Expense Ratio

From Sebi's investor-friendly rule changes and PM Modi's West Asia tour to debates on power grid reform, shrimp exports and a Zomato biography, here's today's Best of BS Opinion.

If your distributor suggests moving from a low- to a high-cost fund, question the rationale of the move

Short-duration funds (regular), for example, have given an average return of 5.79 per cent over the past three years.

Wait for a couple of months until all changes in total expense ratios have been announced and then review your situation

They should be vigilant about the cost of investment in their portfolio and take steps to reduce this