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Fact sheet: Key tool for investors
Understanding information in this document correctly can make you proficient mutual fund investor
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SIP route little used for tax saving funds
While equity MFs get SIP inflow of Rs 4k cr a month, only a tiny part of this is invested in ELSS
Many more Indians flock to MFs
Flow surge in equity schemes is an important reason why Indian stock market did not crash
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Assets under management to double to Rs 35 lakh cr in 5 years: MF industry
As of Jan 31, 2017, the industry's AUM stood at Rs 17.37 lakh cr
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MF managers: Stick to large-cap, balanced funds
Equity fund managers say large-caps offer higher relative safety, especially in such times
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Mutual funds asset hit all-time high of Rs17.37 lakh crore in January
Further, equity and equity-linked saving schemes saw an infusion of Rs 4,880 crore
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Mutual funds invest Rs 5,234 cr in stocks in January
Fund managers pumped in over Rs 31,000 cr in debt market last month
Debt funds remain good bets
May pip equity yet again in 2017; managers recommend funds focused on short-term bonds
Equity MFs shine as markets rally
Equity mutual funds have delivered attractive returns in the past one month
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Equities see sixth month of inflows, MFs pour in Rs 5,000 cr
Generally, fund managers step up their buying whenever equity markets undergo a sharp correction
MFs file papers with Sebi for 10 new offerings in Jan
Last year, close to 106 draft papers were filed with the capital market watchdog
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Mutual funds have so far invested Rs 27,000 cr in debt market in Jan
With interest rates falling, both corporate and retail money might flow into debt funds
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Your money: Check costs, model before investing through direct MF platforms
Moneyfront.in is a robo advisory platform that offers live feeds
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Tipping Point
Higher the ratio, greater is the fund's consistency
Fee-on-advice model for MFs on back burner
Sebi now favours continuing with both fee-based and commission-based model
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Mutual funds are not just a numbers game
With leadership positions changing every few years, betting on past performance may not be good idea
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Mutual funds park Rs 2,700 crore in stocks so far in January
Fund managers put in money in stock market since August last year due to a sharp plunge in equities
Funds burnt by earlier commodity slump want back in
SocGen expects asset managers to raise holdings this quarter
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Mutual funds cheer move to allow celebrity endorsements
Industry body Amfi to hold meeting to decide on road map
Auto gains, IT slips in equity MFs' allocations
Money managers have turned cautious towards technology space due to muted guidance
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