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Ghosted indices: mutual funds generally ignore niche themes of exchanges, consider them too risky
“Before taking a call, we first check whether the index is investable—liquidity of the underlying stocks, how frequently the index is rebalanced, the churn involved, concentration risk and whether it can be replicated efficiently,” said Vaibhav Shah, head – products, business strategy and international business at Mirae Asset Mutual Fund.
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Warren Buffett's Hand-Picked Successor, Greg Abel, Revamped Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio. Should You Buy the Only Berkshire Dividend Stock Left That Yields Over 6%?
Famed investor Warren Buffett was known for his value-investing approach, which influenced the selection of Berkshire Hathaway‘s investments. When Buffett’s hand-picked successor, Greg Abel, took over at the start of 2026, he made significant changes to the portfolio. Abel dumped many positions and added big names in tech and artificial intelligence, such as Google parent…
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Warren Buffett explains why he changed his mind on giving away his fortune to the Gates Foundation
Warren Buffett has explained why he ended his long-standing pledge to leave the bulk of his fortune to the Gates Foundation, saying he re-evaluated his philanthropic plans as his wealth grew and his children became capable of overseeing his charitable legacy. In an exclusive interview with CNBC, the billionaire investor said his decision was not…
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Warren Buffett speeds up pace of annual donations, will leave it to his kids on how to manage
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss his goals for his annual donations, the pressures that his kids will face in distributing those funds, his faith in CEO Greg Abel, and more. 03:44 18 minutes ago
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3 Best Data Center ETFs for 2026 and How to Invest
Should you invest in data center ETFs? Data center ETFs can be an attractive way to invest in one of the most important infrastructure themes underpinning artificial intelligence. Rather than betting on which chip designer or software company will ultimately win, these ETFs provide exposure to the facilities, power systems, communications networks, and real estate…
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SIP returns disappointing? Here's when to stay invested and when to switch funds
A few years of disappointing SIP returns are often enough to make investors question whether they have chosen the wrong mutual fund. The temptation to stop investing or switch to a fund that has recently outperformed is especially strong when markets are volatile and portfolios remain in the red. Investment experts, however, caution against making…
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Social Security’s $30 Trillion Funding Gap Is Getting Harder to Ignore
© Canva | TatyanaGl from Getty Images and Kameleon007 from Getty Images Signature If you’ve been counting on Social Security to help fund your retirement, there’s a new reason to pay attention. The latest Social Security Trustees Report paints a more troubling picture of the program’s long-term finances than before, with its projected funding shortfall…
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4 Numbers Social Security Retirees Must Know
© Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.com If you are retired and relying on Social Security, you need to understand what your benefits will do for you and what kinds of decisions could affect the amount of benefits that you bring home. There are four key numbers that you must know in order to make informed…
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Stock Market Today (July 15, 2026): Sensex, Nifty Gain Amid US-Iran Tensions
Both the Nifty and the Sensex began the trading day with marginal gains on July 15, 2026 even as investors continued to track the fresh US and Iran tensions. The Nifty and Sensex gained 0.18 percent at open. The Nifty gained over 75 points and opened at 24,085.85 and the Sensex gained over 200 points…
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From Rs 10,000 SIP to wealth creation, here's how the top 5 mutual funds performed over 5 years
New Delhi: The past five years have been a testament to the resilience of equity mutual funds in India, particularly in the mid-cap and small-cap segments, as investors navigated both strong market rallies and periods of heightened volatility. Markets witnessed a sharp post-pandemic rally, interspersed with phases of consolidation, geopolitical uncertainties, inflationary pressures, and intermittent…
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