Amol Joshi emphasizes the importance of debt mutual funds in balancing investment portfolios, shielding against market risks, and providing stable returns. Understanding the dynamics of debt instruments is essential for effective asset allocation and long-term financial growth. Joshi says: "There are some rules of thumb that a debt mutual fund is useful when you have an investment horizon that is spanning a few weeks or months or something that is not really medium or long term."
STP facility staggers the investment over a period of time and also helps maintain a balance of risk and return. The first scheme that is considered for lumpsum investment is called source scheme and the scheme to which the amount is transferred is called destination scheme.
"Anticipating a reversal in the interest rate hike cycle in FY24, market participants strategically allocated funds to capitalize on higher rates, while continuing a favourable stance towards equities, real estate, and gold. However, the rate cuts never materialized and bond yields continue to be higher, retaining the interest of investors," Gopal Kavalireddi, Vice President - Research at FYERS, said.
Financial Literacy News: Financial experts recommend using a Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) for investing in equity mutual fund schemes amidst rising market volatility. STP al