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Pledging tracker
Companies that have seen a rise or decline in promoter pledging in Q1 FY23
'We live in a globalised world and thus investors should worry about global interest-rate developments'
After falling due to rising interest rates worldwide, the Indian markets have smartly recovered.
How to spot a crisis in the making
Lessons from the past to help you avoid the next debt-led blow-up
The ugly, the bad and the good
Fund-management legend Samir Arora is back in India and he has advice for us on how to choose stocks and spouses
An unusual indicator
Whilst investors tend to focus on economic metrics, such as GDP growth, to measure a country's progress, an equally effective way to assess the rise of a nation is its success in sports
Melodious freebies
Indians' reluctance to pay for music is not only unfair to its creators but also harmful to the economy
THE # 1 BUSINESS KILLER
The metric that has consistently spelled doom for businesses and how you can spot companies in trouble. Plus: A list of stocks to avoid now.
Making The Right Large And Mid-Cap Choices
Equity markets are impacted by a host of factors, some of which are short-term in nature and others that are more enduring.
Should You Invest In Gold ETFs And Funds Amid Falling Prices?
Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have declined between 4.2 and 6.5 per cent over the past three months (data as on July 15).
How To Make Unit-Linked Insurance Plan Work For Your Long-Term Goals
Unit-linked insurance plan (Ulip) is a combo of insurance and investments to help one save for long term goals.
Where are you, and where are ? you going?
Can you reach your destination without knowing where it is? Of course not.
Lessons in value investing
Sankaran Naren is known as a seasoned value investor in the Indian mutual fund industry.
Optimising returns
Aimed at providing optimum returns with a moderate level of risk, the fund takes a measured approach to both credit and duration.
Revival in sight?
Short-duration funds are showing signs of promise. Here's why these funds continually hold merit in being the heavy lifter in your debt portfolio.
When & how to change your NPS pension fund manager
5 painless steps to ensure a larger retirement kitty. Plus: A DIY to switch your asset allocation.
Quality is the middle name
A reliable bet for your core debt allocation, this fund aims to provide modest returns with a quality portfolio
Biased towards quality
With its risk-conscious, high-quality approach, this fund is suitable for conservative investors
The aggressive one
This fund is a good fit for those who don't mind taking slightly higher risk for better returns
How successful investors buy low & sell high
Learn how to build a robust investment portfolio that suits you
Is Bitcoin A Blessing Or A Curse?
Bitcoin is a digital currency that was designed to provide an alternative payment system that operates independently of a central authority but otherwise functions identically to conventional currencies. Anoushka poddar, a 17-year-old student, odissi dancer and passionate advocate for social change, shares a detailed note on the pros and cons of bitcoins
Equity Index Funds: Are You Missing Out?
Business Head – Passives & Alternate Strategy Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd, India
Does A Fund Manager's Exit Matter?
If you are a sports enthusiast, you know how vital the role of a captain in a team sport is. Along the same lines, the expertise and experience of a fund manager are as critical to a fund's performance. Vardan Pandhare helps you to decode the impact of a fund manager's exit
Cryptos Are Neither Currency, Nor Assets
CRYPTOS ARE ANYTHING but easy to understand. Since its inception, cryptocurrency has generated both controversy and news. Its impact has been both overt and subtle.
Crypto Revival On Cards In 2022?
Crypto winter extends into the summer and beyond, but what can we expect for the rest of 2022?
Guide to achieving Financial Freedom: Know the basics to get started early for a comfortable retirement
Financial freedom is what most of us desire and aim for during our earning period of life.
The Rich Undernourished
Rich and upper-middle-class people who are blindly copying the western ways of life are spending a lot of money on fast food that has almost zero food value.
To lock into current interest rates, opt for a target maturity fund
In the recent past, fund houses have launched both target maturity funds (TMFs) and fixed maturity plans (FMPs).
Health Insurance options for Senior Citizens
Recently we celebrated the World Senior Citizen’s Day which is on August 21 to recognise the achievements of the more mature representatives of the world.
How child insurance plan helps to meet education needs of children
When parents say, “We want our kids to have the best of education at all costs”, they really mean it.
Multicap Funds – A Diversified Engine for Long Term Growth
Equity markets have remained volatile lately. The benchmark index Nifty 50 at 16,641 on 27th July gave a return of 5.73% during last one year (Source: NSE).