When should investors exit a mutual fund? Key red flags to watch

With markets near record highs, experts urge investors to review mutual funds by portfolio role, goals and risk tolerance, not recent returns. Exit only on structural red flags like sustained underperformance, style drift or rising volatility that breaks discipline.

Arbitrage MF returns to face the squeeze with rise in STT

Arbitrage funds, popular with affluent investors, are set to see returns shrink by 25-35 basis points due to a proposed increase in securities transaction tax (STT) on equity derivative trades. The government's budget proposal raises STT on futures sales, impacting the price anomalies these funds exploit. Despite this, their tax efficiency is expected to maintain popularity.

Gold and silver ETFs rebound up to 10% after 20% morning crash; investors weigh next move

Gold and silver ETFs experienced a significant crash, losing up to 20%, before partially recovering by mid-trade. This sharp sell-off followed a steep correction in bullion prices from record highs, driven by profit-booking and unwinding of leveraged positions. Dollar strength and global cues also weighed on bullion prices.