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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.

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!

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.

Conquering Margins Down PAT

Apurva Purohit President, Jagran Group

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.

Sirca Paints India Ltd

Co Adds Capacity; Well Placed To Tap Growing Market

Q2 Results A Mixed Bag

Q2FY20 results gain prominence as the market discounts a slowdown in the economy. DSIJ Research team analyses the quarterly results performance, highlighting the hits and misses of this season.

Mutual Funds And You

DSIJ analyses MF schemes on various parameters and conducts a relative analysis of schemes to arrive at the result outcome.

Financial Planning- Anand K Rathi Managing Partner, Augment Capital Advisors LLP

Anand K Rathi Managing Partner, Augment Capital Advisors LLP

Cash Flow Is King

Identifying quality stocks that can beat Sensex returns is a material discovery, practically for any investor. While doing so, most investors undermine the importance of cash flow from operations of companies. Geyatee Despande, while highlighting the importance of focusing on cash flows from operation, explains how the higher cash flows from operations translate into higher profits, thus rewarding investors eventually.

AstraZeneca Pharma

A STIMULANT FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO

The Irrelevance Of MF Star Ratings

Star ratings are profoundly used while making decisions regarding mutual funds investments. These ratings are based on past performance of the funds and certainly do not reveal anything about the future. DSIJ clears the air around investing in mutual funds, based solely on star ratings.

Siemens India : Add Siemens To Power Your Portfolio

Siemens India is a flagship company of Siemens AG (Germany).

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.

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…

Think Low Liquid Stocks Think High Returns!

Low free float stocks have always been of great interest to investors. The majority, however, is not sure if these free float stocks deliver consistently across market cycles. Shohini Nath explores the performance of low float stocks, not before defining them accurately and sharing the pros and cons of investing in low free float or low volume stocks. Read on as you may find some interesting facts on undiscovered and illiquid stocks:

Tax Reforms To Push MFs Higher

What will be the impact of the corporate tax rate cut on mutual funds? Our study shows that they will indeed stand to benefit. However, now it is in the hands of companies to use this benefit provided by the finance ministry. Meanwhile, for mutual fund investors a ‘wait and watch’ stance is advisable.

Profit Opportunity In Oversold Stocks

Investors are often faced with two questions – How is the market going to be? And when is the best time to buy stocks to build my portfolio?

FIIS Turn Net Buyers In The Market!

The domestic sectoral indices registered a fall during the fortnight, which could be considered as a correction to the recent increase in the market during previous weeks.

Cementing A Profitable Bond

India being in the league of developing nations, the scope for development of infrastructure is certainly high. As skyscrapers continue to reach for the skies, roads and other amenities are being developed at a rapid pace. The most important raw material needed for all infrastructural works is, undoubtedly, cement. It is but natural therefore for investors to place their faith in the cement sector, irrespective of whether the economy is in the grip of a downturn. Geyatee Deshpande provides an overview of the cement industry scenario

Ashok Leyland - Geared For The Long Road Ahead

Ashok Leyland is a manufacturer of commercial vehicles such as medium and heavy commercial vehicles M&HCV, light commercial vehicles (LCV), passenger vehicles and automobile components and services related to automotive aggregates, vehicle financing, and engineering design services.

Include - Momentum Stocks - To Boost Portfolio Returns

Momentum investing strategy is touted by some to be the best investing strategy ever. Yogesh Supekar discusses the strategy in detail and tests whether the strategy indeed helps achieving alpha while Karan Bhojwani comes up with couple of stock ideas based on this unique strategy

Incredible India's Tourism Sector Promises A Scenic Turnaround

The Government of India along with the state governments have played a key role in enabling the travel and tourism ecosystem. Strategic initiatives, including relaxed foreign direct investment policies, revamping of the ‘Incredible India’ and other campaigns, and the extension of e-visa to 166 countries have helped expand the nation’s travel and tourism scenario. Coupled with the recent slashes in GST rates for hotels, the tourism industry in India may soon gain momentum, reports Shohini Nath

Market Watch - Markets Making A Recovery Bid

Certain events like the failure of talks in the US-China trade war and the drone attack on Saudi Aramco’s oilfields have proved to be major bumps on an otherwise smooth ride

Needs & Wants In Financial Planning

Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory is a practical and wise approach to how you can plan your financial outlay to take care of basic needs as well as wants. What it calls for though is a proper understanding of how to differentiate between the two

Interview - Sunil Subramaniam MD, Sundaram AMC

With its very intensive research-driven, bottom-up stock-picking approach guided by growth at a reasonable price (GARP) principle, Sundaram Asset Management Company has always adopted a consistent overarching sector view. In this interview, Managing Director Sunil Subramaniam elaborates about the company’s performance in a sluggish market and its overall vision about future growth

Financial Advisors & You

In personal finance space, there are a lot of people who call themselves as financial advisors. However, it becomes difficult to identify a true financial advisor from myriad choices, forget demanding appropriate services from them. DSIJ explains different types of financial advisors and the services that you should demand from these advisors for a great service experience.

Buy Quality Dividend Stocks!

Focusing on quality dividend yield stocks right now could prove to be most rewarding for investors going ahead. Yogesh Supekar and Geyatee Deshpande highlight the importance of having quality dividend stocks in the portfolio and share a list of high dividend stocks for investors' consideration.

Nestle: Add This Yummy Taste To Grow Your Portfolio

The company has recorded 10 quarters of sustained volume growth, clocking a volume growth of 10.8% in H1CY19.