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Category: Debt Mutual Funds

Franklin to wind up Six Debt MFs: Next steps for affected investors

April 23, 2020 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 29 Comments

In an extraordinary development, Franklin AMC has decided to wind up six debt funds due to continuous redemptions and their inability to sell adequate matching bonds. These are the next steps for affected investors.

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Overnight Mutual Funds also have risks! What investors need to know

April 3, 2020 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 1 Comment

The risk of loss in an overnight mutual fund is the lowest among all mutual funds. However, that is only one type of risk! What investors should know before parking cash in these funds!

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Why Liquid funds and money market funds also fell in the last few days

March 20, 2020 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 6 Comments

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

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Why debt mutual funds fell last week along with equity funds

March 15, 2020 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 11 Comments

Here is why debt mutual funds also have negative returns last week (9-13 March 2020) along with equity mutual funds

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ICICI Pru Money Market Fund Review: When & how to use it

March 8, 2020 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 3 Comments

This is a review of ICICI Pru Money Market Fund, its portfolio duration and credit style history and a guide on when and how to use it

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Vodafone Idea Bond Downgrade: What should debt fund investors do?

January 27, 2020 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 4 Comments

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

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What is a ‘side-pocket’ in mutual funds? How does it work?

January 26, 2020 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 7 Comments

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

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Was Franklin AMC right in marking down Vodafone Idea Bonds?

January 25, 2020 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 16 Comments

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.

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Why star ratings should not be used for selecting debt funds!

January 18, 2020 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 3 Comments

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!

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Franklin Ultra Short Bond Fund down by 4%! What to do next?

January 17, 2020 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 29 Comments

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.

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Bharat Bond ETF FAQ: Is it worth buying? Are there better alternatives?

December 11, 2019 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 4 Comments

Bharat Bond ETF opens for subscription between 12-20th Dec 2019. Is this the answer to credit risk problems in debt mutual funds? Is it worth buying? Are there better alternatives?

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Debt Mutual Fund Categories Explained For Retail Investors

December 8, 2019 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 3 Comments

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

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Three Key Mutual Fund Terms All Retail Investors Should Know

December 7, 2019 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 2 Comments

Whether you hold equity-oriented mutual funds or debt-oriented mutual funds, here are three key mutual fund terms all retail investors should know. This is part two of a three-part series by SEBI RIA Swapnil Kendhe

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Basics of Debt Mutual Funds Explained for New Investors

December 6, 2019 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 2 Comments

Debt mutual funds need not be hard-to-understand products. Here are the basics that every retail investor should know before investing or avoiding debt mutual funds! This is part one of a three-part series.

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Vodafone Idea Downgrade Again Exposes Mutual Fund Selection Problems

November 20, 2019 / M. Pattabiraman / @pattufreefincal / 2 Comments

The Ratings Downgrade of Vodafone Idea NCDS once again exposes problems in debt and hybrid mutual funds. What investors can do to handle such credit events

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