This is a comparison of SBI ETF Nifty 50 with UTI Nifty Index Fund. we ask if it automatically makes sense to choose the SBI ETF as its expense ratio is 30% lower? The answer is no!
Continue reading →The Ministry of finance in a gazette notification dated 12th Dec 2019 has updated the scheme year of all small savings instrument rules to 2019. A look at what has changed and what has not.
Continue reading →In this reader story, Suresh Murugan shares the lessons he learned after meeting an accident on the way back from his marriage
Continue reading →This is a performance review of Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund. We find out if it makes sense to choose or keep the faith with this fund or switch to large cap index funds
Continue reading →The Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana is a new unemployment insurance scheme. Will this provide enough relief if we lose our jobs? Let us find out how the scheme works, its benefits and features
Continue reading →Will the delay in EPF interest payment for 2018-2019 result in a loss to subscribers? Will it affect compounding? We show that it does with some simple examples.
Continue reading →This is a free e-book for absolute beginners and newbies to personal finance by Vinay Rai. Young earners and those who wish to organise their personal finances can use this book as a “starter kit” and begin 2020 with confidence
Continue reading →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?
Continue reading →Axis Nifty 100 Index Fund has a Total Expense Ratio of 0.16% for the direct plan with 436 Crores in AUM. Is this too expensive? Is it worth shifting from a Nifty 50 index fund to Axis Nifty 100? Let us find out
Continue reading →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
Continue reading →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
Continue reading →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.
Continue reading →Should we pay tax on fixed deposits each year or only on maturity? What does the law say? What are the options for the investor? Can we pay on maturity even if there is a tax deduction at source? Let us find out
Continue reading →Many online products and services can be renewed monthly or annually. The annual fee is considerably lower than the sum of the monthly fees over a year. Does it always make sense to take the discount and pay annually? Let us find out.
Continue reading →The series of relief measures to boost a flagging economy has led to speculation if personal income tax would be cut next. What is the probability of this happening? An analysis
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