Investing for Growth

Evaluating the PPF for long-term wealth creation

34-year-old Nishant wants to know how good the Public Provident Fund is for long-term investments. Here is a financial plan for him

Sectoral risk and reward: how equity funds can help

Investing in diversified equity funds with a good track record can solve the problem of sectoral diversification

Increase your SIP amount periodically

With top-up or step-up facility, you can increase your investment in an ongoing SIP

Invest or repay?

You have loans and you also have a capacity to make fresh investments. Should you repay or make fresh investments?

When to sell a poorly performing fund

There are different types of poor performance, and not all justify the selling of a mutual fund

Investing for growth inevitably means investing in equity

Most investors want to grow their money, but not all fully recognise how investing in stocks or equity-based investments is the only way forward

Fat heads and thin tails

Investors need to pay more attention to the proportion of various funds in their portfolios

I'm investing in a stock, not in a business

Every stock has a business behind it. Ignoring the underlying business and paying attention only to the stock price is a recipe for trouble

ELSS for senior citizens

Tax-saving mutual funds are not only for young, working people, but they also have a place on the portfolios of retirees and senior citizens

Should a retail investor choose mutual funds or invest directly in equity shares?

Unless you are willing to make a considerable effort, it doesn't make any sense to invest yourself, says Dhirendra Kumar

What are the advantages and disadvantages of an index fund?

Dhirendra Kumar discusses the pros and cons of an index fund

Real estate dreams and nightmares

Buying for the future makes sense sometimes, but never for real estate

Can a retail investor invest in private equity?

Dhirendra Kumar sheds light on private equity