Stories & Analysis
Deep dives, expert commentary, and smart takes on index investing and market trends.
Can factor investing really beat the market?
The promise of alpha without active management and the hidden risks, cycles, and patience it demands
Why large-cap index funds work as your core
What makes large caps efficient--and hard to beat. And why passive may outperform active over time
Beyond large caps: Why choose small and mid-cap index funds
A passive investing lens on growth, volatility, and allocation. What to expect from small- and mid-cap index exposure.
Predictable debt investing with target maturity funds
How target maturity funds aim to lock in stable bond yields till maturity. A practical guide to using them for disciplined, goal-based debt investing.
Silver isn't gold: Here's why passive investors get it wrong
Why silver's price surge in 2025 fooled passive portfolios - and how its industrial-driven behaviour means it doesn't act like gold
Active vs passive investing: How to find the right balance
Hiloni Gandhi explains where passive funds fit, when active strategies add value, and how Indian investors can combine the two effectively in one portfolio.