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- Mutual Fund Review: Birla Sunlife 95
- Mutual Fund Review: HDFC Children´s Gift Fund - Savings Plan
- Changes in public provident fund (PPF)
- Tata Service Industry Fund and Tata Mid Cap Fund and Tata Contra Fund
- DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund Launches FMP Series 13 - 3M
- Tata Select Equity Fund
- Mutual Funds: What Are Contra Funds?
- Limited pay Insurance plans: Pay Limited Premium, Get Maximum Benefits
- Education loan for higher studies
- Mutual Fund Review: HDFC Index Fund - Nifty Plan
- Insurance Sum Assured: Do you understand how much you need?
Mutual Fund Review: Birla Sunlife 95 Posted: 21 Sep 2011 07:31 AM PDT
One of the oldest in its category, it has underperformed the average just thrice in 15 years. Naturally over the long term it translates into a very competitive track record. Over the past 15 years ended May 31, 2011, the fund has delivered an annualized return of 26 per cent.
The fund has been flexible in investing across market capitalizations. Right up to 2002 it was biased towards large caps. Exposure to mid caps began from the rally in 2003 and by October 2007 the large-cap exposure of the fund dropped to as low as 30 per cent. It was moved up to around half of the fund's portfolio in 2008 but when the market started to rise in 2009, the fund lowered its large-cap exposure again. It is only recently that the fund has moved up its exposure to large caps to 63 per cent (April 2011) from around 40 per cent in September 2010.
The fund has been quick in changing its composition. Its equity allocation has moved between 55 per cent (December 2008) to touch 75 per cent by May 2009 as the market picked up. Over the past one year it has averaged around 67 per cent. The asset allocation decision is dynamic and varies based on the fund managers' view on each asset class. We use indicators like bond yield vs dividend yield, view on inflation, interest rates and other relevant indicators including risk return trade off to decide on asset allocation.
The portfolio of the fund looks much more diversified after Nishit Dholakia and Satyabrata Mohanty took over in June 2009. The number of stocks have increased substantially while allocation to the top five holdings has become more subdued. Currently the fund holds 54 stocks and the allocation to top five is 14 per cent (second lowest in the category). They also did a lot of reshuffling on the sector allocations.
On the debt side, unlike most of its peers, the portfolio is managed much more actively. The fund has largely preferred bonds and debentures and has not hesitated in taking higher maturity bets. For instance, in the last quarter of 2008 when the yields started going down, the average maturity of the fund's portfolio went up to 10.31 years (December 2008). That quarter, the fund lost just 8.29 per cent (category average: -15.78%).
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Mutual Fund Review: HDFC Children´s Gift Fund - Savings Plan Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:32 AM PDT Objective To generate long term capital appreciation Option/Plan Growth Plan. (Equity Oriented) Entry Load (as a % of the Applicable NAV) Application routed through any distributor/agent/broker : 1.25% Application not routed through any distributor/agent/broker : Nil No Entry Load shall be levied on bonus units and units allotted on dividend reinvestment. Exit Load (as a % of the Applicable NAV) For Units subject to Lock-in Period: NIL For Units not subject to Lock-in Period : 3% if the Units are redeemed / switched-out within one year from the date of allotment, 2% if the Units are redeemed / switched-out between the first and second year of the date of allotment, 1% if Units are redeemed /switched-out between the second and third year of the date of allotment, Nil if the Units are redeemed / switched -out after third year from the date of allotment. Minimum Application Amount For new investors :Rs.5000 and any amount thereafter. -----------------------------------------------------------------
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Changes in public provident fund (PPF) Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:58 AM PDT
THE public provident fund (PPF) is a good option that investors can choose when they want to plan for their retirement because this is a long term route that will help them manage their investments. There are a couple of developments related to the PPF that could affect investors in the coming time period and hence they need to be ready to take advantage of the situation if the proposed changes are actually implemented. Here are a few things that they need to look at in the near future.
Now there is a proposal to raise the maximum amount that can be invested in the PPF to Rs 1,00,000 from the Rs 70,000 currently. This is just a proposal and if this is implemented then it will be beneficial for the investors who want to complete their tax saving investments at a single place because they can do so with the PPF itself. Apart from this, the real benefit of the PPF account is visible over the long run as the benefit of compounding takes hold and hence the larger contribution will lead to the possibility of a large accumulation in PPF account.
There is another proposal to link the rate to the average rate of debt instruments in the market and this will mean that there will be a regular change in the interest rate that will be witnessed by investors.
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Tata Service Industry Fund and Tata Mid Cap Fund and Tata Contra Fund Posted: 20 Sep 2011 10:15 PM PDT Tata Service Industry FundObjective Tata Mid Cap FundObjective To provide income distribution and / or medium to long term capital gains by investing predominantly in equity / equity related instrument of mid cap companies.
Tata Contra FundObjective To provide income distribution and/or medium tolong term capital gains while at all times emphasizing the importance of capital appreciation. However there is no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.Contrarian investing refers to buying into fundamentally sound scripts that have been overlooked by the market (for reasons of short term trend) and waiting for the market to give these stocks their real value in course of time. -----------------------------------------------------------------
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DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund Launches FMP Series 13 - 3M Posted: 20 Sep 2011 09:13 PM PDT DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund has announced the launch of new fund offer (NFO) of DSP BlackRock FMP Series 13 – 3M. The new fund offer will be open for subscription from September 22, 2011 to September 26, 2011. The scheme will mature on December 26, 2011. -----------------------------------------------------------------
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Posted: 20 Sep 2011 07:52 PM PDT Objective To provide income distribution and/or medium to long term capital gains while at all times emphasising the importance of capital appreciation. Option Available Growth & Dividend Entry Load For Each Investment amount < Rs. 1 Crores - 2.25%. For Each Investment amount >= Rs. 1 crore - Nil. No entry load will be charged on investment made by the Fund of Fund Scheme. Exit Load For investment amount greater than or equal to Rs. 1 crore: NIL. For investment amount less than Rs. 1 crore: 1% if redeemed within 6 months from the date of allotment. No exit load will be charged on investment made by the fund of fund scheme. Minimum Application Amount Rs.500/- and thereafter in multiples of Rs.500/- -----------------------------------------------------------------
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Mutual Funds: What Are Contra Funds? Posted: 20 Sep 2011 12:12 PM PDT As the name suggests, these funds take a contrarian view on equities. The fund manager picks underperforming stocks or sectors, which are likely to perform well in the long run, at cheap valuations. For instance, experts held a contrarian view on telecom stocks for a two-year period. These funds are mostly a part of the equity diversified category. The difference lies in the style of investing. For instance, a strengthening rupee strains the margins of IT companies as their major business comes from the US. But, a contra fund manager would pick IT stocks and wait for the rupee to weaken. ING Contra, Kotak Contra, L&T Contra, Magnum Contra, Religare Contra, Tata Contra and UTI Contra are some known contra funds. These have returned between 8.5 and 14 per cent over two years. Tata Contra and Religare Contra have given exceptional returns of over 20 per cent each. In the same period, the Bombay Stock Exchange's sensitive index, or the Sensex, and largecap equitydiversified funds have returned 12 and 13 per cent, respectively, according to mutual fund rating agency, Value Research. In the last five years, contra funds have returned around 8.5-13 per cent.
Who should invest in these funds? Financial planners suggest that individuals should look at this category as a diversification opportunity, that is, only after they have invested a significant portion of their mutual fund portfolio in regular largecap, equity diversified funds. Even then, invest only 10-15 per cent of your portfolio in these funds. Remember, these funds invest in 'out-of-flavour' themes and, hence, may not perform in the short term. Therefore, only those with an investment horizon of about up to five years should consider this option. Further, these funds are riskier than regular largecap funds. The fund manager's call can go completely awry. Analyse your risk appetite before investing.
How to choose a contra fund? Unlike equity-diversified funds, you cannot base your investment decisions on the returns given by contra funds. You must look at the mandate of the fund and the themes it invests in. If you agree with the fund manager's outlook, you should invest considering the expected returns. The other thumb rule is investing in funds that have been around for long and not in new fund offers.
How are these funds taxed? If you sell the units in less than a year, the returns are taxed at a flat rate of 15 per cent. If you hold them for over a year, the gains will be long-term and, hence, tax-free. A securities transaction tax of 0.25 per cent is levied on all, while investing as well as on redemption. -----------------------------------------------------------------
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Limited pay Insurance plans: Pay Limited Premium, Get Maximum Benefits Posted: 20 Sep 2011 10:43 AM PDT
The thought of paying premiums for a limited period, but enjoying the insurance cover for a long period is very appealing. Perhaps, that is why companies sell policies, especially unit linked insurance plans, or ULIPs, where the premium paying term is shorter for coverages that are comparable with regular policies.
The tax aspect also needs to be take into consideration. Since the annual premium would be higher than for regular policies, you need to ascertain if it exceeds 20% of the sum assured (SA). In such a case, the deduction under section 80C will be restricted to 20% of the SA. Besides, if the premium breaches this limit in any year, the maturity proceeds will not be exempt from tax. Such plans may mainly appeal to those with irregular sources of income. A businessman going through a purple patch may, for instance, wish to fulfil his premium commitments when the going is good and could opt for a limited pay plan. Similarly, a software professional who has been deputed abroad for a few years and is likely to earn higher than usual during this period may also consider such a plan.
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Education loan for higher studies Posted: 20 Sep 2011 09:39 AM PDT
The entire loan process can be made less tedious if students plan in advance and exert due diligence.
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Mutual Fund Review: HDFC Index Fund - Nifty Plan Posted: 20 Sep 2011 08:58 AM PDT Objective Other Schemes Are:• HDFC Arbitrage Fund • HDFC Prudence Fund • HDFC TaxSaver (ELSS) • HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunites Fund -----------------------------------------------------------------
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Insurance Sum Assured: Do you understand how much you need? Posted: 20 Sep 2011 07:41 AM PDT You buy life insurance policy for a reason. The reason is to get financial security, in monetary terms, for your dependants in case of your death. This money is what is called the Sum Assured. Fixing the correct amount of Sum Assured is a crucial activity at the time of getting a life insurance policy. Here is what you should know about it. What is Sum Assured? At the time of signing a life insurance contract, the insurer and the buyer agree upon a certain amount of money that will be payable upon the death of insured. This amount is the Sum Assured will go to the nominee or your beneficiary as per the policy. Fixing the Sum Assured Amount Sum Assured depends on numerous factors such as your total net assets, family's current and potential fixed annual income and expenditure, your age and the age of your dependents, and any loans or liabilities due. It should ideally be sufficient to see your dependents through till they are able to fend for themselves. Most financial planners suggest that the sum assured should be 5-10 times your annual income. If you want a more precise calculation, you can calculate your human life value. You must have adequate insurance that comfortably provides for the financial resources your dependants need to live their lives if you are no longer around or are physically disabled. The sum total of all the obligations that you have towards your dependants is your human life value. Sum Assured is the reason why an insured pays premium. The relationship of Sum Assured with the premium depends on the type of insurance policy. In traditional plans, including term policies, Sum Assured determines the premium. The Sum Assured is broken up into small amounts of premiums that a person pays monthly. In a term policy, one can typically pay about Rs 300 per Rs 1 lakh of coverage. So, if an insured wants Rs 50 lakhs of covered, they need to pay Rs 15,000 (50 x Rs 300). In unit-linked plans (ULIP), because of market fluctuations, the premium determines sum assured. If you opt for a ULIP, based on your ability to pay the premium, the insurer will offer you a Sum Assured that will be a multiple of the premium. For example if your current financial standing allows you to pay Rs 5,000 annual premium on your ULIP, the insurance company will offer you a sum assured of say 5 to 20 times the premium amount. Your sum assured, in this case, could vary from Rs 25,000 to Rs 100,000. Within this range, you have to decide how much insurance cover you need, based on your requirements. Riders on Sum Assured Riders are special provisions in an insurance policy that can expand the benefits or the Sum Assured that is payable. For instance, if you have a rider for accidental death or disability, in addition to being eligible for the death benefit, your policy will also pay out an additional amount if your death is due to an accident, as defined in the rider. In case you don't die but an accident disables you, while the life policy might not compensate you, the rider will compensate you up to your pre-determined amount. Revisit Your Sum Assured Regularly It is wise to revisit your policy and review the Sum Assured, especially when there is a major change in your financial situation. Some of these changes are: - Change in marital status - whether you get married or divorced
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