Since past performance doesn’t dictate future returns, why not buy MF NFOs?
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by M. Pattabiraman
1w ago
Ask in any personal finance forum, “Can I invest in XYZ NFO?” there would be an immediate refrain, “Never buy NFOs!”. Context is often the first casualty in such a forum, and this response is no different. All mutual funds carry a past performance disclaimer – past returns do not indicate future returns. Then why... The post Since past performance doesn’t dictate future returns, why not buy MF NFOs? appeared first on freefincal ..read more
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Is it time to exit small cap mutual funds?
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by M. Pattabiraman
3w ago
Many investors are worried about the “over-heated” small cap segment and wonder if they should exit — a discussion. At the time of writing, the last 1Y trailing return of small cap segments has ranged from 33% to 75%. Regular readers may know that freefincal has always opposed investing in small cap mutual funds. Due... The post Is it time to exit small cap mutual funds? appeared first on freefincal ..read more
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Why we must not use probabilities or odds for stock market returns
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by M. Pattabiraman
1M ago
You might have often seen statements like, “Our analysis shows that, over the long term, the stock market shows poor returns for only two out of every ten periods tests. This means that the probability of losing money is quite small”. Such statements are wrong. You cannot, well, must not associate probabilities with stock market... The post Why we must not use probabilities or odds for stock market returns appeared first on freefincal ..read more
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Will gains from Parag Parikh Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund be taxed as per slab?
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by M. Pattabiraman
1M ago
In response to our article – Parag Parikh Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund: Who should invest? – many readers are not clear about the taxation status of the fund. Some even claim that it will be taxed as per slab. In this article, we explain the fund’s taxation status. Note: Tax rules change often. The rules mentioned... The post Will gains from Parag Parikh Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund be taxed as per slab? appeared first on freefincal ..read more
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Index fund tracking error screener Feb 2024
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by M. Pattabiraman
1M ago
This index fund screener is based on tracking error and returns difference wrt benchmarks (aka tracking difference). The screener will help users evaluate how efficiently an index fund has tracked its underlying benchmark. It will also help to understand how tracking a midcap index or the Nifty 100, 500 differs from tracking the Sensex or... The post Index fund tracking error screener Feb 2024 appeared first on freefincal ..read more
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Should I avoid portfolio overlap between mutual funds used for different goals?
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by M. Pattabiraman
1M ago
A reader has multiple questions on goal-based investing, and we address them inline below. “I am 32 years old and have been investing in MF for the past three years, PPF for the past 9 yrs, and SSY for the past 5 yrs. I have two doubts about goal-based investments”. “1) I have mapped my... The post Should I avoid portfolio overlap between mutual funds used for different goals? appeared first on freefincal ..read more
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Why are you recommending index funds when your portfolio has beat the market?
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by M. Pattabiraman
2M ago
In response to Portfolio Audit 2023: The annual review of my goal-based investments, a reader asks, “Why are you recommending index funds when your portfolio has beat the market?” If you take a casual look at the growth of my retirement portfolio*, it may s`eem like my portfolio has comfortably beat the market. * compared... The post Why are you recommending index funds when your portfolio has beat the market? appeared first on freefincal ..read more
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Equity Mutual Fund Screener Jan 2024: Shortlist consistent performers
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by M. Pattabiraman
2M ago
The latest freefincal Equity Mutual Fund Performance Screener is now available. Use it to screen for consistently performing equity mutual funds. You can screen based on fund category & benchmark and spot mutual funds with a higher return than a benchmark at a lower risk. Inside, you get discounted links to our robo advisory tool... The post Equity Mutual Fund Screener Jan 2024: Shortlist consistent performers appeared first on freefincal ..read more
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Long-term investing in equity comes with no guarantees of success!
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by M. Pattabiraman
2M ago
In his new book, Same as Ever, Morgan Housel says, “A good summary of investing history is that stocks pay a fortune in the long run but seek punitive damages when you demand to be paid sooner.” “Consider a long stretch of history, from 1871 to 2018. During that period, the odds that the US stock... The post Long-term investing in equity comes with no guarantees of success! appeared first on freefincal ..read more
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How many equity funds are required for adequate diversification?
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by M. Pattabiraman
3M ago
A subscriber to our YouTube channel asks, “How many equity funds are required for adequate diversification?” At first glance, the answer seems easy, but it is not. Diversification can refer to diversification across asset classes like equity, fixed income, gold, and real estate or diversification within an asset class. We believe the subscriber refers to... The post How many equity funds are required for adequate diversification? appeared first on freefincal ..read more
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