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Mutual FundsNeed regular income from mutual funds? Check these top-performing hybrid funds over 3 years
Five conservative hybrid mutual funds delivered attractive Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) returns over a three-year period, according to an ET Wealth report. Parag Parikh Conser…
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Mutual FundsLooking for best equity mutual funds to invest for 5 years? Check these 12 funds with over 20% gain
Top-performing equity mutual funds delivered over 20% five-year returns, led by infrastructure, midcap, and smallcap funds, with varying AUM, ratings, and expense ratios highlight…
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Mutual FundsParag Parikh Flexi Cap among 5 flexicap funds with highest cash holding in June. Details here
Fund managers typically maintain cash to meet redemption requests and deploy capital when attractive investment opportunities arise.
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Mutual FundsPlanning to stop your mutual fund SIP permanently? Here's how much it could delay your financial goal
Stopping SIP contributions permanently can significantly delay wealth creation goals as investors lose the benefit of regular investments and long-term compounding. ET Wealth anal…
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Mutual FundsBank of India Small Cap Fund among 21 equity MFs delivering over 20% SIP XIRR in one year
Around 21 equity mutual funds delivered over 20% XIRR on SIP investments over the past year, an ETMutualFunds analysis found. Small-cap funds dominated the list, with the top seve…
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Mutual FundsMF Tracker: Can Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund retain its edge after topping the 5-year return chart?
Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund leads five-year returns, raising questions about future performance. The fund delivered strong CAGR, outperforming its benchmark and category average.…
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Mutual FundsBest corporate bond mutual funds to invest in July 2026
Corporate bond funds offer relatively safe debt investment options for near-term goals. These schemes invest in highly-rated company papers, reducing risk compared to other funds.…
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Mutual FundsNFO flows hit a 5-year low in June quarter, SIPs stay robust
New fund offer collections by asset management companies fell significantly. Funds raised through new fund offers reached a five-year low in June. This sharp decline followed weak…
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Mutual FundsPlanning for your child's higher education? Deepak Shenoy shares a roadmap to build over Rs 1 crore corpus
Rising education costs necessitate early financial planning for parents. Disciplined investing and compounding can build a substantial education corpus. A bachelor's degree costin…
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Mutual FundsUp to 25% returns in 10 years! These 5 equity mutual funds stood out for SIP investors
Five equity mutual funds have delivered annualised SIP returns of up to 24.4% over the past 10 years, according to ET Wealth. The list is dominated by small-cap and mid-cap funds,…
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Mutual FundsCan increasing your SIP every year help you reach your goals faster? Here is what calculations show
Increasing your mutual fund SIP contribution every year can significantly accelerate wealth creation. For a Rs 1 crore target with a Rs 20,000 monthly SIP at 10% return, a 10% ann…
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Mutual FundsMissed the smallcap recovery? Here's what's fuelling the 2026 surge and what to do now
Smallcap stocks have emerged as the best-performing asset class in 2026 so far, rebounding sharply after a correction in late 2025 and early 2026. ET Wealth examines the factors d…
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Mutual FundsEdelweiss MF to launch India's first REIT-oriented index fund; Radhika Gupta explains why it excludes InvITs
Edelweiss Mutual Fund's upcoming REIT-oriented index fund has sparked investor interest as India's first such passive offering. Explaining why the scheme excludes InvITs, MD & CEO…
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Mutual FundsNippon India Mutual Fund surpasses 4 crore investor folios, marks historic milestone
Nippon Life India Asset Management has become the first mutual fund house in India to cross 4 crore investor folios. Reaching 40.2 million folios as of June 30, 2026, the AMC hold…
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Mutual FundsPharma mutual funds top return charts across horizons. Should investors chase the rally or stay cautious?
Pharma mutual funds are leading returns in CY2026, driven by strong earnings, defensive demand, and US export growth. Despite recent outperformance, experts advise against heavy s…
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Mutual FundsNo international mutual fund open for subscription now after Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF halts fresh investments. What should investors do?
Indian investors now have no options for new international mutual fund SIPs. The Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua Fund of Fund suspended new investments on July 23. This action follows SEB…
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Mutual FundsBest banking & PSU mutual funds to invest in July 2026
Banking and PSU debt funds offer relatively safe investment options for a few years. These schemes invest in government-backed entities, reducing credit risk significantly. While…
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Mutual FundsSEBI's MF-only PMS push broadens retail access to wealth products
Sebi proposes a new Mutual Fund-only Portfolio Management Services category. This new category will invest exclusively in direct plans of mutual funds. The regulator is lowering e…
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Mutual FundsStopping SIPs? Here's how lost time can delay your financial goals
Financial mistakes are often measured by lost rupees, not lost time. Compounding benefits are significantly impacted by delays and interruptions in investments. Pausing systemat…
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Mutual FundsSebi proposes Rs 25 lakh mutual fund-only PMS: What it means for investors
India's securities regulator is proposing major changes to portfolio management services. A new category will lower the minimum investment to Rs. 25 lakh. This move aims to make p…
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Mutual FundsGold and silver retreat from peaks: Here's what the price reset means for your portfolio
Gold and silver prices have significantly declined after reaching peaks earlier this year. This correction follows a period of strong gains driven by geopolitical risks and moment…
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Mutual FundsLooking for better SIP returns? This mutual fund category has outperformed
Systematic investment plans build wealth, but returns differ across mutual fund types. Sectoral funds, particularly pharma and healthcare, showed superior recent performance. Dive…
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Mutual FundsMutual fund NFOs: 5 new funds will open for subscription this week. Check dates and key details
Five new mutual fund NFOs, primarily passive in nature, will open for subscription this week. The lineup includes four ETFs and one fund of funds across midcap, banking and divide…
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Mutual FundsEquity mutual funds delivered up to 7% return last week, international funds lead. Check top 5 with over 2% gain
Equity mutual funds delivered up to 7% returns in the week of July 20 to July 24, led by international funds. Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund topped the chart, followed by global…
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