long Term Equity Fund) grew by 147% in 2020. This article evaluates the AUM growth of this fund and discusses if this is a cause for concern. This article stems from a question posed by a reader: “I have…

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What return should a 30-year-old investor aim for their retirement portfolio?

January 23, 2021 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal

Let us discuss a question received a few days ago: “What return should a 30-year-old investor aim for their retirement portfolio?” Retirement is assumed to be a good 25 years away. The first step of having a clear goal: Why the money is needed and when it is needed is already part of the question….

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Active large cap mutual funds vs Nifty SIP returns comparison

January 22, 2021 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal

We evaluate the performance of 28 active large cap mutual funds by comparing their 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 year SIP returns with Nifty 50 TRI. Investors would be aware of the explicit underperformance of large cap funds from early 2018, while the actual underperformance began well before that: Active mutual funds struggle to beat Nifty 50 for last seven…

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Can I buy MF in my child’s name, sell when she becomes major and save tax?

January 20, 2021 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal

A few days ago, a discussion led to an interesting question in the freefincal goal-based investing Facebook group: Can we buy mutual funds in the name of my minor child; wait until she becomes a major to redeem? She will then have to pay tax on capital gains. We discuss the rules in this regard…

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Direct vs Regular Plan Mutual Funds: 8 year SIP return difference

January 19, 2021 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal

Direct mutual fund plans were introduced from Jan 1st 2013. In this article, we list the return difference between an 8-year SIP in a direct plan and a regular plan mutual fund. Scared that it would disrupt sales, SEBI has still not renamed “regular plans” for what they really are: “commission plans” – nothing “regular”…

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Dr LalPathlabs Stock Analysis: First amongst equals?

January 18, 2021 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal

In this stock analysis episode, we consider Dr Lal PathLabs Limited, an international diagnostic and healthcare test service provider. Its IPO opened in Dec 2015. In Oct 2020, the company was in the news for the wrong reasons: a data breach About the author:  Ashish Tekwani has done his Masters in Finance from NMIMS, Mumbai….

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How to control our emotions when investing in mutual funds

January 17, 2021 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal

Every time the market hits an all-time high, many investors get jittery. Questions like “should I book profits now?” “Should I stop investing now?” start doing the rounds in social media. This article discusses a simple way to handle our emotions when investing in mutual funds or any capital market-linked product. The adage, “show me…

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Starting late? Here is how you can get your finances on track!

January 16, 2021 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal

Many of us start managing money and investing late. In this article, Jayashree Francis explains from experience how you can quickly get your finances on track. About the author: Jayashree is a content manager and learning professional, with over two decades of experience in a career spread over academics and the industry. She is a late…

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