Mutual Funds – All you need to know
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Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is one of the most popular ways to invest in mutual funds because it encourages disciplined investing and reduces the stress of timing the market.(Read More )
Systematic Transfer Plan (STP)
A Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) is a strategy used by investors who want to gradually move money from one mutual fund scheme to another rather than transferring the entire amount at once.
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Sharpe Ratio
The Sharpe Ratio is one of the most widely used metrics for evaluating the performance of mutual funds and investment portfolios.(Read More )
Sortino Ratio
The Sortino Ratio is a performance measurement tool that focuses specifically on the downside risk of an investment rather than overall volatility.(Read More )
Specialised Investment Funds (SIF)
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are investment vehicles created to implement unique or advanced investment strategies that may not fall within the standard structure of traditional mutual funds.(Read More )
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