The Money Podcast with Neeraj & Vrinda

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Review 2026 | Better Than Quant, Nippon & HDFC? | Should you INVEST? | Neeraj

42K views · 1w ago · 27:51

Bandhan Small Cap Fund has become one of the most talked-about small-cap mutual funds. But are its impressive historical returns enough to make it a good investment? In this episode of The Money Podcast with Neeraj & Vrinda, we take a detailed look at Bandhan Small Cap Fund's performance, portfolio, risk, rolling returns and investment strategy.

Topics: Bandhan Small Cap Fund Returns · Direct vs Regular Plan Returns · Why CAGR Can Be Misleading · Portfolio Allocation & Cash Holdings · Changes in Portfolio Holdings · Risk Ratios & Fund Comparison

Truth About Mutual Fund Returns | Investment Advice That Could Change Your Life | Neeraj Arora

44K views · 2w ago · 21:47

Guest: Neeraj Arora

Are you investing in mutual funds just to earn higher returns? What if chasing returns is actually the biggest mistake you're making? In this episode of The Money Podcast with Neeraj & Vrinda, we discuss one powerful investing lesson that can completely change the way you think about money, mutual funds, risk and long-term wealth creation.

Topics: One Investing Lesson That Can Change Your Life · Why You Should Stop Chasing Returns · Principal, Returns and Time Explained · Understanding Long-Term Investing · How to Stop Focusing on Returns · Rule 1: Invest According to Your Goals

Quant Small Cap Fund: BUY, HOLD or EXIT? | What Investors Should Know | Neeraj Arora #128

34K views · 2w ago · 25:57

Guest: Quant Small Cap Fund

Quant Small Cap Fund is making a comeback - but is it worth investing in 2026? Quant Small Cap Fund was once one of the most talked-about small cap mutual funds in India. After a challenging period and concerns surrounding the SEBI front-running investigation, its recent performance has once again caught investors' attention.

Topics: Why Quant Small Cap So Popular? · Quant Small Cap Fund Returns · Quant vs Bandhan Small Cap Fund · How to Create a Mutual Fund Screener · Comparing Small Cap Rolling Returns · Standard Deviation and Volatility

Cash Down. What Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Bought? | Big PORTFOLIO Changes REVEALED | Neeraj Arora #127

101K views · 3w ago · 27:25

Is Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund still a good investment in 2026? Should you continue your SIP, invest more, or reconsider your investment? In this episode of The Money Podcast with Neeraj & Vrinda, we analyse the latest September 2026 portfolio changes in Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund (PPFAS), its SIP returns, cash allocation, major stock purchases, exits, and important risk ratios.

Topics: Returns · Portfolio Breakup · Major Stock Changes · Other Indicators · What Investors should do?

Smallcase Investment Guide 2026 | How It Works & Common Mistakes | Neeraj Arora

18K views · 3w ago · 33:57

Guest: Neeraj Arora

Want to build a stock portfolio but don't have the time to research, select, and track individual stocks? In this episode of The Money Podcast with Neeraj & Vrinda, we explain everything you need to know about smallcase investing in India - from ready-made stock portfolios and minimum investment amounts to subscription fees, rebalancing, taxation, and common investing mistakes.

Topics: What exactly is Smallcase? · Smallcase Walkhrough · Idea behind Smallcase · Where is your invested money going? · Minimum Investment · Charges

Why Investors Panic, Stop SIPs & Lose Money | Neeraj Arora

80K views · 4w ago · 29:59

Guest: Neeraj Arora

Learn about Mutual Funds with me Why do investors make bad decisions even when they know the basics of investing? The answer often lies in our own behaviour. In this episode of The Money Podcast, Neeraj Arora and Vrinda discuss 5 common behavioural biases that can influence your investment decisions - Recency Bias, Loss Aversion, Herd Mentality, Anchoring Bias and Overconfidence.

Topics: Behavioral Bias in Finance? · Bias 1: Recency Bias · Bias 2: Loss Aversion · Bias 3: Herd Mentality · Bias 4: Anchoring Bias · Bias 5: Overconfidence & Market Timing

BOUGHT THIS? Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Big Portfolio Changes REVEALED | Neeraj Arora #123

63K views · 1mo ago · 25:03

Short Term Investing Masterclass Apps I use for Investing Zerodha THEY CHANGED THEIR PORTFOLIO! What are they buying, selling or increasing now? In this episode of The Money Podcast, Neeraj and Vrinda discuss the latest changes in their investment portfolio and what these changes could mean for investors.

How to Invest in US Stocks from India | US Investing Masterclass | Neeraj Arora #122

39K views · 1mo ago · 35:01

Invest in US Stocks & ETFs from India Code- NEERAJ26 Should Indians invest in US stocks? Is international investing really necessary? And if you want to start, how do you actually do it? In this episode of The Money Podcast with Neeraj & Vrinda, we take a detailed look at US investing for Indian investors — from why geographical diversification matters to how beginners can start investing in US markets.

Topics: Why Global Investing? · How to Invest? Options? · BEST way for Global Investing · Why this platform? · How to Invest in US Stocks? · Practical Investing in US Index Fund

2 Years of No Returns! Should You Stop Your SIP? | Neeraj Arora #121

125K views · 2mo ago · 20:15

Apps I use for Investing Zerodha 2 years of muted/negative returns. SIPs are continuing. But patience is running out. If your mutual fund portfolio hasn't given the returns you expected, you may be wondering Should I stop my SIP? Should I move to US stocks? Is something wrong with Indian mutual funds?

Topics: Indian Market Performance · Retail Investor Panic · Why the Underperformance? · FII Buying vs. Selling · India vs. US Markets · Will FIIs Return?

Why Is Gold Rising So Fast? | Should You Buy Now? | Neeraj Arora #120

76K views · 2mo ago · 26:00

Apps I use for Investing Zerodha Gold prices are rising sharply - but should you buy gold now? In this video, we break down why gold prices are rising, what is happening with the US dollar, US bond yields, the US economy and geopolitical uncertainty - and what Indian investors should actually do.

Topics: What's happening right now? · Why Gold price is increasing? · How to buy Gold? · How much Gold to have in portfolio? · Impact of Uncertainties on Gold · Gold Investments Disclosed

Are Index Funds Really Better? | Should You Switch From Active Funds? | Neeraj Arora #119

29K views · 2mo ago · 28:00

Apps I use for Investing Zerodha Should you invest in active mutual funds or simply choose passive/index funds? And more importantly — which one can potentially give you better returns over the long term? In this video, we take a detailed look at Active vs Passive Investing and try to answer one of the most important questions for mutual fund investors: Should you switch from actively managed mutual funds to index funds?

Topics: Index vs Active: Basics · The Biggest Difference · Psychological Advantages · Risk · Truth About Expense Ratios · High AUM - Good or Bad?

STOP Keeping Your CASH in Savings Account! Do This Instead | Neeraj Arora #118

534K views · 2mo ago · 24:06

Are you keeping ₹1 lakh, ₹5 lakh or even ₹10 lakh sitting in your savings account? You may be missing out on better ways to park your short-term money. In this episode of The Money Podcast, Neeraj and Vrinda discuss what you should do with money that you don't need immediately—but also don't want to take unnecessary risk with.

Topics: Savings Account Mistake · 3 Parking Parameters · Debt & Arbitrage Funds · Why Avoid Debt Funds? · Solution · 1-Week Parking

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund: What Is Going Wrong? | Cash, AI & Underperformance | Neeraj Arora #117

36K views · 2mo ago · 21:58

Learn about Mutual Funds with me Apps I use for Investing Zerodha Are you worried about the recent low returns of the Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund? If you started investing in PPFAS over the last 1-2 years, your returns might be lower than a standard Fixed Deposit. Many investors are wondering if the fund has lost its edge, why it holds so much cash, and if the massive AUM size is finally hurting its performance.

Topics: Returns vs FDs? · Truth About Cash Holdings · Handling Volatility · Evaluating Mutual Funds · Course Offer (HID30) · July 2026 Portfolio Changes

Should you invest in Quant Flexi Cap Fund? | Quant Flexi Cap Fund Review 2026 | Neeraj Arora #116

18K views · 3mo ago · 19:49

PowerUp Money: India’s trusted Mutual Fund Advisory app Quant Flexi Cap Fund ne pichhle 1 saal mein kaafi strong comeback dikhaya, jabki PPFAS Flexi Cap Fund ka performance relatively weak raha. Lekin... Kya sirf 1-year return dekhkar fund choose kar lena chahiye?

How Much Corpus Do You Need to Retire in India? (Real Numbers) | Retirement Planning | Neeraj #115

73K views · 3mo ago · 27:43

Learn about Mutual Funds with me Apps I use for Investing Zerodha Can your retirement corpus finish much earlier than expected? Most investors focus on building a retirement corpus but ignore one of the biggest risks in retirement planning—Sequence of Returns Risk. Even if you have enough money, poor market returns in the initial years of retirement can significantly reduce your wealth.

Topics: Corpus Timeline Variations · Sequence of Returns Risk · The Bucket Strategy · Bucket 1: Safe Assets · Emergency & Insurance Funds · Bucket 2: Growth Assets