Value Research Online

Is gold a good investment?

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0530

Jai, Gabbar and Basanti discuss the recent bumper returns from gold and how investors should approach this asset

Investing in turbulent times

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:13:19 +0530

Jai, Veeru and Gabbar discuss the ongoing fall in the market and what investors should do about it

How expensive is your fund?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:34:54 +0530

Fund expenses can make a serious difference to your returns in the long term. Find out where your fund stands in terms of expenses

6 tests for a small-cap fund

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0530

Pick a small-cap fund that delivers without giving you the jitters

How to deal with an economic slowdown

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:47:44 +0530

Jai, Veeru and Gabbar discuss the economic slowdown and what it means for the stock market

Is REIT right for you?

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0530

Veeru, Gabbar and Basanti discuss how Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) work and whether they make good investments

Investing in a political crisis

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0530

Jai, Veeru and Gabbar thrash out what investors should do when negative events such as war and political upheaval strikes

Making sense of side-pocketing

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0530

Jai and Veeru explain to their friend Gabbar the idea of side-pocketing in debt funds and why it's good for investors

Which is better: regular or direct?

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0530

While it's widely known that direct plans help you earn more, is there a case for regular plans also? Jai and Veeru debate on the topic

Is investing overseas a good idea?

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0530

With Indian stocks and equity funds undergoing a deep correction, Jai and Veeru wonder if international investing makes sense now

Should an investor worry about macros?

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 01:08:08 +0530

Jai and Veeru debate whether an investor should pay attention to macros such as currency fluctuations and oil prices

How to deal with loss-making SIPs

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:16:01 +0530

This dialogue will help you understand the benefits and nuances of SIP, particularly if you are interested in small cap funds

The biggest benefit of mutual fund

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:00:50 +0530

Mutual funds trump most other investment options when it comes to liquidity, whose importance can't be overstated

Should you invest in passive funds now?

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:00:00 +0530

Two investors debate whether one should invest in passive funds after the bloodbath in mid and small caps

The case for SIPs in debt funds

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 05:54:03 +0530

Unlike equity funds, SIPs aren't that favourable to debt mutual funds. But there are exceptions

How to get good returns from equity

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 04:08:25 +0530

Here are three simple things you need to do to get double-digit returns from your equity investments

Decoding TER for your benefit!

Mon, 21 May 2018 08:00:00 +0530

Here is an FAQ on the total expense ratio - the amount that you pay when you invest in a mutual fund

Penny wise, Budget foolish

Thu, 03 May 2018 08:00:00 +0530

Making yearly changes to your portfolio to counter Budget provisions is a losing strategy

Do SIPs really work?

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 08:00:00 +0530

With SIPs underperforming lumpsum investments lately, investors are beginning to doubt if they work. But here's why you should keep faith in this tried-and-tested investment method

Four reasons to cheer the market fall

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:30:16 +0530

The ongoing fall in the stock market should be seen as a healthy phenomenon rather than as a cause for concern