Beyond the Headline: Why Real Returns Define Client Success

Consider a client who walks into your office in Ahmedabad, proudly showing you a bank deposit offering a 7% interest rate. They are confused because your recent communication about a debt mutual fund suggested a slightly...

Mastering Yield to Maturity for Accurate Debt Portfolio Advice

Consider a HNI client who recently liquidated a bank fixed deposit to invest in a debt mutual fund. When they see the portfolio disclosure, they compare the fund’s coupon rates to the YTM and ask why the numbers are...

Understanding Interest Rate Risk and the Mechanics of Bond Duration

Consider a client who walks into your office in Mumbai, agitated because their Medium Term Debt Fund shows a drop in NAV despite the issuer of the underlying bonds having a strong credit rating. They compare this to...