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gold mutual funds: Should you consider international and gold mutual funds after Budget 2024?

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gold mutual funds: Should you consider international and gold mutual funds after Budget 2024?

The 2024 Union Budget introduced pivotal changes to the capital gains tax structure, impacting investors in international and gold mutual funds, as well as equity Funds of Funds (FoFs). These changes include a reduced holding period and a revised long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax rate, while the short-term capital gains (STCG) tax rate remains unchanged. … Read more

Factor ETFs: Why you should invest for long-term returns

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Factor ETFs: Why you should invest for long-term returns

While investing, everyone who adheres to a clearly defined rule-based strategy stands a chance to make money. If the rules have stood the test of time, the odds of winning are even higher. Factor-based or smart beta exchange traded funds (ETF) adopt this rule-based approach of portfolio construction. They can be an interesting portfolio candidate … Read more