Here is why liquid funds and money market funds also fell in the last few days

A discussion on what affected investors should do after the Vodafone Idea bond downgrade. Affected mutual funds have started side-pocketing their exposure.

A simple explanation of what is a ‘side-pocket’ in mutual funds, when it is created, how is it useful to investors. An easy-to-understand FAQ

Franklin AMC marked down Vodafone Idea bonds in their debt funds by 100% SEBI is said to be probing this action. Did Franklin do the right thing? Or should it have waited for the bond to default? A look at both sides of the argument.

Here is why investors should not use mutual fund star ratings for selecting debt funds. When all risks are not factored in, the result would be misleading and expensive!

NAV of several Franklin Debt fund including, Franklin Ultra Short Bond Fund is down by 4-5%. This is possible due to a write-down of Vodafone Idea bonds A look at what investors should do now.

Debt mutual fund categories are explained in simple language. Retail investors can use them to understand when to use which category. This is part three of a three-part series by SEBI RIA Swapnil Kendhe