Understanding mutual fund charges and fees in India

Fees and charges for investing in mutual funds in India Mutual funds are pooled investments managed by qualified fund managers who invest the money in securities such as equities, bonds, and short-term debt to generate inflation-beating returns. However, fund management…
Laxmi Dental Ltd. IPO Analysis

Our View: Subscribe Introduction Laxmi Dental Limited is an integrated dental products company. The company offers custom crowns and bridges, branded dental items like clear aligners and thermoforming sheets, aligner-related products as part of its aligner solutions, and pediatric dental…
What is a Bad Bank?

Bad banks is a term that gained popularity in the aftermath of the global financial crisis of 2007-09 in which several big banks went bust. The crisis triggered discussions about setting up bad banks—a corporate structure that isolates risky assets…
Top 10 richest investors in the world

The investment world holds immense opportunities for people interested in building wealth over the long term. However, only a few manage to achieve success and make their name in the world of finance. While every individual is unique, there are…
Interesting movies and web series on stock markets: A curtain-raiser

As a retail investor, you must be well-versed with what is happening in the stock market. But how familiar are you with the behind-the-scenes action in the stock market? Beyond technicalities, complex human emotions play out in the world of…
Understanding Peter Lynch’s investing strategy

We have all heard about PE ratio. But what about PEG ratio? American investor and mutual fund manager Peter Lynch first proposed growth-at-a-reasonable-price approach to investing, relying on PEG ratio which gauges price-to-earnings ratios in relation to growth rates. Outside…
Top 10 general insurance companies in India

No one can predict what lies ahead. All we can do is to be prepared for any uncertainties life might throw at us. For most of us, insurance signifies the best mode of future-readiness. General insurance—widely understood as non-life insurance—includes…
PMS vs. mutual fund: Understanding the differences

We have all heard a lot about wealth creation through investing, the benefits of compounding, and how investing is the best way to make your money work for you. Finance gurus, investment advisors, and influencers all agree that investment is…
Top global funds for Indian investors: A beginner’s guide

International mutual funds help Indian investors diversify their portfolio by giving them the opportunity to invest outside their home market. Are you curious to invest in global mutual funds in India? Well, it would help if you have a clear…
What is lot size in options trading: An explainer

Options trading is all the rage in India. Put simply, a financial option confers traders the right to buy or sell an underlying asset, like a basket of stocks, on or before a specific maturity date. Understanding the “lots” is…




