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Jargon-free guides on mutual funds, SIPs, PMS, AIF, SIF, taxation and the basics — plus free calculators. Start anywhere.
Updated: October 2026 · Baasava Hathiwala
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How to start investing in mutual funds
A step-by-step beginner guide — KYC to first SIP.
ReadSIP vs lumpsum
Which way of investing fits you, and why.
ReadHow to open a demat account
What it is, documents, and the process.
ReadLarge vs mid vs small cap
What the labels mean and how to choose your mix.
ReadMutual funds
Index funds vs active funds
Passive vs active, cost, and the real trade-off.
ReadEquity vs debt funds
Risk, return, tax, and building an asset allocation.
ReadELSS tax-saving funds
80C benefit, 3-year lock-in, and how they’re taxed.
ReadMutual fund taxation in India
Equity vs debt, LTCG/STCG, and the ₹1.25L exemption.
ReadWhat is NAV
What NAV means and why low NAV isn’t “cheaper”.
ReadXIRR vs CAGR
Which return number to trust — and why SIPs need XIRR.
ReadPMS, AIF & SIF
PMS vs Mutual Fund vs AIF vs SIF
All four routes compared on one page.
ReadBest PMS in India 2026
Strategies ranked by trailing returns from our data.
ReadPMS fees and charges
Fixed vs performance fees, hurdle rate, all-in cost.
ReadWhat is a SIF
SEBI’s new category — ₹10 lakh minimum.
ReadWhat is an AIF
Categories I/II/III, ₹1 crore minimum, taxation.
ReadTools
Make Money or Build Wealth
See why patient investing beats chasing returns.
ReadSIP calculator
Project what a monthly SIP could grow to.
ReadLumpsum calculator
Future value of a one-time investment.
ReadStep-up SIP calculator
Raise your SIP each year and see the gain.
ReadRetirement calculator
Corpus needed and the SIP to get there.
ReadSWP calculator
Plan systematic withdrawals.
ReadCompare mutual funds
Line up schemes side by side.
ReadFinancial planner
Turn goals into a plan.
ReadNot sure where you fit?
Compare every route — mutual funds, SIF, PMS and AIF — by minimum, flexibility and who they suit.