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Should you pay off debt with mutual funds?
It depends on the rate of interest you pay on the debt and also the rate of returns the mutual fund is generating. Let us say you have a loan with a bank with a preferential rate of interest of 5% per year and your mutual fund is earning 15% or more per year - in that case I would not payoff my debt by selling the mutual fund. Whereas, if my loan is charged at around 12% per year and my mutual fund is growing at 15% per year, i would pay off the debt using the mutual fund and start a fresh investment plan. This way we would save a lot on the interest we pay from our pocket.
What happens to the money put into an open mutual fund?
It gets invested in the stock market or in any investment class that the mutual fund is supposed to invest in. Ex: Debt Mutual funds invest in Debt instruments like bonds and Equity Diversified funds invest in Equity Shares etc
Is it best to borrow from mutual funds to pay off credit card debt?
No, it's not a good idea. Your mutual funds should be earning you a good interest. Consolidate your credit card debt and take out a "Line of Credit" as the interest rate is much lower.
Are bonds safer than stocks or mutual funds?
Yes they are. Bonds are debt obligations and hence the person who owes the debt is supposed to pay the money back and our money is much safer than what it is in a stock or mutual fund. Since stocks and mutual funds are related to the stock market they have an inherent risk wherein we can lose money if the market collapses.
What are the different modes of investment in financial assets?
mutual fund, ppf,f.d,equity,debt,commodity,
What are debt mutual funds?
Debt mutual funds are like Equity mutual funds with one main difference. Equity mutual funds buy shares whereas Debt mutual funds buy bonds and other debt products. So the returns on investment would be similar to what a bank would give us.
What are debt funds?
Debt mutual funds are like Equity mutual funds with one main difference. Equity mutual funds buy shares whereas Debt mutual funds buy bonds and other debt products. So the returns on investment would be similar to what a bank would give us.
What is difference between mutual funds and debt?
Mutual funds are usually used to save for retirement, so you're increasing your assets. Debt is used to fund liabilities, actually the exact opposite of investing. Mutual funds add to wealth, debt takes it away.
What are some debt oriented fund of funds in India?
A Fund of Fund is a Mutual Fund where the fund manager does not buy individual debt instruments. Instead he buys mutual funds of a particular type. In this case, Debt Oriented Mutual Funds.Example:a. IDFC All Seasons Bondb. ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Very Cautious Planc. etc
What is the maximum fee that can be charged on a Debt Mutual Fund?
Type your answer here... 1.25%.
Should you pay off debt with mutual funds?
It depends on the rate of interest you pay on the debt and also the rate of returns the mutual fund is generating. Let us say you have a loan with a bank with a preferential rate of interest of 5% per year and your mutual fund is earning 15% or more per year - in that case I would not payoff my debt by selling the mutual fund. Whereas, if my loan is charged at around 12% per year and my mutual fund is growing at 15% per year, i would pay off the debt using the mutual fund and start a fresh investment plan. This way we would save a lot on the interest we pay from our pocket.
What happens to the money put into an open mutual fund?
It gets invested in the stock market or in any investment class that the mutual fund is supposed to invest in. Ex: Debt Mutual funds invest in Debt instruments like bonds and Equity Diversified funds invest in Equity Shares etc
Is it best to borrow from mutual funds to pay off credit card debt?
No, it's not a good idea. Your mutual funds should be earning you a good interest. Consolidate your credit card debt and take out a "Line of Credit" as the interest rate is much lower.
Are bonds safer than stocks or mutual funds?
Yes they are. Bonds are debt obligations and hence the person who owes the debt is supposed to pay the money back and our money is much safer than what it is in a stock or mutual fund. Since stocks and mutual funds are related to the stock market they have an inherent risk wherein we can lose money if the market collapses.
What are the different modes of investment in financial assets?
mutual fund, ppf,f.d,equity,debt,commodity,
How do mutual funds make money?
They make money by buying and selling the instruments they are designed to invest in. For ex: Equity MF's will invest in stocks, a Debt MF will invest in Bonds and other debt instruments
Can Washington Mutual offer information about their savings and banking practices to the public?
Washington Mutual cannot offer information about their savings and banking practices to the public. It filed for bankruptcy in 2008 after being stripped of subsidaries, but not its debt or assets. The Washington Mutual banks were sold and rebrande as Chase banks.
