Mutual Funds

SIP vs mutual fund is one of the most-searched investing questions in India — and also one of the most confused. It sounds like a straight fight between two options, but it isn’t one. A SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) is not a separate investment product that competes with a mutual fund. It’s simply a way […]

ETFs trade like stocks with lower costs but need a demat account and carry liquidity risk. Mutual funds offer true SIP automation with no demat needed. Here is the full 2026 comparison.

An AMC (Asset Management Company) is the entity legally responsible for managing a mutual fund’s investment portfolio — deciding which stocks, bonds, or other securities to buy and sell on behalf of investors. Every mutual fund scheme you invest in, whether it’s SBI Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund, or any other fund house, is actually

STT (Securities Transaction Tax) is a direct tax the Indian government charges on every transaction of securities on a recognized stock exchange — including the purchase and sale of equity shares, derivatives, and equity-oriented mutual fund units. Unlike income tax, which is charged only when you make a profit, STT is deducted automatically on every

XIRR (Extended Internal Rate of Return) is the single most accurate way to measure how your mutual fund investments have actually performed — especially if you invest through a SIP rather than a one-time lump sum. Unlike simple return percentages, XIRR accounts for the exact date and amount of every cash flow in and out

Direct vs regular mutual fund — which one should you choose? This is one of the most common questions every mutual fund investor faces in India. The difference between direct and regular plans may seem small at first glance, but over 10-20 years, it can cost you lakhs of rupees in lost returns. In this