Gilt mutual funds may not have credit risks but they are also volatile and can lead to losses! What investors need to know before choosing them

Though Franklin AMC had no option but to close down six debt funds, they should have handled it a lot quicker and a lot better

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.

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!

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