Page 5 - Debt Funds

Returns of long-duration debt funds looking attractive: Should you invest?

These funds invest in papers having very long maturity, which tend to be most sensitive to rate changes

Taking a bet on debt funds: The risks you should know of as an investor

Losing investments is if companies default on their debt obligations

Debt funding in MFIs up 63% to Rs 35,759 cr in FY19, equity rises 42%

Liquidity improved, despite a challenging scenario, due to better portfolio quality. Barring few pockets where recovery was impacted due to debt waivers, overall delinquencies came down: Experts

Debt funds can beat fixed deposits on post-tax returns, says expert

While recent events have dented confidence, investors should not avoid debt funds altogether

Don't fall for agent's pitch on debt funds, go for simpler products instead

Even if a fund is hit due to a default, investors still stand a chance to make better returns than in a bank fixed deposit over the long term

Nervous about debt funds? Take a call, depending on your risk appetite

Remember there is an element of risk in almost every investment option. Take a call, depending on your risk appetite

Banking and PSU debt funds are the best alternative to bank fixed deposits

Their annual returns are slightly over 8% and can be a good choice for risk-averse investors

Investors should focus only on debt funds with shorter maturity: Expert

Investors will need to exercise caution and be mindful of both interest rate and credit risks which could impact their portfolios

Look at medium-term debt funds

Short-term tactical considerations also suggest long trades in the financial sector

Rising yields, exposure to IL&FS' shrinking returns hit debt funds

Yields of 10-year government papers have surged 115 basis points to 7.91% , from 6.76% a year ago

Tipping point: Is it time for a contra exposure to medium-term debt fund?

Experts say that those with the appropriate risk appetite and a horizon of at least two years may take a contrarian exposure

Opt for shorter-term debt funds

With RBI holding on to rates, investors should avoid longer duration funds for the near future

IDFs fail to grow despite regulatory reform: ICRA

IDFs are investment vehicles for channelising investment to the sector

Secured lending doesn't reduce risk in debt funds

Investors need to look at the portfolio before investing

Good time to enter debt funds, say experts

Experts recommend credit opportunities funds for the medium- to long-term investor

Don't panic if there's a downgrade in your debt fund

Medium and long-term funds always face credit risk. If you can't stomach volatility, stick to FDs

Debt MFs prune exposure to G-secs

Debt-fund managers have drastically cut allocation to G-secs over the past six months

Your Money: Move into shorter-duration debt funds

As the rate cut cycle over for now, investors bet largely on funds for duration not exceed 3-4 yrs

Debt funds continue to look attractive in 2017

The funds delivered high returns from 7.5% to as high as 18% last year

Debt funds can give good returns in 2017

While their returns will continue to be better than fixed deposits, don't go overboard