HDFC Top 100
Mutual funds & ETFs
Vidya Bala

The rise and fall of HDFC Top 100

HDFC Top 100 was the largest fund in its category for a long time (and is still among the top 5 in its category in AUM). It has shown great mettle in its comeback stories time and again.
Today, for us, it serves a different purpose. HDFC Top 100 is a great candidate for a serious case study on the changing performance of mutual funds in India and what it means to you.

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Jeevan Akshay
Insurance
Aarati Krishnan

Prime Review: LIC Jeevan Akshay VII

LIC has launched Jeevan Akshay VII – the latest version of its popular immediate annuity plan. So should retirees looking for regular income go for it? Here’s an analysis of its pros and cons.

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profit booking
Research Reports
PrimeInvestor Research Team

Prime Strategies: Is it time for profit booking?

These are the worst of times for businesses. But the equity markets think otherwise. Dancing to a tune that only the stock market hears, the Nifty has clocked an all-time high PE. Should you rejoice or view this with caution?

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multi-asset allocation funds
Mutual funds & ETFs
Vidya Bala

Should you invest in multi-asset allocation funds?

Whenever the returns of any category tops equity fund returns, investor interest in such a category goes up. It’s the turn of the multi-asset allocation funds now. And going by the number of queries we have received, we know many of you want to know whether to invest in this category.

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guaranteed returns
Bonds & Deposits
Aarati Krishnan

A guaranteed returns option to tackle low interest rates

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its latest meeting has sent out mixed signals about the future direction of interest rates. Citing an uncertain inflation outlook, it called a pause to its repo rate cuts, holding the rate at 4 per cent. At the same time, it also promised to continue its ‘accommodative stance’ due to unprecedented Covid stress on the economy.

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Mutual funds & ETFs
Bhavana Acharya

Prime Reviews: ICICI Pru Alpha Low Vol 30 ETF NFO – a winning multi-factor combo?

It appears to be ETF season now with many AMCs lining up or launching ETFs. ICICI Pru AMC’s new ETF launch aims to mirror the Nifty Alpha Low Vol 30 index. This multi-factor index combines the long-term benefits of containing downsides (through low volatility factor) along with higher returns (through high-alpha stocks).

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