Updated Dec 31, 2024 21:25 IST MF Lite scheme is any scheme launched by an MF Lite or any other eligible passive scheme as may be specified by the Board from time to time. Article Highlights SEBI has introduced a relaxed regime with light-touch provisions “the MF Lite Framework” for passive Mutual Fund schemes. MF […]
India Loosens Rules For Passive Mutual Funds With New SEBI Guidelines
What’s going on here? India’s market regulator, SEBI, has rolled out new guidelines to ease restrictions on passive mutual funds, aiming to boost competition and simplify entry for these low-risk investments. What does this mean? SEBI is strategically revamping India’s mutual fund sector by reducing compliance hurdles for passive funds with its ‘MF Lite’ framework. […]
Crypto ETFs Sparked $450B Shift From Traditional Funds in 2024
Key Takeaways Investors are overwhelmingly favoring passive investment strategies like ETFs over actively managed funds. Crypto ETFs, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, have experienced unprecedented growth. The trend towards passive investing and the growth of crypto ETFs are expected to continue in 2025 and beyond. Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) stole the show in 2024, attracting […]
4 Good Emerging Market Funds
Investments in emerging market economies generally carry a higher degree of risk than assets in the U.S. The risks inherent to many diversified emerging market mutual funds include emerging markets risk, stock market risk, country risk, regional risk, currency risk, political risk, and active management and indexing risk in some cases. Emerging market mutual funds tend […]

Index, smallcap or global funds? Here’s how mutual fund investors can plan for 2025
With international funds offering the highest return and investors chasing small cap funds in 2024, experts believe that investors should invest with a 7-10 year investment horizon using a combination of flexicap funds, index funds and international funds through a SIP/ STP strategy for 2025.Among the equity mutual funds, the top three performers were international […]
2 ETFs That Are Good Bets to Beat the S&P 500 in 2025
The S&P 500 index is set to cap off a banner year. Through Dec. 27, the broad market index is up 25% year to date, and Wall Street is calling for the bull run to continue into 2025 with the consensus estimates of 6,679, or up 12% as of Dec. 27. Investing in the S&P […]

‘Should We Risk It All On Index Funds Like VOO Or Stay Safe?’
27-Year-Old Couple With $235K Saved And $70K Annual Surplus Debates: ‘Should We Risk It All On Index Funds Like VOO Or Stay Safe?’ Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. In today’s financial landscape, many investors are looking for options to amplify their profits beyond […]
VTI: Total Market Funds Do Not Protect From Red Days Compared To S&P Index
This article was written by Follow I am focused on growth and dividend income. My personal strategy revolves around setting myself up for an easy retirement by creating a portfolio which focuses on compounding dividend income and growth. Dividends are an intricate part of my strategy as I have structured my portfolio to have monthly […]

NFO Update: Bandhan Mutual Fund launches index fund
Bandhan Mutual Fund has announced the launch of Bandhan Nifty Alpha Low Volatility 30 Index Fund, an open-ended scheme tracking Nifty Alpha Low Volatility 30 Index. The new fund offer or NFO of the scheme will open for subscription on January 8 and close on January 20. The scheme will reopen for continuous sale and […]
Best Low Risk Index Funds
Index funds have much to offer investors but require some sacrifices for low fees and transparency. Index funds won’t work well for those seeking parabolic gains and life-changing money. But if you want to build wealth smoothly and consistently over extended time frames (while sleeping easy at night), you might consider some of the funds […]