Thumb Rules that help you make asset allocation decisions simple

Till the recent past, all of us had a family doctor who had this amazing ability to predict how long a fever would last, that too without conducting any medical test.

Revival of Economy

Amidst precarious global growth, India’s GDP growth plummeted to a 6-year low of 5% in Q1,FY20.

Know the mutual fund basics before investing in them

Mutual funds are fast becoming the first choice of the millennial.

How Ulips can work to your advantage: Know the fund options and transparency of charges

Unit linked insurance plan (Ulip) is an investment-linked life insurance plan that combines investment and protection.

HOW MUCH OF TAX DO YOU NEED TO SAVE: FIND OUT

HOW MUCH OF TAX DO YOU NEED TO SAVE: FIND OUT

Diversify to Minimize Portfolio Risk

With both the global and the Indian economy set to slow down, Indian investors should take exposure to international equity funds and gold

Are You A Left-Brain Thinker Or A Right-Brain Thinker?

US Biologist Roger Sperry and his colleagues were awarded the Nobel Prize for their detailed studies on the brain, which demonstrated that the brain is divided into two hemispheres - Left and Right, which specialize in different tasks.

Financial Planning By Millennials

India has traditionally been a nation of savers, but this preference for savings is now witnessing a paradigm shift.

The Great Stock Market Mystery

Why the sensex is on fire even as the economy hurtles downhill.

How Liquidity In ETF Is Different From Liquidity In Stocks

The equity markets saw a good recovery in the month of October and early November.

Understanding Equity Market Valuations And The Importance Of Asset Allocation

Brijesh Dheman Consultant, Candura Advisors

Macro Data Hurts Indian Equities

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) were net buyers in Indian equities to the tune of ₹11278.92 crore during the period under coverage while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net sellers by ₹ 4636.43 crore for the same period.

Penny Stocks Can Make You Rich

The equity market is diverse and could be taken exposure to by investors following different investment strategies. Investors in penny stocks have raked in sizable returns at times but Geyatee Despande however warns penny stocks are not for everyone…read on!

MSCI India Index Rebalancing And Returns

Retail investors who do not understand equity markets very well and neither have a view on sectoral funds, thematic funds etc. can ideally invest in index funds.

Meeting Your 4 Financial Needs

Everyone wishes to lead a financially independent life. There are, however, four financial needs, which becomes utmost important to achieve financial freedom. DSIJ explains what those four needs in life are and how to achieve them.

Thumb Rules That Help You Make Asset Allocation Decisions Simple

Till the recent past, all of us had a family doctor who had this amazing ability to predict how long a fever would last, that too without conducting any medical test.

Should You Invest In Value Funds?

Some portion of your equity portfolio should be invested in these funds for the sake of style diversity

Post Office Small Savings schemes offering higher interest rate than bank fixed deposits: Choose as per your goal

With Reserve Bank of India cutting repo rate by 135 basis points till now in 2019, the fixed deposit rates are bound to come down as well.

National Pension System: A Complete Tax Saving Guide

The National Pension System (NPS) is a market-linked deferred pension scheme that comes with several tax benefits.

How Marriage Can Change Your Financial Need

Take a step forward to Financial Planning….

Does Equity-Dedicated Mutual Fund Investment Beat Inflation In The Long Run?

Equity dedicated mutual funds find popular favour among investors while building and managing their investment portfolios.

Lack Of Awareness - The Biggest Hurdle For Insurance In India

Insurances are partially similar to banks and capital markets as they serve the needs of business units and private households in financial intermediation.

Sailing Into Choppy Waters And Excelling

The economy is going through choppy waters as witnessed in Auto sales, IT collections, Stock market carnage and management guidance post-June 19 results.

Hold Thy Breath As Indian Commodity Markets Getting More ‘Efficient'

The commodity markets in India have always been vibrant and thriving with innovations. Geyatee Deshpande explores what is in store for commodity markets in India with the advent of commodity options, and mutual funds being allowed to participate in commodity derivatives.

Finding Investments For A $5 Trillion Economy

As India sets the target of $5 trillion economy, GDP indicators show a downward trend. Quarterly GDP growth falls to 5 per cent—seven year low, casting a shadow on Modi’s plans. While it may be true that $1 trillion was added between 2014 and 2019, making it a $3 trillion economy; adding another $2 trillion will be a difficult task.

Diwali 2020 To Be Behtar For Equity Investors!

With the global economy slowing down and the Indian economy struggling to grow at its potential, the journey for equity investors looks uncertain. Yogesh Supekar explains why, in spite of the struggle on economy front, Sensex can inch higher by next Diwali. Also included top Diwali picks for 2020 recommended by the DSIJ research team. Read on…

How Safe Is Your Bank Deposit?

A look at the measures the Reserve Bank and the government have taken to keep your money safe

Buying Health Insurance?

Know these 5 restrictions for an informed purchase decision

5 Things You Must Do Even Before You Start Investing

Even before one starts investing, there are quite a few things that one needs to fix about one’s money matters. Investing, after all, is only a part of the financial planning process and not the beginning. Even before a rupee is invested, there are several things that need to be done in the background. Here are those few important things to consider even before one starts to write a cheque to make an investment.

A Cooperative Time-Bomb

In Ahmednagar in Maharashtra, the heartland of the sugar movement, political whims and natural calamities have created a precarious credit situation