M. Pattabiraman's Blog, page 263

How to do Online KYC via ETMoney to start investing in Mutual Funds

ETMoney is an app which lets you invest into Mutual Fund Direct Plans without any commission or fees (as on date). To start investing in Mutual Funds you need to complete one time central KYC process...

{Please click on the title to continue reading the post. Do share your comments and browse other posts. Thank you.}

L&T Midcap Fund Review: Impressive Turnaround in Performance!

This is a performance review of L&T Midcap fund. Launched in Aug 2004, it has grown to the 6th position in terms of AUM ( ~ 3,700 Crore). Off the cuff, it appears to be a volatile fund since it...

{Please click on the title to continue reading the post. Do share your comments and browse other posts. Thank you.}

Small Finance Bank Deposits: Are they safe? Can I invest? Plus other FAQ

Here is a FAQ on Small Finance Banks: Are they safe? Can I invest in their fixed deposits? How are they protected? What are the safeguards? What are these banks for? Let us find out. A FAQ on Small...

{Please click on the title to continue reading the post. Do share your comments and browse other posts. Thank you.}

Small Finance Banks: Are they safe? Can I invest? Plus other FAQ

Here is a FAQ on Small Finance Banks: Are they safe? Can I invest in their fixed deposits? How are they protected? What are the safeguards? What are these banks for? Let us find out. A FAQ on Small...

{Please click on the title to continue reading the post. Do share your comments and browse other posts. Thank you.}

Download equity allocation template to plan your financial goals

If are worried about how much you should invest in equity for different financial goals, here is a simple asset allocation template that you use to plan your goals along with several video guides....

{Please click on the title to continue reading the post. Do share your comments and browse other posts. Thank you.}

What happens if my bank fails? All about Deposit insurance (DICGC)

What if my bank goes bust and does not repay my deposit? We all know that the money has insurance of only up to one lakh. How does this work? Who will step in when a bank fails and how do we get back...

{Please click on the title to continue reading the post. Do share your comments and browse other posts. Thank you.}

ULIP Returns vs Mutual Fund Returns: A Comparison

In this article, I compare, category-wise, ten-year ULIP returns vs mutual fund returns. ULIPs are currently being sold as a “better alternative” to mutual funds because they are tax...

{Please click on the title to continue reading the post. Do share your comments and browse other posts. Thank you.}

ABSL Frontline Equity Fund Review: Performance at low risk!

This is a performance review of ABSL Frontline Equity Fund. We compare the risk and reward of this fund with its benchmark and popular large cap peers. Launched in Aug. 2002, Frontline equity is the...

{Please click on the title to continue reading the post. Do share your comments and browse other posts. Thank you.}

Want to invest right for your child? Do this simple calculation today with your spouse!!

It is every parents’ dream and duty to ensure our children can do what they want to in life. It would also be great if our children do not start their earning lives with an educational loan...

{Please click on the title to continue reading the post. Do share your comments and browse other posts. Thank you.}

Can I retire at 40 with one crore in India? Early retirement feasibility check

Can I retire at 40 with one crore in India? Is it possible to retire early in India with just one crore? Since the answer is not a simple “yes” or “no” let us do an early...

{Please click on the title to continue reading the post. Do share your comments and browse other posts. Thank you.}