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Best cars of 2017 in different categories: Which one suits your budget? If you are planning to buy a car soon, here are some parameters such as price, specifications etc. using which you can guide your buying decision. Best 5 hatchback cars to buy this Diwali If you are planning to buy a car, ET Wealth has evaluated and ranked the best 5 cars in the hatchback category in collaboration with CarDekho.com. Best 5 sedan cars to buy this Diwali Based on specifications and prices, here are the top 5 ranked sedans of 2017 and the reasons why these cars are top of the charts. From our Partners Clueless about investing in stock markets? Here are some options If you are unsure about venturing into stock markets, these investment options may change your mind. From our Partners How Indian economy has progressed through the years GDP being a core indicator of India's economy, has grown multifold over the last 70 years. Best 5 SUVs to buy this Diwali Here are the top 5 SUVs of 2017. No surprises as Maruti Suzuki snatches the top two spots. Top 5 hybrid, electric cars to buy in 2017 ET Wealth has done the evaluation and ranking of the best 5 cars in the hybrid / electric category in collaboration with CarDekho.com. Top Mutual Funds SCHEME NAME RATING 1 M(%) 6 M(%) 1 YR(%) 3 YRS(%) Mirae Asset India Opportunities Fund Direct- Growth 0.52 15.66 25.38 18.60 Invesco India Growth Fund Direct-Growth 1.55 16.56 25.96 18.04 Motilal Oswal MOSt Focused 25 Fund Direct-Growth -1.31 9.04 21.13 17.98 Mirae Asset India Opportunities Fund Regular- Growth 0.46 15.26 24.48 17.68 SBI Bluechip Direct Plan-Growth -0.33 10.62 15.64 17.12 FeaturedDSP BlackRock Income Opportunities Direct Plan-Growth ��������������� 0.49 4.28 8.21 10.23 Start SIP Want to invest a large sum in mutual funds? Use systematic transfer plan instead of SIP Though SIPs have become very popular method of investment, but those looking to invest a large sum at one go should use STPs method to minimise the risk. Long term SIP does not remove risk and other important lessons from historical equity returns ET Wealth takes a close look at the historical performance of the Sensex for different holding periods for investors to learn from them.

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6 ways new classification of mutual fund schemes will impact the investor To sort out the confusion among investors on account of multiple MF schemes from the same categories, Sebi has introduced stricter norms for fund houses. ���Why gold bonds in secondary market are better investment than the new issue The earlier series of bonds are available in the secondary markets at lower prices and offer higher yields, however, the volume traded is not great. Fitness bands and smart watches have some similar features: Here's how to choose which to buy If you are confused about which one to opt for, ET Wealth suggests the points to consider while deciding between a fitness band and smart watch. Why not let RBI decide small savings interest rates? The Finance Ministry's discretionary role in setting the rates is impeding their transmission. Should India reintroduce inheritance tax? Here are 4 expert views Known as the estate tax, it is levied on the value of assets passed on to legal heirs through inheritance. Here is what four experts have to say on the subject. Why new categorisation of mutual funds is a step in the right direction Sebi's move to classify schemes according to size and mandate will help investors pick the most suitable mutual fund depending on their risk appetite. 5 smart things to know about gratuity Gratuity paid to government employees is exempt from tax and the tax-free limit for private employees is Rs 20 lakh. Should you invest your emergency fund in equity? For creating your emergency fund look for an investment where the focus is on liquidity, safety of funds, and comes at a reasonable cost. How to open a trading and demat account online With an active Aadhaar-linked mobile number and email ID one can open trading and demat account with a broker online using e-KYC facility. Despite investments in MFs growing Indians still prefer bank deposits but opposite is true in the US While the AUM of mutual funds in India has burgeoned in recent years, figures are miniscule compared to those in the US. MF Portfolio Doctor: Why Patil needs to hike equity investment The Portfolio Doctor will assess the health of the mutual funds held by individuals and if required recommend corrective measures. Family finance: Bengaluru-based Gunasekar needs to his stagger goals and increase equity investment Bengaluru-based Gunasekar needs to stagger his goals and invest in line with his objectives. Franklin India Taxshield MF: Has slipped recently With a 10-year return of 12.08%, the fund has outperformed both the benchmark (7.24%) and the category average (9.87%) by a wide margin. Stock pick of the week: Why analysts are bullish on NCC Improved first quarter performance, strong order book, improving sectoral prospects, among other things, has made NCC analysts' favourite. Alternative investment returns monitor: For the week ending October 11, 2017 Here's a weekly tracker of returns from alternative investments but don't compare these with returns from traditional investments.

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