On his way to financial independence How I did it 19-Apr-2021 Ajay Rawat, a software architect, doesn't panic when the markets get tough. Here he shares his investment journey.
Investing on a salary of 35k The PlanBy Research Desk 14-Apr-2021 Sumit is a 24 year-old with a salary of Rs 35,000 and no major responsibilities. He needs to optimise his portfolio
Preparing for the next crisis: All-weather investing LearningBy Research Desk 13-Apr-2021 Investing discipline helps bring an all-weather flavour to your portfolio, thereby helping you stay prepared for any eventuality.
When should you sell a poorly performing fund? LearningBy Research Desk 16-Apr-2021 There are different ways in which a mutual fund can perform poorly, but not all justify selling it.
Importance of quality of a portfolio for wealth creation Ask Value Research 14-Apr-2021 Slightly overvalued 'quality' businesses that are growing tend to be wealth compounders than questionable businesses at cheap valuations, suggests Ashutosh Gupta
Preparing for the next crisis: Build a safety net LearningBy Research Desk 12-Apr-2021 It has been a year since the market crash in March and the outbreak of the pandemic. Here we discuss how building a safety net can help prepare you for such events.
Preparing for the next crisis: Practise hygiene LearningBy Research Desk 14-Apr-2021 Maintaining financial hygiene is the key to an effective financial plan, more so during a crisis.
Is the indexation benefit available only to debt funds? Ask Value Research 16-Apr-2021 Ashutosh Gupta talks about taxation on equity and debt mutual funds and the indexation benefit available for debt mutual-fund holders.
Do not mix insurance and investment InsuranceBy Research Desk 15-Apr-2021 The mindset of getting 'something' on maturity is driving many to costly plans that offer very little insurance and only modest returns
Choosing between the old and new tax slabs The PlanBy Aakar Rastogi 15-Jan-2021 Here is a plan to help 33-year-old Manish make the right choice between the old and new income tax slabs
How to choose a mutual fund LearningBy Research Desk 05-Feb-2021 Mutual funds are meant to simplify the tasking of investing, but choosing the right one can itself intimidate many. Here's a primer to help you
Large-cap funds: Who should invest in them and which ones to pick? FundwireBy Research Desk 08-Apr-2021 By investing predominantly in India's largest companies, these funds provide stability to a portfolio. With a number of active and passive options in this space, investors are spoilt for choice.
Can I redeem my ELSS investments at one go? Ask Value Research 13-Apr-2021 The lock-in period of three years will be counted for each of the SIP instalments separately from their respective dates, tells Dhirendra Kumar
Lump-sum investments in Axis Mid Cap Fund Ask Value Research 08-Apr-2021 Ashutosh Gupta highlights the factors that should be considered before making lump-sum investments.
Reliability of the risk-o-meter Ask Value Research 15-Apr-2021 Ashutosh Gupta discusses the relevance of the revised risk-o-meter
How to buy a mutual fund First things...By Research Desk 12-Feb-2021 If you are planning to start investing in mutual funds, here's a complete guide
How are the capital gains from mutual funds for NRIs taxed? Ask Value Research 09-Apr-2021 Ashutosh Gupta gives a broad idea about taxation for NRIs and how the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement concept works.
A beginner's guide to mutual funds LearningBy Research Desk 17-Sep-2020 Here's everything a first time mutual fund investor needs to know and do
Should retirees continue investing in equity? Ask Value Research 12-Apr-2021 Even retirees should have some allocation to equity to generate inflation-beating returns over the long term, suggests Ashutosh Gupta
First things first The PlanBy Research Desk 07-Apr-2021 Raj wants to buy a second home, but this may compromise on other non-negotiable goals
Why SIPs score over lump sum investments Big QuestionsBy Research Desk 28-Aug-2019 Here's how SIPs solve the two main problems that usually prevent investors from earning good returns from equity funds
Appropriate funds to get international exposure Ask Value Research 31-Mar-2021 The US market probably offers the widest choice of fundamentally strong and globally competitive businesses, tells Ashutosh Gupta
What the expense ratio of a fund tells you LearningBy Research Desk 27-Oct-2020 To manage your money, a mutual fund charges you a fee. But how much can they charge you and how much is acceptable?
'What are my various fixed-income options?' The PlanBy Aakar Rastogi 01-Apr-2021 Sudeep has started getting his money back from the shuttered schemes of Franklin and now wants to re-invest with a safety-first mindset. Here are the options
How to build a portfolio LearningBy Research Desk 03-Feb-2021 Having a separate portfolio for each financial goal gives you the best chance of fulfilling them. Here's how you can build such portfolios
7 mistakes of your financial life Mutual Fund Sahi HaiBy Research Desk 10-Jan-2020 Here are a few common financial mistakes that you should avoid
Sell well Value Research PremiumBy Dhirendra Kumar 09-Apr-2021 There is no such thing as buying well, there is only selling well because if you don't sell well, then the buying does not matter
Should I go with the Nasdaq ETF or FOF? Ask Value Research 02-Jul-2020 Investing in FOF is relatively easier and does not require a demat account, says Dhirendra Kumar
Investing in PPF for an extended period Ask Value Research 06-Apr-2021 Continue with PPF investment, as apart from safety, it offers a reasonable amount of liquidity and decent tax-free returns, suggests Ashutosh Gupta
Accumulating enough to retire Learning 19-Nov-2020 Contrary to popular belief, big retirement targets are easily attainable. We give you a comprehensive roadmap
