XIRR: A versatile indicator of your financial returns

What is XIRR in mutual funds? While investing in equity mutual funds through Systematic investment plans (SIP), it becomes imperative for us to track and measure the returns over our investment duration. Normally, a good measure for quantifying returns is the compounded annual growth rate (C.A.G.R) which is calculated by the formula: (Final investment/Initial Investment)...

Common tax planning mistakes to avoid

Tax planning is a vital financial aim for everybody who wants to achieve financial success. Beginning with the first day of employment and continuing virtually throughout one’s whole life, even after one has retired, tax planning is essential for everyone. We have seen that people frequently fail to tackle tax planning logically and instead begin...

Passive vs active funds, which one is right for you?

Today’s investors have a plethora of investing possibilities. Generally, if you are new to investing and wish to invest your money without knowing about the stock market, you might pick mutual fund plans and top mutual fund companies. There are two primary subcategories of mutual funds: active funds and passive funds.Let’s take a look at...