Q. How does interest-rate risk affect bond prices and debt funds in portfolio management?

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Q. What is advisable when investing in longer-duration bonds in the context of interest-rate expectations?

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Q. How did bond yields and NAVs of debt funds react when the RBI did not hike interest rates as expected?

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Q. What is the lock-in period for the Public Provident Fund (PPF)?

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Q. What is a key advantage of tax-free bonds?

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Q. Why might investors consider moving higher up the risk ladder for fixed income investments?

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Q. What is a potential drawback of Company Fixed Deposits and NCDs?

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Q. What is one of the prime reasons for the historical popularity of bank Fixed Deposits (FDs)?

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Q. What is the primary objective of Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs)?

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Q. How do Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) differ from traditional Fixed Deposits (FDs)?

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Q. What is the tax treatment of Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs)?

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Q. Why are short-term debt funds considered a good option for stable and higher returns?

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Q. What is a key consideration for investors in Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs)?

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Q. Why are returns in Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) considered indicative and not assured?

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Q. What is a characteristic of Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) that makes them suitable for low-risk attractive yield investments?

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Q. How do Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) compare to Fixed Deposits (FDs) in terms of returns?

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Q. What tax advantage do Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) offer over Fixed Deposits (FDs)?

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Q. For what duration of Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) does indexation benefit apply?

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Q. What is the double indexation benefit associated with Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs)?

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Q. How can losses incurred in Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) after double indexation be treated?

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