Thursday, January 27, 2011

KYF2: Mutual Fund- Why and Why Not…

In previous post on What are Mutual Funds, we have discussed structure of mutual funds in India. Let us understand why Mutual funds have become preferred investment for all layers of investors. Mutual funds provide diversification of investments by investing in various sectors and various type of securities to reduce risk.
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KYF-1:What are Mutual Funds?

Over last two decades, Mutual funds have evolved as preferred investment option for all category of investors. In most developed countries, investments in mutual funds is much larger than those in Bank Deposits. There are many reasons why people find it better to invest in mutual funds.
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Are you TAX Ready?

Are you ready for 31st March with all tax saving done or still confused on what to do? Sharing few ways that may help you in reducing your tax liabilities. I am mostly talking about taxation for Salaried employees. Start putting together documents to prove your investments so that you will not miss the deadline. Let us discuss the components..
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Understanding Long Term Infa Bonds

Finance Minister had introduced a new section 80CCF under the Income Tax Act, 1961 that provides income tax deduction on investing in Infrastructure bonds. Till last year, one could invest only Rs 1 lac and save Rs 30,900 in tax if you were in the highest tax bracket i.e. 30%, under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. However, from the current year, it is possible to invest an additional Rs 20,000 in infrastructure bonds under Section 80CCF.
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When will Ambanis stop doing this

What was your reaction when you heard about 'SEBI banning Anil Ambani & two associated companies from investing in Stock markets'? Do you think that credibility of Ambani's is at stake again? SEBI has taken this action due to unfair market deals done by RNRL and R-Infra.
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When will Ambanis stop doing this

What was your reaction when you heard about 'SEBI banning Anil Ambani & two associated companies from investing in Stock markets'? Do you think that credibility of Ambani's is at stake again? SEBI has taken this action due to unfair market deals done by RNRL and R-Infra.
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Be cautious-Deep is still not there..........

In last seven days stock market has tumbled to reach near its psychological barriers and it trading at 4-month low now.
The reasons behind this downward movement are not hidden from investors- High inflation rate and failure of Government to restrict the rising inflation is one of the reasons. Banking stocks are taking beating because of possibility of interest rate hike by RBI.
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