How do ETFs compare with other classes of mutual funds that are currently available in the markets?

I understand that e-mandates can be given in case of systematic investment plans of mutual funds. How do these e-mandates for SIPs work and what are the benefits and risks in this method?

What are gold backed exchange traded funds (ETFs) and how do they compare with other forms of gold investments?

What are the various types of mutual funds that exist in Indian market?

What are the different kinds of issues that are available in India currently?

What are the different types of passive investment strategies that can be deployed in the markets? Also, when does passive investing make more sense?

What should you do with the ULIP funds that you are still holding? Should you get out of them?

What are the key highlights of the US Fed rate cut announcement and what does that mean for Indian markets?

How does investing in gold compare with investing in mutual funds and what scores higher on the risk and return scale

Can I do SIPs on equities instead of mutual funds and what are the pros and cons of doing SIPs on direct equities?

How do I as an investor make a choice between FDs and debt mutual funds? What are the relative pros and cons of both these instruments for debt investment?