EDITOR'S NOTE
Editor’s Note: The Metamorphosis That Can Benefit Your Portfolio
We need to acquire cockroach-like qualities of being adaptable and resilient to be able to conquer our fear of market volatility and its effects on our portfolios
India's Best Funds 2026
With market volatility continuing unabated for months on account of geopolitical tensions and rising interest rate among others, investors are naturally worried whether to continue with their existing mutual fund investments or make fresh investments. While it is advisable to stay invested in volatile markets, it is equally important to keep an eye on how your portfolio is performing. The June 2026 issue of Outlook Money lists out India's best-rated funds in 2026 across the equity and debt space along with the list of the 50 choicest funds, OLM50, to help you tweak your portfolio should you decide to do so. Also read the seven money mistakes to avoid if you want to be a crorepati, and the new RIS scheme from NPS and how it works.
India's Best Funds: Should You Continue Your SIPs, Diversify Into Global Stocks?
A list of top-rated mutual funds in terms of performance
OLM 50 Annual Report Card
While it is advisable to stay invested in volatile markets and not give in to panic selling, it’s also important to keep an eye on how your portfolio of funds is faring
7 Mistakes That Set You Back In The Crorepati Race
The difference between those who earn well and those who become wealthy is not necessarily intelligence, access, or even opportunity, it is behavioural errors and incorrect choices. Fixing those can be a sure shot way to achieve the crorepati goal
Full-Service Vs Discount Brokerages: Get Your Partner Right
The broking industry is now in a price-war phase, but cost is no longer the key differentiator. The choice will depend on how you plan to use a broking platform
SIFs Demand A Different Mindset From Investors, Says Kailash Kulkarni
SIFs are the new kid on the block. Kundan Kishore, deputy editor, Outlook Money spoke to Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC MF, to understand the nuances of these emerging investment strategies. Here are the edited excerpts from the interaction.
NPS Introduces New Payout Scheme: How Does It Work And Should You Go For it?
PFRDA has proposed a Retirement Income Scheme, RIS Steady, under NPS. The scheme allows regular payouts through two withdrawal options. We explain how it works and what you can expect
‘Awareness, Affordability, Discipline: 3 Keys To A Planned Retirement’
Retirement planning solutions must reach the middle- and lower-income groups, for whom the crisis is most acute
The Anxiety Of How Much Is Enough For Your Retirement
For years, personal finance conversations have focused on how much to build. But less attention has been given to what that number is meant to do once it is reached
Don’t Let Market Volatility Scare You
The stock market always pushes you to act irrationally. The key, however, is to not let your emotions get the better of you and force you to turn your paper losses into actual losses
A list of top-rated mutual funds in terms of performance
While it is advisable to stay invested in volatile markets and not give in to panic selling, it’s also important to keep an eye on how your portfolio of funds is faring
The difference between those who earn well and those who become wealthy is not necessarily intelligence, access, or even opportunity, it is behavioural errors and incorrect choices. Fixing those can be a sure shot way to achieve the crorepati goal
The broking industry is now in a price-war phase, but cost is no longer the key differentiator. The choice will depend on how you plan to use a broking platform
SIFs are the new kid on the block. Kundan Kishore, deputy editor, Outlook Money spoke to Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC MF, to understand the nuances of these emerging investment strategies. Here are the edited excerpts from the interaction.
PFRDA has proposed a Retirement Income Scheme, RIS Steady, under NPS. The scheme allows regular payouts through two withdrawal options. We explain how it works and what you can expect
Retirement planning solutions must reach the middle- and lower-income groups, for whom the crisis is most acute
For years, personal finance conversations have focused on how much to build. But less attention has been given to what that number is meant to do once it is reached
The stock market always pushes you to act irrationally. The key, however, is to not let your emotions get the better of you and force you to turn your paper losses into actual losses
OTHER MAGAZINE STORIES
The Rising Cost Of Fun
The need to indulge in fun activities is real for some individuals. The key is to balance out these wants-turned-needs by budgeting smartly and becoming a conscious spender
What Are Electronic Gold Receipts?
Electronic gold receipts are dematerialised securities backed by physical gold, which is verified for purity, and stored in vaults approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). EGRs allows investors to buy and trade gold in smaller quantities, making participation easier. They also differ from ETFs as investors can withdraw physical gold against their EGRs from any of the different locations of the three Sebi-registered vault managers.
SIP For Medical & Emergency Preparedness: Wealth Vs Health Shocks
Insurance leaves gaps. A SIP-built emergency corpus covers deductibles, recovery and income loss, so a health shock never becomes a permanent wealth setback.
Read The Economy Before You Build Your Portfolio
Tariffs, debt and shaky growth are back, so knowing the cycle tells you what wins
One Strategy, Every Opportunity : The Fund That Goes Wherever The Returns Are
Stop guessing which segment leads next and let one strategy move across the whole market
Where The Big Money Goes When Mutual Funds Aren’t Enough
PMS, AIFs open doors beyond regular funds for investors who understand the trade-offs
The Month You Skip Your SIP Is the Month You Lose
Investors who pause during a downturn usually miss the recovery, and that’s where the real gains hide
What SIFs Change For Anyone Investing Beyond the Top 100
SIFs are a new product class, and this one goes long on winners, short on losers
