Despite returns from gold down over 5% in the past three months, it is a good idea to keep this asset class in your portfolio.
The recommendation, if implemented, is likely to face opposition from the government's key support base among Hindu traders and businesspersons.
Importantly, is there hope going forward?
The average difference in expense ratios between a regular and direct plan is 100 to 120 basis points. For those who need hand holding, spend the 100 to 120 basis points and get advice on the right schemes that suit you. Don't land up buying a scheme with low expense, but lower returns.
The banking sector's credibility is on thin ice. Unless the government takes strict steps, things could get worse.
While there's tax arbitrage advantage in ULIPs now, experts say investors should prefer mutual funds for long-term savings.
The problem here is that internal auditors are good at accounts, but they are not trained to track foreign exchange transactions
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The tax filing season is here, and mutual funds have launched tax-saving products.
Don't let knotty financial issues weaken your marital bond. Heavy liabilities of one partner have the potential to sour a new relationship. So, develop a plan for how you will deal with these.
Given its focus on the real estate sector, financial planners feel this scheme is not meant for first-time investors and any investor should only have 5 to 10 per cent exposure to this fund.
Keki Mistry, vice chairman and CEO, HDFC tells Joydeep Ghosh and Chirag Madia that unlike some other players it never went for excesses and never took unreasonable risks.
Staying healthy can reduce your next premium. Through wellness programmes, policyholders can get discounts ranging from 8 per cent to 30 per cent.
'A subscriber will know exactly how much of his money is in debt and how much in equity.'
Use whole life term policies for legacy planning. By doing so, your annual outgo will come down and returns will improve, suggest Chirag Madia and Tinesh Bhasin.
You will be much better off buying the required plans directly from life and general insurers, experts tell Chirag Madia
The good news is investors can make 5 to 6 switches during a year among funds depending on the insurance companies without incurring any costs.
If an employee bond is used to ensure that the employee never leaves, then it is illegal.
With RBI holding on to rates, investors should avoid longer duration funds for the near future, experts tell Joydeep Ghosh
Avoid fresh investments, as there might be more opportunities in the coming months, market experts tell Joydeep Ghosh
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