Category: Business
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The History and Story of Mutual Funds!
One of the most popular investment options today, mutual funds, have an interesting history spanning centuries. The journey started in the Netherlands in the 18th century, an era of booming trade and financial innovation. In 1774, Dutch merchant Abraham van Ketwich founded the first mutual fund, called Eendragt Maakt Magt (Unity Creates Strength). It pooled…
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Best Mutual Fund Platforms for Beginners in India!
Investing in mutual funds has become a popular way to grow wealth in India, thanks to the flexibility and potential for positive returns. But with so many options available, it can be confusing to choose the right platform. In this video, we’ll explore the various ways you can invest in mutual funds in India and…
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7 Days, 7 Lessons: Our Family’s Path to Swimming with Confidence
Frequently, at our dinner table, we discuss learning a hobby. Any extra-curricular activity, we thought about learning golfing, martial arts and swimming. My father tried his finest to find us any academy or coach to train us in those fields. One day, we headed to a restaurant to eat. As we drove, we noticed a…
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How are mutual funds taxed? – A basic walkthrough.
In one of my previous videos & blogs on Mutual Funds, I discussed about Mutual Funds Fees and Expenses and the impact they have on the returns. However, mutual fund fees and expenses are exclusive to the fund itself, but what about the implications of tax on returns? How are mutual funds taxed? Whenever you…
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Mutual Fund for Beginners
Imagine you lend money to your brother when he says he will invest it for you and guarantees its double in 7 years. Putting your trust in him you give him the money. Now when you do, won’t you be curious about where the money was put? You will want to know whether it is…
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Mutual Funds vs. Index Funds: Which One is Right for You?
Today, we’re diving into a key topic for investors at all levels – Mutual Funds vs. Index Funds. Which one is right for you? Let’s find out! First, let’s define mutual funds and index funds. Mutual funds are investment vehicles that pool money from many investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or…
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Understanding Mutual Fund Fees and Expenses.
Mutual Fund Fees and Expenses Mutual fund fees and expenses are what you pay to operate and manage the funds. These costs are crucial in assessing a mutual fund’s investment quality, as they significantly impact shareholder returns. Generally, passive funds have lower expenses than actively managed ones. Understanding Costs and Expenses Running a mutual fund…
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Experiencing Websites, Art and Nature all in a summer camp. (My Experience)
Last year we had a summer camp. I had lots and lots of fun so when I heard the news that Net Solutions (the company my father works for) was hosting another summer camp, I was thrilled! Of course, one thing that added to the excitement was the fact that I had no idea what…
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Beginner’s Basics of Mutual Funds.
What are Mutual Funds? A mutual fund is an investment vehicle that pools money from multiple investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities. Managed by professional portfolio managers, mutual funds provide individual investors access to a broader range of investments than they could achieve on their own. To explain it…
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Operant Conditioning – Learning by punishment and reward.
Today I will write about operator conditioning. This helps us learn, but in a completely different way than classical conditioning. So, what is operant conditioning?. Operant conditioning is a type of learning process where voluntary behaviors are modified by association with the addition (or removal) of reward or aversive stimuli. Basically, behaviour that is reinforced…