Investment Queries Query Categories AnyAdviceAlternativesEquityFixed IncomeIMEInternationalNRIUnlisted Search Why are certain high-performing funds rated poorly in our rating methodology? IME What is the difference between Flexicap & Multicap funds? Equity Is this a good time to Invest? Equity Why is 12-15% often quoted as a guide towards potential longer-term returns in equity? Equity Why were returns from Arbitrage funds low between 2020-2022? Fixed Income Why should I invest in actively-managed funds, when passive funds are available at a lower cost? Advice Debt funds versus Arbitrage funds in a falling interest-rate environment? Fixed Income What are the main risks of a Pre-IPO Fund? Unlisted How does the risk of Pre-IPO Funds differ from Venture Capital Funds? Unlisted What Investments are open to US-based investors? NRI Are state-government bonds risk-free? Fixed Income Are post-fee and post-tax returns of long-short strategies still attractive? Fixed Income Is it still advisable to invest in the US markets, given the sharp decline in US tech companies and fears of a US recession? International Why am I seeing a negative return in my safe debt funds in the very short-term after investing? Fixed Income The relevance of an investments vs. a maths/quant background for quant strategies? Alternatives What International ETF’s are listed in the Indian Markets? International