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AUM of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund grows by 147% in 2020!

The AUM (asset under management) of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund (previously known as Parag Parikh Long Term Equity Fund) grew by 147% in 2020. This article evaluates the AUM growth of this fund and...



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What return should a 30-year-old investor aim for their retirement portfolio?

Let us discuss a question received a few days ago: “What return should a 30-year-old investor aim for their retirement portfolio?” Retirement is assumed to be a good 25 years away. The...



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Active large cap mutual funds vs Nifty SIP returns comparison

We evaluate the performance of 28 active large cap mutual funds by comparing their 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 year SIP returns with Nifty 50 TRI. Investors would be aware of the explicit underperformance of...



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New Ebook: Do Not Buy Gaming Consoles, Buy this instead!

Does your child want the new Sony PlayStation 5(PS5)? Maybe they want an Xbox? Maybe you know a friend who is planning to buy these. However, do not buy these gaming consoles! In our new ebook, tech...



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Can I buy MF in my child’s name, sell when she becomes major and save tax?

A few days ago, a discussion led to an interesting question in the freefincal goal-based investing Facebook group: Can I buy mutual funds in the name of my minor child; wait until she becomes a major...



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Direct vs Regular Plan Mutual Funds: 8 year SIP return difference

Direct mutual fund plans were introduced from Jan 1st 2013. In this article, we list the return difference between an 8-year SIP in a direct plan and a regular plan mutual fund. Scared that it would...



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Dr LalPathlabs Stock Analysis: First amongst equals?

In this stock analysis episode, we consider Dr Lal PathLabs Limited, an international diagnostic and healthcare test service provider. Its IPO opened in Dec 2015. In Oct 2020, the company was in the...



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How to control our emotions when investing in mutual funds

Every time the market hits an all-time high, many investors get jittery. Questions like “should I book profits now?” “Should I stop investing now?” start doing the rounds in...



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Starting late? Here is how you can get your finances on track!

Many of us start managing money and investing late. In this article, Jayashree Francis explains from experience how you can quickly get your finances on track. About the author: Jayashree is a...



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Should I buy Power Finance Corporation NCD Bonds for 10 or 15-years

The public bond sale of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) Non-convertible debentures (NCD) starts today (Jan 15th) and will close on Jan 29th 2021. We look at who consider buying these bonds and who...



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