Nifty vs Nifty PSU Bank vs Nifty Private Bank: Time for Private Bank Index Funds/ETFs?

The importance of the banking sector in providing stability and growth to an economy is something that even a non-expert can intuitively understand. Among their many roles, the one most relevant for an investor is funding both trade, enterprise, businesses and consumerism. We recently discussed MNC Funds as an alternative to large cap fund. So…

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Warning! Even “large cap” stocks are not liquid enough! Can you handle this?

Stock investors would be well aware of a small difference between the buy-price and sell-price of a share, known as the bid-ask spread. This “cost” or “loss” (applicable for an immediate buy and sell) is inevitable and quite different from brokerage costs. The price difference is a measure of liquidity in the market. The bid-ask…

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Franklin India Equity Fund (Prima Plus) Review: slipping performance?

Come September 2019, Franklin India Equity Fund (previously called Franklin Prima Plus) would complete 25 years – the 3rd such fund from the AMC (along Bluechip, Prima). In this performance review, we take a look at how Franklin India Equity Fund (FIEF) has fared against its benchmarks. Product Positioning: From June 2018, the fund was…

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