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Stocks Or Equity Funds: Which One Is Better?

Mutual funds help investors create the right balance between risk and reward. They also improve the tax efficiency of returns despite the tax rules being the same irrespective of the medium of investment.

Esg Investing: The New ‘Conscious' Option

ESG investing is a terminology which has created waves across the globe.

BIG TRIGGERS FOR SMALL- CAPS

The year 2020 has been a great one for those investors who have shown a preference for broader markets. The overwhelming performance of small-caps aided by SEBI’s guidance of reshuffling of multi-cap mutual funds has triggered interest in small-caps afresh. Geyatee Deshpande analyses the performance of small-caps while Yogesh Supekar shares why it makes sense to allocate more capital to small-caps in the current environment

Blue Dart Express Limited: From Blue To Red

The ongoing pandemic and the various phases of lockdown have hit the logistics industry hard and Blue Dart Express has been one of the victims. Despite being able to continue its operations with the supply of medical equipment and other essential goods, the company has reported loss in recent times due to the overall slump in economic activity

Most Popular Options Strategies To Bank On

Options trading is one of the most aggressive ways to participate in the equity markets. But while the potential looks ‘awesome’, traders often falter while selecting the most appropriate options trading strategies that can give the best risk-adjusted returns. Geyatee Deshpande highlights some of the most popular options strategies for both the bearish and bullish view on the underlying

Is DIY Investing A Prudent Strategy?

While the ‘do it yourself’ kind of investment process may help you avoid paying fees to financial advisers, there may come a time when you are unable to manage your portfolio, especially at the time of a financial crisis, as has been the case in recent times due to the ongoing pandemic. DSIJ takes a closer look at the pros and cons of this issue

The ‘When' And ‘Why' Of Selling Equity Mutual Funds

Exiting a particular equity mutual fund is, at most times, triggered by a panic reaction to the behaviour of the stock market. This should not be the case. Investors need to be clear in their mind about the motive behind making such an exit and then timing it right

Making The Right Asset Allocation

FINANCIAL PLANNING

IT'S THE CHEMISTRY THAT MATTERS!

HERE IS WHY Good growth prospects Attractive valuation Strong market position.

Managing Portfolio In Times Of A Bubble

Even when the markets turn volatile due to various external factors, it is a proven fact that merely watching from the sidelines is of no help. During such times it becomes a necessity to adopt a strategy that will help you to mitigate downside risk. And one of the best strategies is to engage in wise portfolio management

Markets in Consolidation Mode

Hang Seng was the worst-performing Asian index, slipping by 3.63 per cent. The European markets traded in the negative with FTSE slipping by 2.86 per cent, DAX down by 0.75 per cent and CAC 40 losing 0.69 per cent. Shanghai was down by 2.04 per cent. The mid-caps and small-caps underperformed the key benchmark indices

Infrastructure Stocks To Cement Your Portfolio!

Infrastructure as a sector will always be in the limelight in India. That’s because there is huge scope for development and almost always infrastructure development is a priority for any government. Yogesh Supekar and Karan Bhojwani discuss why stocks in the infrastructure space should be part of your diversified portfolio even as the DSIJ Research Team recommends top picks in this sector for investments

Making Life Brighter And Easier

With an ever increasing product portfolio across various business segments such as kitchen appliances, air coolers and heaters, consumer lighting, domestic appliances and others, the company has always had an edge in the market even as continuous innovation and established quality standards act as triggers for further growth

Consumer Durables: All Set To Charm Again

With sales of consumer appliances picking up in the unlock phase during the ongoing pandemic, companies are hoping that the festive season will witness a spurt in demand, especially for home products like air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, and microwave ovens. But there is a flip side too on account of the unemployment caused by the lockdown. Join Anthony Fernandes as he takes into account how these factors can affect this sector.

Book Profits, But Selectively!

Voracious bulls are at play right now and the jumping stock prices are a pleasing sight to many investors. As the stock prices and indices, both local and global, inch higher, a majority of investors and professionals are wondering if it is the right time to book out. Yogesh Supekar and Anthony Fernandes explain why the markets may have not finished with their up move yet and that it may still be a good idea to book profits – ‘selectively’ – in the current market situation

Is An All-Debt Portfolio A Prudent Option?

An analysis carried out by DSIJ shows that debt gave better risk-adjusted returns. This should certainly be of interest to a conservative investor

❝We Expect Growth Of 10-15 Per cent In The Gold Loan Business❞

Bindu A L Executive Vice President and CFO, Manappuram Finance

❝It Is Crucial To Keep Up With The Times❞

Ram Kumar Gupta CFO and Director of Finance, Bata India

❝We Always Aim To Retain Top Position In The Country❞

Manish Gupta Chairman and Managing Director, Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited

Vikas EcoTech to exploit opportunities in pharma, API & chemical industry; to invest ₹75 crore

Vikas Garg Managing Director, Vikas Ecotech

Market Watch

Results To Take Centre-Stage!

In Favour Of Focused Funds

Anil Kumar Director, Dhrubtara Advisors Private Limited

All That Glitters Is Gold

It is not a question about whether you should buy equity or gold. It is more about whether it should be an essential part of your portfolio. In this article we have highlighted the reasons why we recommend gold to be an integral investment along with other asset classes

'Deliver sustainable revenue and profit growth while increasing the value of our brand'

Sandeep Mahajan, Managing Director, Goodyear India

Earn Double Digit Returns From Your Funds

Taking into account the performance of the funds in various categories, we have chosen various sectors and the funds therein that display a very reassuring quality in terms of returns

5 Most Powerful Candlestick Chart Patterns

Candlestick charting is considered one of the most useful charting methods to detect the underlying trends across time horizons. There are numerous candlestick patterns that traders use for different market conditions and trade setups. Karan Bhojwani identifies the top five candlestick patterns that are easy to use and have a better probability of success ratio

Psychology Of Investing

When it comes to investing, a slow but steady approach often helps an individual to win the race, especially when it comes to meeting one’s long-term financial goals.

IndiaMART InterMESH Maintaining A Stronghold

Even though there is a downturn in e-commerce as of now, IndiaMART InterMESH has a strong balance-sheet and cash reserves and the prospects of an increase in internet penetration and subscription-based business model are likely to drive future growth in the quarters ahead

A Big Jump Ahead

Jump Networks Ltd., a proprietary digital ecosystem that provides next-generation technology services on sub-optimal networks to the ‘next billion’ population that has not crossed the digital chasm, is en-route to achieve higher growth in FY20-21

Defensive To Remain In Limelight

With the Sensex recovering nearly 50 per cent from its March lows it is becoming a risky proposition for investors and traders to bet on high beta stocks. Low beta stocks could do the trick in the current market situation. Defensive stocks once again may lead the market rally as the craze for the financials and high beta stocks fizzles out slowly. Yogesh Supekar and Geyatee Deshpande explain why it makes sense to park extra monies in defensive stocks while the DSIJ Research Team churns out the best contenders in the defensive space to beat the markets