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UTI MF wants to sack CMO Jaideep Bhattacharya to revive dipping fortunes

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:33:32 GMT

The UTI Mutual Fund board, it's learnt, has sought the resignation of the fund's chief marketing officer (CMO), Jaideep Bhattacharya.

How AMCs determine fair value of different types of securities

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:27:18 GMT

In the 31st of the 52-part series, ET Wealth explains how AMCs determine the fair value of different types of securities.

It may be time to revisit, rework Mutual Funds entry load ban

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:49:16 GMT

It's logical that the solution must come from the creation of a business model that explicitly links the economic interests of the distributor with the interest of the investors.

Axis Mutual Fund will announce equity tie-up with global fund house Schroders

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:12:29 GMT

The board of Axis Bank will be meeting today to consider its annual results and recommend a dividend.

MFs lose 8-lakh equity folios as small investors desert SIPs

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:28:26 GMT

Lacklustre equities markets, coupled with low distributor support and abundance of high-yield debt instruments, are prompting investors to redeem their money from MFs.

Should you invest in IDBI India 100 Top Equity Fund?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:06:22 GMT

With the launch of IDBI India 100 Top Equity Fund, IDBI Mutual fund has joined the league of fund houses offering actively managed equity funds.

Debt mutual funds see introduction of exit loads

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:01:38 GMT

Several fund houses have introduced exit loads on fixed income mutual fund schemes in April 2012.

IDBI Mutual Fund launches 'India Top 200 Equity Fund'

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:21:12 GMT

IDBI Mututal Fund today announced the launch of its second fund in the equity segment named 'IDBI India Top 200 Equity Fund'.

Reliance MF schemes emerge as top three performers for Q1-2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:16:59 GMT

While Sensex gained 12.6% during Jan-March 2012 quarter, the surge was higher for a total of 50 MF schemes & top three performers belonged to Reliance MF.

Mutual funds: Consistent performers are the best bets

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:30:24 GMT

Instead of relying on past results over a single time scale, one should go for funds that give good results across different periods.

MF SIP option can make Rajiv Gandhi Equity Scheme less risky

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:14:18 GMT

The MF SIP option would practically guarantee that a large number of savers would get a taste of equity returns with a minimum of risk.

Why there are no 'star managers' in Indian mutual fund industry

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:14:39 GMT

Fund companies avoid the term 'star manager' like the plague. They never miss an opportunity to proclaim the presence of a strong team.

Amfi lobbies with finance ministry for mandate to run RGES in place of ELSS

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:49:32 GMT

A permission to allow the domestic mutual funds to handle the proposed equity scheme will help the industry replace its existing tax-saver product.

UTI Opportunities Fund declares tax-free dividend of 9 pc

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:15:42 GMT

UTI Mutual Fund today declared tax-free dividend of 9 per cent for its scheme UTI Opportunities Fund.

How to monitor your mutual fund's performance

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:26:35 GMT

A change in ownership of a fund scheme shouldn't worry investors. However, they should keep an eye on its performance for at least six months.

How to use the exit option in mutual funds

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:59:57 GMT

Mutual fund investors have the option of exiting their investments if there are changes in the fundamental attributes of the scheme.

How fund managers should choose investments for their portfolios

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:35:23 GMT

In the 29th of the 52-part series, ET Wealth describes how fund managers choose investments for their portfolios.

Competition in MF industry good for investors

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:42:22 GMT

While there are many industries where this kind of consolidation is desirable or natural, I don't think fund management is one of them.

Q&A: Mutual Funds

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:25:25 GMT

When investing in tax planning funds, you should look at investing lump sums over a period instead of monthly SIPs.

PFRDA in talks with government for more incentives to fund managers

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:37:28 GMT

In a move to popularise the NPS in the private sector, PFRDA said it is in talks with the government to increase incentives for fund managers.

How to calculate returns from a mutual fund

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:06:57 GMT

In the 28th of the 52-part series, ET Wealth lists out the two types of returns-point-to-point and rolling.

How profitable is your debt fund?

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:06:44 GMT

If the RBI slashes the repo rates, it will trigger a rally in bonds and the NAVs of long-term debt funds could shoot up.

SBI won't charge transaction fee on Mutual Funds

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:08:59 GMT

State Bank of India will no longer charge the recently-introduced transaction fee while selling mutual fund schemes to investors.

Query Corner: Mutual Funds

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:26:07 GMT

Our expert guides you in matters relating to mutual funds. Email to etquerymf@indiatimes.com

Principal MF collects Rs 190 cr from Principal Pnb Fixed Plan

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:56:46 GMT

Asset management firm Principal Mutual Fund today said its fixed income plan, Principal Pnb Fixed Maturity Plan-Series A4, has mopped up Rs 190 crore.