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Waiting for a market crash may cost you more than investing at record highs

Mumbai, Jan. 11 -- With equity markets hovering near record highs, many investors are choosing to wait, hoping for a correction before committing fresh money. The instinct is understandable: buying at... Read More


For a truly diversified portfolio, don't ignore investing styles

New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- Diversification in mutual funds is usually discussed in terms of asset classes (equity, debt, gold, etc) or market capitalisation. What's often ignored is diversification across i... Read More


Why recent returns could be a risky guide to mutual fund investing

New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- Many mutual fund investors rely heavily on the previous year's top performers when choosing funds, taking comfort in recent returns. But an analysis by PGIM India Mutual Fund chal... Read More


Are thematic and sectoral funds worth the risk?

Mumbai, Jan. 2 -- Sectoral and thematic funds experienced a strong performance in 2025, with a handful of focused strategies delivering outsized returns. Funds tracking the Nifty PSU Bank Index topped... Read More


Gold in your portfolio: What to expect from the safe-haven asset in volatile times

Mumbai, Dec. 24 -- Elevated inflation risks, volatility in global equity markets, and steady physical demand from India and China have together reinforced gold's role as a portfolio stabilizer at a ti... Read More


Investment returns: How different asset classes performed in 2025

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026-to help you know what to ... Read More


Record SME IPOs, fragile returns: What retail investors should watch out for

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been flocking to the SME platforms of the BSE and NSE, riding buoyant equity markets and abundant liquidity. Data from Prime Database sh... Read More


Mutual fund expenses under Sebi's new rules: A guide for investors

MUMBAI, Dec. 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday introduced a series of regulations for mutual funds, with changes to expense structures likely to have the most direct... Read More


Rupee at record low: Don't ignore international investing for hedging currency risk

New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- With the rupee slipping to a record low of Rs.90 against the dollar, the need to hedge your investment portfolio against currency depreciation is back in focus. This matters even ... Read More


Rupee at record low: Should you invest abroad? Here are the smartest routes

New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- With the rupee slipping to a record low of Rs.90 against the dollar, the need to hedge your investment portfolio against currency depreciation is back in focus. This matters even ... Read More