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03 Nov 2026
Gold vs silver ETFs: Which metal offers better opportunity for investors this Diwali?
During the festive season of Diwali, savvy investors often gravitate towards gold and silver seeking security. Experts recommend evaluating personal investment goals to decide on gold, known for its stability, or silver, which presents higher risks but potential for greater returns. Recent data shows gold ETFs delivered 9.22% returns, while silver ETFs outperformed with 14.05%. A balanced approach within your portfolio can lead to sustainable wealth amidst market fluctuations.
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03 Nov 2026
Top 10 mutual funds to invest in November 2026
ETMutualFunds decided to put out a list of top 10 mutual fund schemes. We have chosen two schemes from five different equity mutual fund categories - aggressive hybrid, large cap, mid cap, small cap and flexi cap schemes – which we believe should be enough for regular mutual fund investors. There are caveats: read till the end to ensure you are picking up the best scheme for you.
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03 Nov 2026
ETMarkets Fund Guide: Large, mid or smallcap? How a Rs 1.5 lakh crore-fund manager approaches flexicap investing
In this edition of ETMarkets Fund Guide, we decode the flexi-cap category with Raunak Onkar, Fund Manager and Research Head at PPFAS Mutual Fund, who manages assets of around Rs 1.5 lakh crore.
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03 Nov 2026
Small & midcap funds remain top bets for investors in first half of FY27
During the first half of FY27, mid-cap funds received ₹38,043 crore and small-cap funds attracted ₹42,212 crore. This increased their share in total equity inflows to 20% and 22.6%, respectively. In contrast, large-cap funds saw a decline with inflows of just ₹4,575 crore. The combined net Assets Under Management (AUM) of small and mid-cap funds rose 24% year-on-year. Overall, total equity AUM grew by nearly 12% to reach ₹33.
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02 Nov 2026
SBI Cards & Payments and KFin Technologies among 6 stocks mutual funds bought for 4 straight quarters amid market slump
Mutual funds increased their holdings in six stocks for four consecutive quarters through September 2026. KFin Technologies led with a 14.5-percentage-point rise, followed by Rainbow Children's Medicare, Indus Towers, Timken India, SBI Cards and Mahindra & Mahindra.
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02 Nov 2026
Want to gift or donate mutual fund units? Know tax implications, transfer process and stamp duty
Learn how to gift mutual fund units, including the tax implications for donors and recipients, capital gains treatment, transfer procedures for demat and physical holdings, and applicable stamp duty.
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02 Nov 2026
Technology funds top October returns with gains of up to 10%. Is it the right time to invest?
Technology mutual funds topped October returns, with the nine best-performing schemes delivering gains of up to 9.78%, an ETMutualFunds analysis showed. HDFC Technology Fund led the chart, followed by Kotak Technology Fund and Tata Digital India Fund. Of the nearly 626 funds analysed, all nine top performers belonged to the technology sector, reflecting a strong monthly recovery in the segment.
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02 Nov 2026
One asset class to gift this Diwali? Radhika Gupta, Nilesh Shah, Samir Arora and 5 others share their picks
Nine leading fund managers share their preferred Diwali investment gifts, with most favouring Indian equities for long-term wealth creation. Some advocate a diversified mix of equity, debt and gold to manage risk and navigate market volatility.
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02 Nov 2026
Starting your MF journey this Diwali? Experts suggest adding flexicap, midcap funds & avoiding overlapping schemes
With Diwali just around the corner, many individuals are contemplating the best time to embark on their investment journey through mutual funds. Experts advise initiating a well-rounded strategy that features a mix of flexi-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap funds. New investors should embrace systematic investment plans to cultivate disciplined investing habits while steering clear of trying to time the market.
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