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All you need to know about hybrid funds
What’s a hybrid fund? Hybrid funds are mutual funds that invest in a mix of different asset classes, primarily equity and debt, but also include…
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All you need to know about hedge funds
Similar to mutual funds, these funds pool resources and invest in a variety of assets. The difference is that these are managed privately, which means…
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What is Sharpe ratio? What are the benefits and drawbacks of using Sharpe ratio when evaluating investments?
Developed by US economist and Nobel laureate, William F. Sharpe, this ratio compares the return of an investment with its risk. In other words, this…
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Choose investment assets that match future money goals else encashing them at time of need can be a problem
“I don’t like financial jargon,” he protested. The middle-aged man had just joined our group of weekend walkers. “Anytime I talk about my investments, I…
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What are dynamic asset allocation mutual funds and how do they work?
What are dynamic asset allocation funds? Also known as balanced advantage funds, these are a type of hybrid funds that invest in a mix of…