Over the last two years, more and more investors have bought units of equity mutual funds. Equity related schemes have received net inflows of around Rs. 72,000 crores year-to-date (YTD) as per data from AMFI (Association of Mutual Funds in India). However, buying too many popular and star-rated equity funds may be counterproductive for creating …
As an investment tool, mutual funds are pretty famous for their flexibility. These are designed to meet diverse investment goals, risk tolerance, and objectives to cater to a wide range of investors. It is an explainer to educate investors on various aspects of investment and mutual funds, and we will discuss multi-asset funds – their …
Most of the investment advice we get – from our parents, from the insurance ads we see on TV and from neighbourhood “investment uncles” or financial advisors – relates to long term investment. But which millennial has time for that? We only live once and there is no time to lose worrying about what will …
As a long-term investor, you will have to understand that your strategies will differ from someone who is trying to make short-term gains in the market. Of course, you should not trust anything that most people say in the stock market, simply because your requirements are unique and the person giving you the tip might …
Mutual Funds are one of the most preferred investment instruments. The two most common phrases that depict mutual funds create the essence of it, i.e “Mutual Fund Sahi Hai” and “Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks”. It means that Mutual funds are both a great investment option and come with a certain amount …
Almost every Indian understands the cultural and religious significance of Dhanteras. It is hard to miss the fact that this day is considered auspicious for buying precious metals (which today also includes cars – fair enough, an automobile is crafted mostly from metal and is typically expensive). It’s difficult to avoid this fact because shops …
Investors have pulled out of equity and equity-linked mutual fund schemes for the eighth month in a row. This, as the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty, have seen sustained positive performances ever since the crash of March 2020. Equity and equity-linked mutual fund investors pulled out a net Rs 10,468 crore in February following …
Unabated inflows by foreign institutional investors coupled with liquidity measures taken by the government and central bank have pulled the benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty to their all-time high levels despite the ongoing uncertainty over Covid-19 pandemic. The 30-share pack Sensex has gained 97% to 52,549-mark from the closing low of 26,674, hit …
Often it is stated that investing is simple but not easy. However, the problem is that people think it is the other way round and end up making some common mistakes. To keep investing simple, it is important to understand that one must try to avoid a few mistakes – usually avoided through common sense. …
If one was raised in a Hindu traditional family, he must have seen the practice of marking a new beginning at certain auspicious hours of the day. The importance behind that comes from a belief that whatever is begun at such an auspicious time brings in success. Muhurat Trading is based on the same belief and …
