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04 Oct 2026
Planning a lumpsum investment in smallcap mutual funds? Check top 3 leaders and laggards
Smallcap mutual funds delivered mixed returns over the past two years. Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund emerged as the top performer, while Tata Small Cap Fund was the biggest laggard.
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03 Oct 2026
Bank of India Credit Risk among top 5 mutual funds that beat fixed deposits in 3 years with over 10% gains
Debt funds whose returns are more than a conventional fixed deposit instrument.
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03 Oct 2026
Quant Mutual Fund says investors should stay agile in portfolio allocation amid market shifts
The fund house noted that the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East had entered its eighth month and resulted in severe disruptions to global commodity supplies, with Brent crude rising above $100 a barrel.
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03 Oct 2026
These 9 equity mutual funds lose over 8% in September. Are any of these part of your portfolio?
Mutual fund investors lost upto 10% in September with the benchmark index - Nifty 50 down 5.56% in the same period.
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03 Oct 2026
Multi-asset allocation mutual funds: Nippon India, HDFC feature among SIP top performers and laggards
Systematic investment plans (SIPs) across major equity fund categories have delivered returns over the past two years even as most benchmark indices struggled during the period. Here are the top three performers and three laggards, as reported by ETBureau.
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03 Oct 2026
Explained: Want to know how long your investment will take to double? Use Rule of 72
The Rule of 72 is a tool that assists investors in estimating investment growth duration. By dividing the rate of return into 72, one can predict how long doubling their investment will take. It is particularly beneficial for understanding compound interest and the impact of inflation. Additionally, the method can determine the required rate of return to double an investment in a specified timeframe.
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02 Oct 2026
NFO Insight : ICICI Prudential Contra Fund opens for subscription. Is contra investing suited for current market conditions?
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund launched its new Contra Fund, open for subscription until October 12. The scheme follows a contrarian strategy, investing in out-of-favour companies with turnaround potential. Experts stress research, patience and a long-term horizon, while cautioning that contra funds can underperform for extended periods as market sentiment shifts.
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02 Oct 2026
Midcap mutual funds: 3 top performers and 3 laggards SIP investors should know
Over two years, HSBC Midcap Fund delivered the highest SIP return at 17.5%, followed by WhiteOak and ICICI Prudential. The midcap category averaged 7.85%, while monthly SIP flows rose 37%.
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02 Oct 2026
Rs 15,000 SIP made investors crorepatis in 15 years: These 30 mutual funds struck gold
A Rs 15,000 monthly SIP grew to more than Rs 1 crore over 15 years in 30 of 138 equity mutual fund schemes analysed. Small-cap and mid-cap funds dominated the list, but experts caution that past returns cannot be treated as forecasts and stress diversification, consistency and scheme selection.
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