KOTAK SELECT FOCUS FUND - NEITHER HERE NOR THERE

Srikanth Shankar MatrubaiKotak Mutual Fund recently came out with a New Fund Offer named Kotak Select Focus Fund.Kotak Select Focus Fund intends to focus on Select Sectors with untapped Current and Future Growth potential. Fund Manager Mr.Krishna Sanghvi says that this Fund provides adequate diversification compared to a Single Sector Fund while at the same time providing benefit adequate concentration in the portfolio on certain sectors expected...

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CANROBECCO FORCE FUND

FOR HIGH RISK APPETITE INVESTORSSrikanth Shankar MatrubaiCanara Robecco has joined the NFO Bandwagon with its Canara Robecco FORCE Fund. FORCE is the acronym for Financial Opportunities, Retail and Entertainment. The new fund offer (NFOs) open for subscription from July 20 to August 18, 2009.The Fund will primarily invest in Stocks of the above sectors. The Fund will be managed by Anand Shah who was earlier with Kotak and ICICI. Mr.Anand Shah presently...

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SHRIRAM NCD - GRAB THE OFFER

Better than Bank FDsSHRIRAM NCD OFFERS UPTO 11.5%Srikanth Shankar MatrubaiShriram Transport Finance Company Limited after its attractive Fixed Deposit Offering, came out with a Issue of Secured Non-convertible Debentures (NCDs).Investors can definitely take up the offer as they not only offer Returns higher than Bank FDs but their money is also secured by the Assets of the Compnay.The company :Shriram Transport Finance which is among the leading...

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QUANT FUNDS ARE NOT FOR RISK AVERSE

STILL TO PROVE ITSELF IN INDIAMr.Mukesh Pandya asked,Can you explain what is a Quant Fund??/SRIKANTH SHANKAR MATRUBAI replied :Dear Mukesh,Quant Funds are a scientific approach to investing in Stock Markets based on Mathematical model.The Portfolio of a 'Quant Fund' is based on Computer-based quantitative analysis working on a mathematical model, with no involvement of human judgement. Thus, there is no provision for any emotion or sentiment involved...

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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ADVISE

Mr.S. Rao wrote : "Dear sirI came across your website accidentally and found it very helpful and interesting. You are doing great job!My investment goal 5 year, 15 year and 20 year horizon for child's education, marriage and retirement annuity respectively. I am 44 and able to save & pay upto 50000 per annum for the next 20 years.My bank suggested Unit linked childs plan (with guaranteed maturity benefit) and Pension plans or both of which are high in policy charges. Is it wise to stay away from ULIP plans and invest in SIP MF's, ELSS and...

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FRANKLIN BUILD INDIA FUND - MERITS ATTENTION

AMC TRACK RECORD PROVIDES COMFORTSrikanth Shankar MatrubaiFranklin Templeton Investment India has launched Franklin Build India Fund, an open-ended equity scheme. The scheme will invest in stocks of companies engaged either directly or indirectly in infrastructure-related activities.Franklin Templeton has launched a New Fund after a long time.THE OFFER :The minimum investment amount under the fund is Rs 5,000 . The scheme will charge an entry load...

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RELIGARE BUSINESS LEADERS FUND - SKIP

Safe Fund from Unproven AMCSrikanth Shankar Matrubai.Investors can give the New Fund Offer from Religare, the Religare Business Leaders Fund a miss and not regret one bit.The Scheme aims to invest in Equities of companies whare are Business Leaders in their respective segments. The Scheme would aim to be fully invested at all times and would invest in a diversified portfolio of Large Caps and Mid Caps.COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATION :There are much betters...

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MUTUAL FUNDS IS DEAD!! LONG LIVE MUTUAL FUNDS!!!

PAYING FEES TO YOUR ADVISOR IS INEVITABLEIf you ready to pay me, Raise your Hands,If not, Raise your standards...>With the ban on Entry loads, it is inevitable that Mutual fund Advisors charge consultation fees.SEBI has virtually killed the Mutual Fund distribution business. Now distributors will SELL ULIPs which give them 40% approx commission instead of Mutual Funds which give them ZERO commission. SEBI is telling Distributors to take two different cheques from investors. One for his investment, one for your fees. Advisors, if they find investors...

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ADVISE FOR A BACHELOR

Planning to get married in 3 yearsMr.Kumar Babu wrote :hi Srikanth,i am kumar,You are doing a great job with your blog.i have planned to get marriage after three years & need to do my higher studies, so i need to start savings for my happier days.... by investing in one of the them like mutual funds, ulip's, or through gold.... and need to save tax also as iam working currentlybut bit confused on which i should invest ... can you help me ... please-- With Love,KUMAR . SSRIKANTH SHANKAR MATRUBAI advises :Dear Kumar, It is good to see that...

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