Investing has always been considered a complex process. Especially when it comes to financial assets it is considered further more complex as it is supposed to be an expert domain. No wonder the equity penetration has been comparatively lower in India despite India enjoying a good saving rate. It is true that some amount of …
A ULIP or Unit Linked Insurance Plan is a hot-selling insurance plan that benefits investors by offering protection as well as returns. In addition, ULIPs contain technical benefits that many individuals tend to overlook. In this regard, if one does not know them before investing in ULIPs, they will not be able to reap the …
One of the major advantages of investing in mutual funds is the benefit of diversification. It is actually quite a simple concept. If you are invested in just one stock, then your entire investment depends on the fortune of that one stock. On the other hand, if you spread your money across more stocks then …
What exactly is an all weather portfolio? Obviously, it is not a portfolio that will outperform under all conditions. That does not exist in reality. An all weather portfolio which has an element of alpha and risk management built into it. That means in good times the portfolio does not really perform better than an …
The Diwali season is upon us, and we are hoping for the best things to come our way, including a Diwali bonus. We all know how far a few extra wads of money can go. But when we receive it, we indulge mostly in making some extravagant purchases during Diwali time. But let’s spend the …
A change in interest rates affects the entire economy and financial sector, either directly or indirectly. Everything that we buy, sell or invest in is affected if the national rate of borrowing is changed. Naturally, Mutual funds are also influenced by the changing rates. As an investor, it is important to understand how this change …
Fixed deposits, or FDs, have been a tried and tested instrument in India to preserve and grow wealth at moderate rates. In the post-COVID era, when market volatility is high and may often be unexpected, creating a well-diversified investment portfolio with FDs can be very useful. This is because the FDs serve as a cornerstone …
Over the last few years, the equity linked savings schemes have emerged as a very attractive tax saving option for Indian investors. The beauty of this product is that apart from saving tax for you it also creates wealth in the long term. An ELSS has a 3-year in period, which is much lower compared …
Investing in equity funds is considered one of the best ways to help build a corpus in the long term. Though the investing process is quite simple, there are still a few pointers that the trader needs to pay attention to before starting the investment journey. Clarify your Investment Goals The thing to do before investing not …
As an investment tool, mutual funds are pretty famous for their flexibility. These are designed to meet diverse investment goals, risk tolerance, and objectives to cater to a wide range of investors. It is an explainer to educate investors on various aspects of investment and mutual funds, and we will discuss multi-asset funds – their …
