Introduction When you pick a mutual fund or ETF, the expense ratio (Total Expense Ratio — TER) is a small percentage printed on the factsheet. It looks harmless, but over decades that tiny annual charge compounds and becomes a meaningful drag on

Indian markets extended gains on Wednesday, driven by sustained buying in power, energy, and metal stocks. The Nifty 50 rose 0.45 to 26,053.90, while the Sensex gained 0.44 to 84,997.13. NTPC, Adani Ports, ONGC, Power Grid, and JSW Steel were among

Introduction When investing in mutual funds, one of the most common questions investors face is — should you choose the IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal) option or the Growth option? Both represent different ways of managing retu

Introduction For the majority of Indian parents, creating a financially secure future for their children is one of their greatest wishes. From paying for higher education to wedding costs or for financial independence, mutual fund organisations ha

Index funds and ETFs aim to replicate the performance of a benchmark index. But indices change over time: new stocks get added, others removed, and weights adjusted. This process is called index rebalancing (or reconstitution). When rebalancing happe

In India’s mutual fund landscape, equity fund investors often face the choice between Multi-Cap, Flexi-Cap, and Focused funds. Each has its own risk–return profile, flexibility, and manager reliance. Understanding where they differ helps investor

Global events, from central-bank rate changes to geopolitical conflicts, have a direct and often immediate impact on financial markets worldwide. India’s derivatives market, which includes futures and options (F&O), is highly sensitive to these

Today marks the start of Vigilance Awareness Week, running from October 27 to November 2, 2025, under the banner “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility”. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has rightly chosen this theme to remind us that vigila

Derivatives futures and options are popular with retail traders for leverage, hedging, and speculative opportunities. Both let you gain exposure without owning the underlying asset, but they differ in obligations, risk profiles, costs and complexity.

Indian markets ended flat on Tuesday as investors booked profits after recent gains. The Nifty 50 slipped 0.11 to 25,936.20, while the Sensex fell 0.18 to 84,628.16. Tata Steel and JSW Steel rose 2.82 each, leading the gains, while Bajaj Finserv a

Futures and options (F&O) are powerful derivatives that let traders hedge, speculate, and gain leverage. That same leverage can amplify losses quickly if risk is not actively managed. This article gives a concise, practical guide to managing risk

Options can be a powerful tool for hedging and leverage, but that power carries specific risks. Beginners often lose money not because the market is “wrong” but because of predictable errors in approach and execution. Below are the 10 most common