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Sarbajeet K Sen

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Should You Consider Liquid Funds?
Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Returns of liquid funds are meant only for the short term and don't help investors...

Want To Invest In Pharma & Healthcare?
Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'A long-term investor with a 4 to 5 year horizon could invest in this theme via SIPs.'

What Are MNC Funds?
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

MNC funds invest in companies where foreign promoters have more than 50 per cent...

What Are Passive Value Funds?
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Value index funds are most appropriate for long-term investors who can withstand...

Should You Invest In ESG Schemes?
Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'A 20 per cent equity allocation to ESG funds is a good start.' 'As more evidence on...

Time To Lock In Fixed Income?
Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Young investors should focus more on equity, while retired senior citizens should...

Retirement Funds: Customize Your Mix
Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Equity-focused schemes may perform better in a bull market, while debt-oriented ones...

What Are Dividend Funds?
Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'For those seeking regular income, these funds provide a steady stream of income...

Want To Invest In Banking Funds?
Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'It's advisable not to go overboard on a banking sector fund or any other sector fund.'

FoFs May Be Perfect Fit for DIY Investors
Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'By investing in a basket of funds, FoFs can help minimise the impact of...

When To Invest In Debt Funds
Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

To minimise risk, invest in a debt fund whose duration matches your investment timeframe.

Budget Eases TDS, TCS For Salaried Class
Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Earlier there was no provision for considering TCS collected from the taxpayer for...

Where Is Gold Headed?
Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Most investors should have a 5% to 10% allocation to gold for diversification. They...

Who Should Invest In ELSS?
Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Investors with a long-term horizon and high-risk appetite seeking capital appreciation...

How The Budget Impacts Property Sales
Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

'The move to remove indexation benefits on LTCGs presently available for property,...

What You Should Know About Multicap Funds
Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Investors keen on mid and smallcap stocks but wary of volatility should consider...

What Are Money Market Funds?
Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

MMFs invest in fixed-income instruments maturing in less than one year, minimising...

Spend Wisely On A Credit Card!
Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'Lack of self-control over spending leads to a credit card debt trap.' 'People think...

Want To Invest In Broad Index Funds?
Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'An equity-based index fund should be held for more than five years to average out...

Want To Invest In Infrastructure Funds?
Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Investors should not go for lump-sum investments in infrastructure funds at this...