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As of today the total Net Assets Under Management (AUM) of Mutual Funds have crossed ?68,08,101 crore (as of November 30, 2024). Interestingly contribution of Individual investors now stands at 61% of the total AUM which makes it clear that a wide number of investors are placing interest in the Mutual Fund Investments. Just as traditional investment avenues like gold and real estate were once the top choices for investors, today's monthly SIP inflows exceeding Rs. 23 thousand crores indicate that mutual funds are now taking centre stage (Disclaimer - The sector(s)/stock(s) mentioned in this document do not constitute any recommendation of the same and Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund may or may not have any future position in these sector(s)/stock(s).).
Read MoreIn your early 20s, investing may feel like a distant concern, but starting early can make a huge impact on your financial future. By setting aside even a small portion of your pocket money or salary each month, you seek to allow that amount to grow over time through the power of compounding. This is especially important as inflation gradually eats into your savings, reducing your purchasing power, and making it harder to meet future goals with stagnant funds. As the cost of living rises, investing in mutual funds possibly becomes a smart move. Mutual funds not only offer the potential returns, especially equity funds, but they also provide an accessible way to aiming to start building wealth early. This guide seeks to help you understand all about mutual funds and help you know why mutual funds are great to begin.
Read MorePrecious dreams come with big price tags, isn’t it? Like retirement, not all our financial goals are in the distant future. Many of them are often due in the medium term of 4-8 years. For instance, continuing education programme, home down payment and seed capital for start-up. While it is easy to meet regular expenses such as for groceries, mobile communication and transport services with one’s salary, medium term goals typically require significant sums in the long run. To be prepared for them, one needs to make regular efforts to save money. After all, now that you have started earning, you do not want to ever go back to your parents for financial help. The good news is that with some planning and regular investments, you can help meet your financial goals. Connection with medium term needs is missing.
Read MoreEvery individual holds a different financial responsibility. It is observed that the extent of this financial responsibility has been steadily declining across generations, with millennials and Gen Z often shouldering fewer burdens compared to their fathers and forefathers, who were more likely to manage larger family obligations, homeownership, and long-term financial commitments at a younger age. However, with rising inflation and increasing living costs, it's more important than ever, even for younger generations to think ahead and make wise investment decisions aiming to secure their financial future.
Read MoreThe notion of risk is the first thing that comes to the mind of any investor when they hear the term Mutual Funds. Broadly Mutual Funds are subject to various risks like market risk, liquidity risk, asset class related risk depending on the type of the fund. Further actively managed mutual funds are also exposed to key person’s risk as they are dependent on fund manager’s decisions. From a risk-reward perspective, equity is at the top as an asset class, followed by hybrid funds, with fixed income coming after that. In this article, we will dive deeper into the nature of mutual funds and learn how risky they actually are.
Read MoreYou look forward to your weekend get-togethers with friends and family but last weekend was different. When showing off your new party speaker, your friend invited you to the new apartment he just bought. You realised your dreams of a grand housewarming party is still distant and wondered whether the high expenses of living a good life, especially your Saturday night parties, will come in the way of your dreams.
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