Explained: Want to choose the right mutual fund? Check these 10 key ratios
Choosing a mutual fund requires more than examining past returns. Investors should assess risk-adjusted performance using metrics such as Alpha, Beta, Sharpe, Treynor, Information and Sortino ratios, along with standard deviation, semi-standard deviation and R-squared. These measures help compare funds, understand volatility, evaluate manager performance and determine suitability for individual investment goals.
Reliance Industries, ITC among 10 stocks that saw highest buying by LIC in Q1. See full list
LIC increased its holdings in several major stocks during Q1FY27, with Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki and ITC among the biggest buys, based on Prime Database data.
Looking for mutual funds to invest in August? Here are 10 top picks
ETMutualFunds has shortlisted 10 equity mutual funds across five categories based on rolling returns, consistency, downside risk, outperformance and asset size for August.
Global Market | Europe’s STOXX 600 ends week at all-time high on earnings support, soft US jobs data
On Friday, Europe’s STOXX 600 index marked its fourth consecutive record closing, driven primarily by technology stocks that mirrored the strong performance of Wall Street. The recent U.S. jobs data, which suggested a slower labor market, has diminished the likelihood of an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve this September.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Inflation data to test record-setting US stocks, Fed rate views
Upcoming inflation data poses a challenge to the stock market’s recent technology-driven surge. Analysts predict a rise in consumer prices, which might sway the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. Meanwhile, easing geopolitical concerns and dipping oil prices have provided some reprieve to investors. Strong corporate earnings are exceeding forecasts, fostering a positive outlook for stocks, while […]
Dollar drops as weak US jobs data pushes out Fed hike expectations
The US dollar lost ground against key currencies due to unexpected job losses in July, raising fears about economic stability. As a result, the markets predict that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged. Additionally, the disappointing employment figures led to a sharp decline in Treasury yields, while gold prices surged as the dollar […]