Franklin Templeton India decided to wind up six of its debt mutual funds on April 23, 2020, citing severe liquidity challenges in the bond market due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The affected schemes…
Segregated portfolios, often referred to as side pocketing, are distinct portfolios established within a mutual fund to manage specific debt securities impacted by credit events such as downgrades…
Credit ratings in Debt Mutual Funds are crucial for evaluating the risk linked to the bonds and debt instruments held within the fund. These ratings, assigned by agencies such as CRISIL, ICRA, and…
Aspects Corporate Bonds Corporate Fixed Deposits (FDs) Debt Mutual Funds Description Debt instruments are issued by companies to raise capital with fixed or floating interest rates. Fixed-term…
Credit Risk Funds are debt mutual funds that invest in bonds, debentures, and other debt instruments issued by companies with lower credit ratings (below investment grade, or “junk bonds”). These…
Gilt funds are debt mutual funds that invest primarily in government securities like Treasury Bills and bonds issued by the central or state government. These funds are considered safe because they…
A mutual fund that invests at least 65% of its assets in debt securities like bonds, government securities, or money market instruments is classified as a debt mutual fund and qualifies for debt…
In India, Fixed Deposits (FDs) are popular for their simplicity, safety, and fixed returns. People prefer them for their fixed interest rates and capital protection. However, many investors…
Debt funds are generally considered safer than equity mutual funds because they don’t invest in equity. However, they are not completely risk-free. There are certain risks that debt funds face, and…
Debt mutual funds invest your money in fixed-income instruments like bonds, government securities, and treasury bills. When you invest in these funds, you’re lending your money to companies or the…
Debt funds are a type of investment where your money is lent to the government or companies, and in return, you earn interest. These are safer than investing in the stock market because they don’t…
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