OverlapIQ

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Data-driven insights on mutual fund overlap for Indian investors. 10 guides covering overlap analysis, fund comparisons, and portfolio construction.

Life Stage GuideJune 2026

The Right Mutual Fund Portfolio at Every Age: 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s

Age-specific portfolios with exact allocations. 4 models, overlap-checked.

Beginner GuideJune 2026

How to Build Your First Mutual Fund Portfolio (No Overlap, No Mistakes)

4 model portfolios from ₹5K to ₹50K SIP. Pre-checked for zero overlap. Step-by-step with the 3 rules that prevent all mistakes.

Hot TakeJune 2026

Index Fund vs Active Fund: The Overlap Nobody Talks About

Active Large Cap funds overlap 70%+ with Nifty 50. You're paying 10x the fees for 30% different stocks.

Myth BusterJune 2026

Your International Diversification is Probably Just 5 US Tech Stocks

Parag Parikh + Nasdaq 100 + direct US stocks = the same Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA repeated 3 times. The data.

Actionable GuideJune 2026

The 5-Minute Mutual Fund Portfolio Checkup

Are your SIPs duplicating each other? Step-by-step checkup with before/after examples to find and fix hidden overlap.

Tax PlanningJune 2026

ELSS Overlap: Is Your Tax-Saving SIP Wasting Money?

Started a new ELSS every tax season? They probably hold the same stocks. Data on why you only need one.

AMC AnalysisJune 2026

HDFC vs ICICI vs SBI: Which AMC's Funds Overlap Most?

Internal overlap within India's 3 largest AMCs. HDFC averages 58%. Full matrices and recommendations.

ComparisonJune 2026

Flexi Cap vs Large Cap: Should You Hold Both?

Flexi Caps invest 62% in large caps. Exact overlap data, the exceptions, and better alternatives.

StrategyJune 2026

Best Mutual Fund Combinations for Low Overlap (2026)

5 model portfolios with exact overlap percentages for true diversification.

Data AnalysisJune 2026

Large Cap Fund Overlap: Do They All Hold the Same Stocks?

14 Large Cap funds compared. The top 10 stocks appear in every single one.

GuideJune 2026

How Many Mutual Funds Should You Hold?

3-5 well-chosen funds beats 10+ every time. Three model portfolios with overlap data.

Data AnalysisJune 2026

Top 10 Most Overlapping Mutual Fund Pairs in India (2026)

136 funds analysed. Here are the pairs with the highest overlap.

GuideJune 2026

What is Mutual Fund Overlap? A Complete Guide

Everything about portfolio overlap — what it is, why it matters, and how to fix it.