Mutual Funds and ETFs Articles

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  • 27th Dec 2019
  • 3 min read

Hedge funds, like mutual funds, also manage pooled money. However, there are some important differences. Mutual funds largely cater to retail savers while hedge funds cater to high risk HNIs and institutions. Hedge funds have more flexibility in taki

Generic user silhouette icon 5paisa Capital Ltd.
  • 21st Dec 2019
  • 4 min read

The answer to this question is simply no. It is counterproductive to interrupt a systematic investment plan (SIP) when the market is rising. SIPs are programmed to allocate a fixed amount of money at specified intervals, regardless of market conditio

Generic user silhouette icon 5paisa Capital Ltd
  • 10th Oct 2019
  • 3 min read

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) offer a simple, reliable way to invest in mutual funds. They help build discipline, smooth out market ups and downs, and keep long-term financial goals on track. Still, when markets fluctuate or if there is a correc

Generic user silhouette icon 5paisa Capital Ltd
  • 1st Sep 2019
  • 5 min read

Mutual fund investment is a great way to enhance your wealth, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. With investors getting more aware of how factors such as expense ratios affect compounding, many investors raise the question: Whether they are get

Generic user silhouette icon 5paisa Capital Ltd
  • 11th Jun 2019
  • 3 min read

We usually use the terms mutual funds and ETFs interchangeably. Conceptually they are both the same. An exchange traded fund (ETF) is also an example of fund manager managing retail money in a professional manner with the benefit of diversification.

Generic user silhouette icon 5paisa Capital Ltd
  • 5th Sep 2018
  • 4 min read

Mutual funds are often promoted as the perfect investment option for every kind of investor. They offer diversification, professional management, and accessibility. But here’s the truth—not all mutual funds are meant for everyone. Choosing the wr

Generic user silhouette icon 5paisa Capital Ltd
  • 5th Apr 2018
  • 3 min read

Navi Mutual Fund and UTI Mutual Fund are two AMCs with completely different histories, investor bases, and product philosophies. While Navi is a new-age, digital-first, low-cost fund house, UTI is one of India’s oldest and most trusted mutual fund

Generic user silhouette icon 5paisa Capital Ltd.
  • 21st Nov 2017
  • 3 min read

Navi Mutual Fund and Axis Mutual Fund are two AMCs (Asset Management Companies) that serve very different types of investors in India. Navi MF is a newer, digital-first fund house focused on ultra-low-cost, index-based strategies and global exposure

Generic user silhouette icon Nutan Gupta
  • 5th Nov 2017
  • 3 min read

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) have become one of the most popular ways for Indians to invest in mutual funds. With as little as ₹500 per month, investors can start building wealth in a disciplined and convenient way. However, life changes, inc

Generic user silhouette icon 5paisa Capital Ltd
  • 13th Jun 2017
  • 4 min read

When navigating the complex world of mutual funds in India, one of the first decisions investors encounter is choosing between open-ended and closed-end mutual funds. At first glance, both offer access to professionally managed portfolios, but their

Generic user silhouette icon 5paisa Capital Ltd
  • 30th May 2017
  • 4 min read

In a dynamic and data-driven investment industry, understanding the nuances of mutual fund categories is more essential than ever. Among the various types, thematic funds and sector funds have gained popularity, especially among retail and HNI inv

Generic user silhouette icon Priyanka Sharma
  • 26th May 2017
  • 3 min read

When it comes to choosing a mutual fund house, NJ Mutual Fund and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund represent two very different yet credible options. NJ Mutual Fund, managed by NJ Asset Management, is a younger, technology-first AMC with a strong rule-ba

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