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Enter US Funds Cautiously
The bull run in the US market began right after the Great Financial Crisis and has, with a few minor corrections, continued for more than a decade now.
A longer life for your liver
It’s one of the most resilient human organs, but damage to the liver is irreversible. Show it some love with these simple lifestyle and diet diet changes. I am your liver your life and mine depend on each other
START YOUR NEW YEAR 2021 WITH A PLAN FOR INVESTMENT, PROTECTION AND OTHER NEEDS IN PLACE
2020 has been a year that has impacted almost everyone on the planet.
Stock market indices are at high: Here's what equity mutual fund investors need to do
The leading stock market indices NIFTY 50 and SENSEX are at all-time-high levels. The NAV of equity mutual funds for most funds have rebounded from the lows of March 2020. Going into 2021, the economic fundamentals and the global factors will decide the path of the stock prices.
Still waiting for the right investment opportunity? MFs can show the way
This year has been unprecedented to say the least. Even before the pandemic wreaked havoc in markets and economies, there was a shocking drop in oil prices to near negative levels.
Save Tax & create wealth with ELSS in the year 2021
ELSS (Equity Linked Saving Scheme) is a popular investment tool to save tax under section 80C of the income tax act.
BE PREPARED FOR EQUITY MARKET VOLATILITY IN 2021 AS WELL
2020 was a year marked by extreme volatility. From 41,306 at the start of the year, the BSE Sensex plunged to 25,981 on March 23 as the pandemic-induced lockdowns began.
Purchasing Health Insurance?
Check these 5 myths and know the facts before buying
Boom in Markets Despite Economic Recession?
Several economic models have been developed to understand the relationship between the stock market indices like NIFTY and SENSEX and the macroeconomic performance of a country expressed in terms of the GDP and other parameters.
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Stock Market At A High!
What should equity mutual fund investors do now
Gold - A Strategic Asset
Gold - A Strategic Asset
WATER: THE ELIXIR OF LIFE
Water is a life giver and enables human beings to survive on this Earth.
WHAT NOW?
From the CIO’s Desk
Why it makes sense to invest in a value fund
The Nifty 50 touched the 13,000 mark recently. It has risen about 70 per cent from the low it had touched this year in the last week of March.
Home, Personal Accident and Car Insurance
Know the features, benefits before you buy them
Child Insurance Plans: Importance and uniqueness that every parent needs to know
Planning for the child’s future is an important step in every parent’s life.
Flexi cap funds, a new fund category introduced by SEBI
The capital market regulator, SEBI has introduced a new fund category in the MF industry - flexi cap funds. Flexi cap funds will be in line with erstwhile multi cap funds where fund manager can take equity exposure of at least 65% across market capitalisation.
Businessses will be able to buy Insurance to protect itself from Cyberattacks
IRDAI is likely to ask insurance companies to offer a standard cyber insurance policy to all businesses including MF distribution and advisory business.
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Our Body Is A Self-Correcting Machine
The fact that we survive is due to our immune system-a fascinating network of chemicals and cells that protect our body.
5 Cricketing Parallels To Understand Multi Asset Funds Better
Cricket is the most celebrated sport in India. And with IPL, cricket followers have increased, making it one of the premier sports globally. Drawing a few cricketing parallels to investing - let us try to understand multi asset funds, a little better.
Are You Buying Critical Illness Health Insurance Plans?
Know how they work
MUTUAL FUND NEWS
Circular on guidelines of Inter-scheme Transfer of securities issued by SEBI
INVESTING IN A CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT
The Covid-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for Governments, corporates, and individuals; and nudged the world into a global slowdown.
Economic activities spurring across sectors
In his recent interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked very confident on the economy while he quoted: “India is the third largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity. We want India to become the third largest in terms of current US dollar prices as well. The $5 trillion target will help us achieve that.”
FOLLOW THESE KEY POINTS TO MAKE MUTUAL FUNDS WORK TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
Choosing mutual funds (MF) to save for your goals needs careful consideration. Not all funds can meet your expectations. You will need to link your goal with the investment horizon and then choose the right mutual fund scheme to achieve your desired goals. When it comes to planning for your child’s future needs, say, around ten years away, you may want to stick to large-cap funds as they invest in well-established, top-rung companies and are, therefore, less volatile.
Understanding the new risk-o-meter for mutual funds
The market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has launched a new risk-o-meter for mutual funds. Funds houses will have to carry it in their key fund related documents, and in their advertisements from January 1, 2021.
A bias to watch out for while taking investment decisions
I have been writing to you about various biases that get inbuilt in the human mind. These biases impact the quality of decision making and hence the outcomes that define the quality of life. Even investment decisions are not insulated from biases. The Idea behind writing about these is to help discerning investors identify them and work upon them to improve the financial decision making thereby improving the investment journey.
Why Debt MFs Instead Of Conventional Fixed Income Instruments?
Small Savings Schemes or Post Office Saving Schemes are very popular in India as people prefer investing money in instruments backed by the Government of India.