It's time to turn bullish on US-based funds

Most financial planners insist that as a diversification strategy, one should keep an exposure of 10 per cent to international or sector funds. But the case for increasing this exposure to 15-20......

IT funds pip consumer, pharma on 1-year returns

Mutual fund schemes that investing in the information technology sector have sprung a surprise on the performance charts. Technology funds have emerged the best performer across categories in a......

MFs: Why 5-star rating won't work always

For some years, various financial publications and television channels have been extolling the virtues of participating in stock markets via mutual funds (MFs). Wide diversification, low cost and......

Mutual fund roundup: April 2008

The financial year's first month proved to be a good one for investors as equity markets surged northwards and closed in positive terrain. The BSE Sensex posted a gain of 10.50per cent to close at......