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Should you invest in SIFs? Experts explain who these funds are meant for

Specialised Investment Funds are emerging as an alternative to traditional equity mutual funds, offering long-short strategies, greater flexibility and active market management, b…

Can a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP build a Rs 1 crore corpus? Check how long it may take

A Rs 10,000 monthly SIP can build a Rs 1 crore corpus in 20 years at 12% returns, while annual SIP increases can significantly shorten the wealth creation journey.

7 equity mutual funds delivered over 15% returns in 3 months. Did you park your cash in any?

Gold can cushion portfolio downturns, improve risk-adjusted returns: WhiteOak Capital MF study

Investing in a mix of equities, fixed income, and gold can lead to improved risk-adjusted gains. Gold often acts as a safety net when stock markets decline. By incorporating asset…

MF Tracker: ITI Small Cap Fund delivers 25% returns, tops 3-year chart. Should you book profits now?

ITI Small Cap Fund topped the three-year return chart with a 25.19% return, outperforming its benchmark and category average. While strong stock selection drove much of the outper…

PPFAS GIFT reduces minimum investment in its two outbound passive funds to $500

PPFAS GIFT has cut the minimum investment in its S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 outbound passive funds from $5,000 to $500, effective August 25. The move aims to broaden access to global…

Best gilt mutual funds to invest in August 2026

Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go up. The bond prices and yields move in o…

Investors’ equity rush helps SIP assets triple in five years

Mutual fund SIP investments have seen significant growth over five years. The number of unique mutual fund investors increased substantially during this period. SIP assets under…

Axis Pension Fund AUM crosses Rs 20,000 crore, doubles assets in 15 months

Axis Pension Fund has crossed Rs 20,000 crore in assets under management, doubling its AUM in 15 months amid growing adoption of the National Pension System. The pension fund said…

Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap among top 5 flexicap mutual funds with highest mid and smallcap exposure in July 2026

Top flexicap funds with high mid and smallcap exposure include Old Bridge, Samco, Navi, Bajaj Finserv and Unifi. In July 2026, their combined allocations ranged from 46.6% to 63.4…

Have Rs 50 lakh to invest? Expert explains whether lumpsum or STP is the better strategy

Investors with a large lump sum can consider investing 25–30% in equity upfront and moving the rest through a 24-month STP. A diversified allocation across equity, hybrid funds, d…

Magnum SIF by SBI Mutual Fund garners over Rs 1,100 crore in Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund NFO

SBI Mutual Fund’s Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund mobilised Rs 1,154 crore, the highest NFO collection in the Equity SIF category, highlighting rising investor interest i…

Portfolios need better solutions to existing problems, not more products says Radhika Gupta

Radhika Gupta advises investors to view Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) as solutions to specific portfolio needs rather than additional products. She highlights Hybrid Long Sh…

Smallcap funds stand out with 55% SIP penetration, AUM surges 5x in 5 years: Crisil-AMFI report

Smallcap funds led SIP penetration at 55% in March 2026, while SIP AUM surged over fivefold to Rs 1.83 lakh crore in five years, AMFI-Crisil data showed.

NFO Insight: Invesco India Pharma and Healthcare Fund opens for subscription. Right time to invest in pharma funds?

Invesco India has unveiled an innovative pharma and healthcare fund tailored for investors seeking opportunities in India's burgeoning healthcare landscape. This fund focuses on l…

Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in August 2026

Don't think that corporate bond funds do not have any risk. Sure, the highest rating of AAA offers you higher safety. But make sure your fund manager is not taking any extra risk…

From -2% to 24% in a year: What makes momentum fund returns vary so sharply

Momentum funds have produced inconsistent returns during quieter market phases, particularly index-based funds that have encountered significant hurdles. The contrasting results a…

Modified & Macaulay duration in bonds: Know how they differ and their use in debt mutual funds

If you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 115th part of this series, Riju Mehta exp…

​Can a Rs 30,000 mutual fund SIP help you build Rs 5 crore? Check the timeline

​Building a Rs 5 crore retirement or financial corpus via a monthly SIP of Rs 30,000 requires disciplined planning. Based on an expected 12% CAGR, a fixed SIP takes around 24 year…

Mutual fund NFOs: 6 new funds to open for subscription this week; ICICI Prudential MF to launch 3 life cycle funds​

Around six new mutual fund schemes will open for subscription between August 24 and August 28. The upcoming launches include three target-date life cycle funds from ICICI Prudenti…

A 70:30 strategy could help investors balance gold and silver exposure: Tata Mutual Fund

Tata Mutual Fund recommends a 70:30 strategic allocation between gold and silver for investors looking to balance stability with growth. The fund house remains bullish on both pre…

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund among top 7 flexicap mutual funds to invest in August 2026

ETMutualFunds shortlisted seven flexicap funds based on mean rolling returns, five-year consistency, downside risk, outperformance and asset size. Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund topp…

Equity mutual funds swing up to 8% last week. Check top 5 gainers and losers

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund announces feature changes across 6 funds, including flexi cap, large cap

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund will revise six schemes from August 26 to align with SEBI norms. Changes include broader gold and silver ETF exposure, revised asset allocations, updated…