Best aggressive hybrid mutual funds to invest in August 2025
You might have heard from your favorite mutual fund manager or experts that hybrid funds are likely to show their resilience in the coming year. Hybrid mutual funds or schemes that invest mostly in equity and debt fare better in an uncertain or volatile environment. Mutual fund experts believe that the markets are likely to be cautious and investors should also proceed with caution. » Read more about: Best aggressive hybrid mutual funds to invest in August 2025 »
Read MoreCoir exporters seek govt support to counter US tariff on imports from India
The Federation of Indian Coir Exporters Associations (FICEA) has urged the government to intervene to resolving the crisis that has arisen following the 50 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on coir imports from India.
FICEA chairman Roby Francis and secretary general Sajan B. Nair pointed out that the present crisis needed to be treated as an “emergency” as the sudden and steep tariff increase has severely impacted the competitiveness of coir products in the US market.
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Read MoreThe Only AI Proof Stock Also Pays 6% Dividends
Investing
- Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) could see a significant rise in profitability over the next few years as AI potentially enables substantial cost reductions and fuels top-line growth through expanded AI-based product offerings.
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Read More3 Diversified Bond Funds to Balance Risk and Reward
Investing in diversified bond funds is preferred to individual bond investing, as building a portfolio of the second type may prove relatively more expensive. A higher level of liquidity also makes diversified bond funds more attractive.
Moreover, mutual funds having significant exposure to diversified bonds are excellent choices for investors seeking steady returns with a relatively low level of risk.
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Read MoreWhy Warren Buffett's Right-Hand Man Said Diversification Will Not Work For Everyone
Key Takeaways
- In contrast to most financial advisors, Munger called wide diversification “protection against ignorance,” useful only when you don’t have conviction.
- Holding too many positions, he argued, can raise costs, blunt big winners, and still leave you exposed to market shocks.
- Munger advocated a balanced approach—owning a few great companies plus low-cost index funds—that can capture upside without unnecessary clutter.
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RIP FTX: What It Means for Crypto
The crypto world was rocked when FTX, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, filed for bankruptcy.
FTX is a cryptocurrency exchange in the Bahamas founded and owned by Sam Bankman-Fried in May 2019. The exchange provides users with a wide variety of services, including margin trading, spot margin trading, futures contracts and leveraged tokens.
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Bizarre Trend To Appear In Next 8 Weeks
Some things are just hard to explain away, like why a stock will dramatically outperform at certain times of the year. But that’s exactly the case for Performance Food Group, a company very few investors have even heard of let alone invested in.
Performance Food Group is a standout candidate over the next couple of months for investors who are willing to bet on the increasingly embraced idea of seasonality.
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