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May 31, 2006



Choosing a stock? Understand annual results
Now you can figure out whether a stock is worth holding on to or whether it is time to dump it.




May 30, 2006



How to read a company's annual results
It is not that difficult if you can learn to understand what the figures reveal. Here's how.




May 29, 2006



5 great mutual funds
Here are five funds that think and act out-of-the-box but have managed to bring a smile to investors' faces.




May 26, 2006



Mutual funds: 5 biggest losers
Retail investors suffered when the markets crashed. So did some mutual funds. Here are the ones that were most badly hit.




May 24, 2006



Should I invest now or wait?
Mutual fund expert Dhirendra Kumar answered this and other questions in a chat with readers on May 23.




May 19, 2006



Is your mutual fund costing you money?
Mutual funds do not invest your money for free. They charge you for the service they provide.




May 17, 2006



The best way to invest in the stock market
UTI AMC's chief investment officer, A K Sridhar, shares his investment mantras.

UTI funds improve in performance
The funds have shown a significant improvement in performance over time. Here mutual fund research outfit, Value Research, rates the funds.




May 03, 2006



The best and worst mutual funds
Value Research lists the funds that have done well this year and those that have not.




May 02, 2006



PF vs PPF: What's the difference?
Wondering how the two match up to each other? Take a look.




April 28, 2006



Funds that gave a 100% return
Here are some diversified equity funds that have given phenomenal returns over the past one year.




April 27, 2006



Fund investors take care!
The new Stanchart fund sounds like a great opportunity for these times but chances are slim that it will survive.




April 26, 2006



The best tax saving funds
Want to save tax and get a great return? Here are the five best funds to help you do that.




April 25, 2006



Save tax and get RICH
Invest in ELSS right now to make money and save on tax.




April 19, 2006



Want to invest in foreign stocks?
Mutual funds can now invest in stocks abroad. This is an avenue that a serious investor should explore.




April 17, 2006



Why you must invest in stocks
Tridib Pathak of Chola Mutual Fund advises investors on how to invest in the stock market. He also explains why they must do so.




April 10, 2006



How I pick my stocks
Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund Manager Balasubramanian talks about Birla's stock picking strategy and fund management techniques.




April 04, 2006



How to bid in an IPO
First, you need to understand the book building process. Here, we explain how it works and how to bid for shares in an IPO.




April 03, 2006



'Stock picking is about conviction'
Sandip Sabharwal of SBI Mutual Fund fame talks about his stock picking technique.




March 31, 2006



The fund that disappointed investors
Once one of the best funds around, Franklin Bluechip is now a cause for worry.




March 29, 2006



Five best balanced funds
Want to invest in a balanced fund? Take a look at these options.




March 28, 2006



How to invest smartly in IPOs
Don't assume that all IPOs come cheap. Here's how to ensure you do not get ripped off.




March 27, 2006



Should you invest in balanced funds?
Balanced funds could be a good investing option. Here's why.




March 24, 2006



5 rules to getting rich
It's not rocket science. Just follow a few pointers and you too can be a savvy investor.




March 21, 2006



3 wrong reasons to opt for an IPO
If you opt for an IPO for the wrong reasons, you could end up losing a lot of money.




March 20, 2006



Don't get fooled by new funds
A new fund offering may have great ads and promise the earth. But think before you part with your money.

Investing for tax? 4 things you must know
Here are four crucial aspects of tax planning that you may not have considered.




March 16, 2006



Got a stock tip? What to do
Here's a primer on how scout around for good stocks.




March 14, 2006



5 tips on how to pick a stock
Here are 5 aspects to look at when zeroing in on a stock to make sure it is a smart buy.




March 10, 2006



Missed investing in an IPO?
Disappointed that you missed out on an IPO? Take heart, there's always a second chance.




March 09, 2006



Investing in stocks? Minimise the risk
Fund manager Anand Shah tells us how he picks stocks and talks about his strategy.




March 07, 2006



The best funds to invest in
Want to invest in the market but don't know where? Here is a list of the best diversified equity mutual funds.

Yet to plan taxes? Read this
Tax planning not yet done? Don't fret. You still have 25 days more, starting today.




March 06, 2006



Understanding IPO jargon
Learn the jargon if you want to know how to invest in IPOs.




March 03, 2006



How the Budget affects an investor
Income tax rates might have not been changed. But, if you are an investor, there are some changes you need to seriously consider.




March 02, 2006



Want to invest in stocks abroad?
If you want to diversify your portfolio, you can look at global funds that invest in foreign stocks.




March 01, 2006



An alternative to NSC?
Now that 5-year deposits are included under Section 80C, risk averse investors could consider them.




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