The roots of what we now call fixed income go back at least 250 years, when the British government issued “Consols”—a type of perpetual bond used to finance wars. These bonds had no maturity date and paid fixed coupons indefinitely, until redeemed by the government. The term gained prominence with the advent of modern portfolio
Mutual funds in India are expected to increase their investments in short-term corporate bonds in the coming weeks, buoyed by a surge in inflows and surplus liquidity, according to fund managers. In May 2025, corporate bond funds recorded net inflows of ₹119.8 billion (approximately $1.40 billion)—the highest in two years and more than triple the
Growing your wealth by investing is all about finding the correct balance. One of the most important, and perhaps biggest decisions is how you should divide the total corpus you wish to invest into different investment types, be it debt, or equity, or other asset classes like real estate or gold. Experts feel that investing
What do North America, Europe, and Asia have in common right now? Well, apart from unnerving stock market volatility, it’s their preference for gold. According to data from the World Gold Council, flows into Gold Exchange Traded Funds from these regions touched $21 billion in Q1 2025 — the largest quarterly inflow since the first
The right asset allocation depends mainly on your financial goals, the time you have to reach them, and how much risk you can take. For instance, if you are saving for retirement 30 years from now, you can invest more in risky mutual funds or even stocks. Mutual funds or stock investments usually give higher
By Anand K Rathi With interest rates falling and economic signals aligning just right, long-duration mutual funds are looking like the smart, strategic play. One of the golden rules of fixed income is simple: when interest rates fall, bond prices rise. But here is the nuance—longer-duration bonds benefit more from this trend than shorter ones.
When it comes to protecting one’s money during economic uncertainty, gold investment is one of the preferred options for many due to safe haven tag associated with the precious metal. Amidst the current market scenario, where stocks are rattled and bond yields have slumped due to Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on major economies, investors seem to
Given the current gold prices and the average consumption over the past five years, India is expected to consume gold worth approximately $70 billion in 2025. While concerns over the widening current account deficit (CAD) persist, they often overshadow the broader perspective. Gold continues to provide a buffer for Indian households during economic turbulence and
Gold prices in India have been rising steadily for the past few years. If we look at the data after March 2020, gold prices (24 karat) have more than doubled to Rs 88,500 per 10 grams. This tremendous surge has now further increased the inclination of investors towards various other gold-linked investments, including gold exchange-traded
Ultra Short Term Mutual Funds are an ideal option for investors seeking low-risk, short-term investments. These ultra short-term funds offer liquidity, stability and better returns than savings accounts. Designed for investors who want to park their money for a short duration, ultra-short-term funds offer a low-risk option with relatively brief lending durations. Index Fund Corner