Debt Funds

Align investment horizon with portfolio duration for short-term debt funds

While all investors should have some allocation to shorter-duration debt funds for portfolio stability, the exact proportion should depend on their risk appetite

Debt MFs bounce back: Rs 1.57 lakh cr inflows in October, liquid funds lead

Overall, 14 out of 16 debt mutual fund categories recorded net inflows in October, while medium-duration and credit risk funds continued their pattern of consistent outflows.

E-commerce firm Udaan raises about Rs 300 crore in debt funding round

The latest debt funding will strengthen Udaan's balance sheet, offering flexibility to invest and maintain its leadership

Debt fund inflows down 62% in Aug, investors prefer short-term, safer bets

The sharp decline in inflows highlights growing caution among investors. They are prioritising shorter-term, safer options while awaiting clearer signals on interest rate movements.

ICICI Prudential Banking & PSU Debt Fund: A good mix of safety and yield

In the past three years, the fund has maintained a predominant allocation to non-convertible debentures (NCDs) and bonds of financial institutions

Debt funds set to hit mother lode with double-digit gains in 2024

Easing G-sec yields put long-duration, gilt funds on winning track

Jump in passive fund inflows in 2024 on new launches, EPFO boost

Passive funds attract Rs 37,200 crore inflows in 2024

Debt fund investments surge to multi-year high as flows jump across schemes

With no Fed rate cut in sight, gilt schemes garner Rs 5,200 cr in April, most in at least 5 yrs

What are debt funds? Who should invest in them? Here's all you need to know

Debt funds invest in various fixed-income instruments including bonds, treasury bills, and commercial paper

Long-duration funds: 6-12 months for tactical, 10+ years for long term

Those with a medium-term horizon run the risk of getting caught in a rising rate cycle

ASK Hedge Solutions aims to raise Rs 3,000 cr in maiden long-short NFO

The NFO (New Fund Offering) is an open-ended Category III Alternative Investment Fund, aiming to raise Rs 3000 crore with approx. Rs 1,000 crore over the next 6 months.

Debt funds steal the show in Feb 2024, liquid funds get maximum inflows

Debt funds continue to see most of the action in the short end of the yield curve and markets are, perhaps, waiting for clarity on the direction of interest rates.

Debt mutual funds prosper in wake of Interim Budget yield decline

Gilt and dynamic fund investors reap nearly Rs 330 crore in gains, reveals estimates

'Accrual funds could be good for investors from risk/reward perspective'

Franklin Templeton believes the short end of the curve continues to offer the best risk-reward to the investors.

Attractive spreads drive arbitrage funds to better returns in 2023

Staged strong comeback last year, stole march over debt funds to post best performance in 8 years

Invest in longer-duration funds to gain from anticipated rate cuts

But avoid going overboard with exposure as unforeseen events could prevent inflation from softening

All about profit booking, picking blazers: Top personal finance stories

This week we write about how to plan profit booking and getting the best look in blazers

Allocate 20-30% to long-duration debt funds, enter with 6 to 8 years period

Even when investing solely for capital gains, stay flexible and extend investment horizon if required

RBI likely to keep rates on hold for entire 2024, says Kaustubh Gupta

We believe US rates have peaked, and the US Federal Reserve can start easing in the second half of 2024. However, the same cannot be said for Indian policy responses

Upbeat outlook amid stable credit environment, high portfolio yield

Take moderate exposure to these funds, given the potential for defaults and downgrades in their lower-rated portfolios