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SGBs and RBI floating-rate bonds are not strictly comparable as the underlying asset class is different, tells Ashutosh Gupta

Ashutosh Gupta talks about the benefits of index funds and why they can be a suitable option for a first-time investor

Index funds belong to a separate category as per SEBI classification and hence there would be no impact on them, informs Ashutosh Gupta.

The returns may not be as good as what we see in the trailing one-year returns but hopefully, not as low as what the YTM suggests either, says Ashutosh Gupta

Stop worrying about the date of your SIP, instead be guided by the cycle of your cash flows, advises Ashutosh Gupta

The benefits of diversification diminish rapidly after four–five funds even when debt funds are considered as part of the portfolio, informs Ashutosh Gupta

One should exit a fund for two–three specific reasons, otherwise they should continue to stay invested, suggests Ashutosh Gupta

Ashutosh Gupta sheds light on the risk-return profile of banking and PSU debt funds

Look at gold as a hedge for your equity investments and not as a wealth-creating option, says Ashutosh Gupta

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