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Contra funds no different from large-cap ones
Under pressure from investors for quick returns, fund managers end up buying much the same stocks
Getting insurance for disabled is a difficult, costly affair
Very few options available for health and life insurance for the specially-abled
Make your portfolio inflation-proof
With the average WPI-based inflation at 7.5% and CPI-based one above 10%, a bit of aggression is required to beat inflation. Four experts give their views
Long-term investors could take a week off
Markets to be impacted more by US polls than corporate balance sheets
Buying electronic goods on EMIs doesn't make sense
Check for hidden costs such as processing charges, especially for products priced below Rs 50,000
Gold prices don't matter
Besides being an investment instrument, it is hedge against inflation and store of value
Birlas take control of mutual fund venture with Sun Life
Buys 1 per cent stake in 50:50 JV to take its stake to 51 per cent
Birlas take control of mutual fund venture with Sun Life
Buy 1% more in 50:50 JV to raise stake to 51%
Signs of a Ponzi scheme
Regulatory confusion and delays in consumer courts mean the retail investor is on his own
Saving papers for a 'taxing day'
With e-filing catching up, allowing digitised documents will make life simpler
MFs lose equity assets for the 5th month in a row
Range-bound markets saw net outflows of Rs 1,984 crore
MFs lose equity assets for fifth month in a row
Investors redeem units worth Rs 2,000 crore in October
Mutual fund assets touch 18-month high driven by income funds
Income funds have reported the highest inflows at Rs 29,330 cr
'Pre-payment penalty should be reasonable'
Report issued on more fixed interest loan products
Bring your child closer to the world of banking
By opening a bank account early and financially rewarding them for achievements, you can teach them the value of money