Category: Mutual Funds

May 6, 2026

How to Build Your First Mutual Fund Portfolio from Scratch

You understand SIPs. You know the difference between large cap and mid cap. You have completed your KYC. Now comes the real question: how do you actually put together a mutual fund portfolio that makes...

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May 5, 2026

LTCG and STCG Tax on Mutual Funds: What You Owe and When

One topic that confuses many mutual fund investors is capital gains tax. Unlike a salary where tax is deducted at source automatically, mutual fund gains require you to understand and report taxes yourself. The rules...

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May 3, 2026

Index Funds vs Actively Managed Funds: The Honest Comparison

One of the most important debates in investing is whether to use index funds — which simply track a market index — or actively managed funds — where a fund manager tries to beat the...

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April 29, 2026

How to Read a Mutual Fund Factsheet — A Beginner’s Walkthrough

Every mutual fund publishes a monthly factsheet — a document packed with information about the fund’s performance, portfolio, and key metrics. For a beginner, it can look overwhelming. But once you know what to look...

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April 25, 2026

Debt Funds Explained: Are They Safer Than Equity Funds?

When people think of mutual funds, they usually think of equity — stocks, markets, and growth. But there is an entire world of debt mutual funds that most retail investors overlook. Debt funds can be...

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April 3, 2026

Large Cap vs Mid Cap vs Small Cap Funds: What’s the Difference?

When you start exploring mutual funds, you quickly encounter terms like large cap, mid cap, and small cap. These are not just size labels — they represent very different risk and return profiles. Understanding the...

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March 29, 2026

SIP vs Lump Sum: Which Is Better for You?

When you decide to invest in mutual funds, one of the first questions you face is: should I invest a fixed amount every month (SIP), or should I put in all my money at once...

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March 27, 2026

What Is a Mutual Fund? A Plain-English Beginner’s Guide

If you have ever heard someone say ‘I invest in mutual funds’ and quietly nodded without really knowing what that means, you are not alone. Most people in India have heard the term, especially with...

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