The Budget 2010 personal tax proposals spell simplification and rationalisation
After a disastrous 2008, the mutual fund industry bounced back with a vengeance in 2009
What transformed the industry in 2009.
Investing in index exchange traded funds can be cheaper, and safer as well
The abolition of entry load and recent dismal performances have taken the sheen out of equity NFOs
The only commodity to offer both plays — equity and asset class — is gold. Be aware
Exotic funds are small in size, but they can serve as a valuable portfolio diversification tool
Consistent performance, low employee attrition and a collaborative work culture worked for Reliance mutual fund
Sunil Singhania capitalised on the power sector’s initial growth push to fire his fund to greater heights
Taurus Infrastructure’s Mohit Mirchandani took his fund from the bottom decile to the top in a year
Focusing on the top 100 stocks plus a cash call strategy worked for DSP BlackRock Top 100 equity fund
UTI Opportunities’ bet on a mix of banking, metals and information technology stocks in 2009 paid off
Kenneth Andrade is the smartest fund manager, and his fund the best mid-cap and small-cap fund
For Reliance Regular Savings Equity, a conscious move to invest in large-cap as well as technology stocks clicked
Puny Taurus Tax Shield bests biggies in the equity tax planning category by building a mixed asset base
A blend of high equity churn and debt stability has worked wonders for Reliance Regular Savings-Balanced Fund