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What is ‘side pocket’ in mutual funds?

Bond funds can transfer corporate bonds to a separate account if the bonds they own fail to pay interest on schedule or are downgraded in credit. This separate account is known as the ‘side pocket’. We must exercise caution when an AMC sends a communication to the unit holders of one of its funds stating …

Why do investors need to redesign their retirement distribution strategies?

Significant breakthroughs in healthcare have prolonged people’s lifespan, mostly in wealthy countries. People who do not have appropriate personal savings or pensions risk outliving their retirement assets! Those who are experiencing an economic crisis in their finances may decide to leave retirement and return to employment on an intermittent, part-time, or full-time basis. This is done …

How to amass wealth through SIP?

I will start this blog article with the assumption that you are likely aware of the term ‘Systematic Investment Plan’ (SIP). Just to give a refresher for newbies, SIP is nothing but an investment strategy that allows you to invest a fixed small amount of money in mutual funds every month periodically, instead of lump-sum …

How can we trace a deceased person’s assets or investments?

According to a media report, over Rs 82,000 crore of investor wealth is not claimed in misplaced and discontinued investments. There are unclaimed deposits in inactive bank accounts, terminal proceeds of policies in insurance firms, and even people’s retirement funds lying dormant in PF (Provident Fund) accounts. Some individuals are incredibly organized when it comes to their investments …

Portfolio diversification with US bonds exposure

Geopolitical upheavals, such as the current Israel-Gaza conflict or the Russian-Ukraine war, have focused attention on asset diversity, which aids in risk management of your investment portfolios. Historically, Indian investors have frequently limited their portfolios to domestic assets, restricting their diversification options. Accepting global markets can provide a great channel for increased diversification. Investing in international …

The Millionaire Next Door – Book review

The book ‘The Millionaire Next Door’, based on actual interviews, demonstrates that many millionaires’ daily lives are far from the caricature of luxury automobiles, homes, and private aircraft. Even so, this book debunks the myth that achieving the status of millionaire is tough. According to the author, everyone may learn not only how to become …