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How the recently launched 'Trump Accounts' follow Warren Buffett's popular stock market advice

President Trump launched Trump Accounts for newborn children's stock market investments. These accounts will invest in an S&P 500 index fund, a strategy long advocated by Warren Buffett. The program aims to help newborns build wealth from an early age. Several companies have pledged support and seed funding for the…

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Nasdaq Rewrote Its Rules for SpaceX; Now $4.3B in Passive Buying Forces Index Funds' Hands

SpaceX Nasdaq-100 inclusion triggered $4.3 billion in forced buying from QQQ index funds as Nasdaq's new fast-entry rule added SPCX after just 15 trading days — millions of 401(k) and IRA holders are now automatic SpaceX shareholders, with the August 6 lockup expiry and first earnings report as the real…

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Which is the best Nifty-based index fund to buy basis expense ratio and tracking error?

Choosing the best Nifty-based index fund involves more than just a low expense ratio. Experts emphasize that tracking error, which measures how closely a fund mirrors its benchmark, is crucial for long-term returns. While low costs are attractive, consistent replication accuracy, indicated by low tracking error, often proves more vital…

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Passive investing explosion: DSP’s Anil Ghelani predicts ETFs, index funds will command 30% of mutual fund industry

Passive investing is gaining rapid traction in India, with DSP’s Anil Ghelani projecting ETFs and index funds to grow from 17% to 30% of mutual fund assets within five years. The shift reflects changing investor behaviour, with passive strategies forming core portfolios and active funds playing a selective, high-alpha role.

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Investing over Rs 43,000 monthly through SIPs? Here’s what an expert recommends for 20-year investment journey

A financial expert reviews a Rs 43,500 monthly SIP portfolio built for a 20-year horizon and suggests minimal changes. The key recommendation is replacing one active midcap fund with a passive index fund while keeping existing allocations largely intact and using debt funds for short-term investment needs.

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Planning a Rs 7 crore corpus in 12 years? Expert recommends active funds over index funds

An investor's query about active versus passive funds for long-term goals received expert advice. While index funds offer low costs, active management in India presents opportunities for outperformance due to information inefficiencies. A 10% annual SIP step-up is recommended to reach a Rs 7 crore corpus. The expert suggested replacing…

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NFO Update: Tata AIA Life Insurance launches Multifactor Index Fund

Tata AIA Life Insurance has launched the Tata AIA Multifactor Index Fund, a ULIP-based offering designed to combine equity market participation with life insurance protection. Built on a low-volatility multifactor strategy, the fund aims to provide diversified exposure and steadier long-term wealth creation through a rules-based investment approach.

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You Do Not Need ₹15 Crore to Retire Comfortably: How Bonds Can Build Predictable Retirement Income

Forget the daunting ₹15 crore retirement myth. For a couple retiring in their early 50s with ₹1 lakh monthly expenses, a ₹4-5 crore corpus can suffice. This involves a smart split: bonds for income, index funds for growth, and emergency funds. High-cost cities or premium lifestyles may necessitate ₹8-10 crore.…

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India’s first clean economy index fund is here: Should you invest?

India's green transition is accelerating, and the Motilal Oswal BSE Clean Environment Index Fund offers a unique passive investment route. This fund targets companies directly involved in five key clean economy themes: Renewables, EVs, Water Treatment, Recycling, and Waste Management, providing a transparent, rules-based approach to a structural, decadal opportunity.

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Can Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO Affect Your 401(K) and IRA Savings? Experts Explain How Shares Hit Retirement Accounts

Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO will hit your 401(k) and IRA savings through index funds within days. Experts explain why the impact is small despite the $1.75t valuation.

International Business Times UK

Invested in Index Funds? Here's What You Need to Know About Mega-Cap IPOs

SpaceX and other mega-cap IPOs, such as Anthropic and OpenAI, could impact the makeup of your index funds — but not all portfolios will see an immediate impact.

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NFO Alert: Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund launches BSE Clean Environment Index Fund

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has launched the Motilal Oswal BSE Clean Environment Index Fund, an open-ended scheme tracking India's first diversified clean economy index. The NFO, open from June 5 to June 19, offers passive investment in five transformative themes: Renewables, EVs, Water Treatment, Recycling, and Waste Management, aiming for…

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How ditching the homeownership dream allowed this finance coach to retire early

Delyanne Barros says that investing is not as complicated or intimidating as people imagine it to be

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The Smarter Way to Invest in AI Without Taking Extreme Risk

Retail investors already have AI exposure through index funds. Learn how to build a smarter AI investing strategy with stocks and ETFs

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NFO Alert: Kotak Mutual Fund launches Kotak Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30 Index Fund

Kotak Mutual Fund has launched the Kotak Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30 Index Fund, an open-ended scheme tracking the Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30 Index. The fund, open for subscription until June 12, aims to provide investors with exposure to equities through a structured, factor-based approach combining Alpha and Low-Volatility characteristics for…

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Direct stocks or mutual funds? Expert shares strategy to achieve Rs 7 crore goal in 12 years

An investor's mutual fund portfolio was reviewed, revealing a need for better alignment with long-term goals. Experts advised shifting focus from direct equities to mutual funds, increasing SIPs annually, and diversifying beyond momentum-based index funds to achieve a Rs 7 crore target.

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NFO Alert: SBI Mutual Fund launches two target maturity debt index funds

SBI Mutual Fund has launched two target-maturity debt index funds focused on government securities and SDLs, with the NFO open between May 14 and May 19. The schemes aim to provide predictable fixed-income exposure through low-cost, rule-based investment strategies linked to sovereign and quasi-sovereign instruments across defined maturities.

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U.S. Stock Market set to undergo big correction? Should S&P 500, Nasdaq investors worry? Experts reveal details

U.S. Stock Market: Investors in ‌an S&P 500 index fund may think they are diversified, but this is mostly an illusion. As RBC Wealth Management analysts note, more than $40 of every $100 invested goes into just 10 companies.

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NFO Alert: Axis Mutual Fund launches Axis Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund

Axis Mutual Fund has launched the Axis Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund, an open-ended scheme tracking the Nifty Capital Markets Total Return Index (TRI). The NFO is open till May 15 and aims to mirror index performance, before expenses, subject to tracking error. The fund offers investors exposure to India’s…

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Planning a 15-year mutual fund investment? Here’s a simple 4-scheme portfolio approach

A long-term investor with Rs 10 lakh and a 15-year horizon can build a simple four-fund mutual fund portfolio combining a Nifty index fund and flexi-cap funds. The strategy focuses on disciplined investing, diversification, and staying invested through volatility to generate sustainable wealth over time despite market fluctuations.

International Business Times UK

What Happens If You Invest $27.40 A Day For 40 Years Starting In Your 20s? Money Expert Reveals Jaw-Dropping Results

David Bach suggests investing $27.40 daily in a low-cost index fund to potentially become a millionaire by age 60, leveraging the power of compounding interest.

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The “Index Fund” Lie: Why “Setting and Forgetting” Your Investments is Failing in 2026

For years, DINK couples were told that the smartest financial move was simple: buy an index fund, automate your contributions, and never touch your portfolio again. That advice worked beautifully in the 2010–2020 era of low inflation, low volatility, and predictable market growth. But 2026 is a different world—one where…

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5 Top Tax-Efficient Mutual Funds for Smarter Investing

Mutual funds are many things, but "tax-friendly" usually isn't one of them. These are the exceptions.

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How the Magnificent 7 destroyed index funds: There's nowhere to hide

As the Magnificent 7 grows more powerful, index funds and regular investors are increasingly exposed to the fortune of a handful of tech giants.

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I’m a Financial Advisor: Here’s How I’d Invest $25K for Maximum Growth

A finance expert explains the smartest way to invest a $25,000 windfall, from choosing index funds to avoiding hot stocks and paying down debt first.

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