Despite recent underperformance, MNC funds have delivered over longer time frames.
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People connect with people. No matter how small your brand is, when you share your journey or the why behind your business, you automatically humanise your brand and make it unique as compared to faceless competitors, says Vinayak Burman.
Taking Kharg would give the US control over virtually all of Iran's oil exports and thus provide significant leverage, notes Prem Panicker in his must read daily blog on the Gulf War. It would also put American troops within range of Iran's remaining missiles, drones, and artillery on a piece of real estate that is just eight square miles in size, and just 15 miles from the Iranian mainland.
Fund managers advise conservative investors to cap midcap exposure at 10 to 15 per cent of their equity portfolio.
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The RBI has flagged concerns over rising volatility in gold prices and advised lenders to exercise caution in the gold loan segment.
'We expect modest returns in 2026 versus the steep gains seen over the past few years.'
Wedding insurance goes far beyond protecting against cancellations.
While investments are typically reviewed annually, risk cover is often left unchanged for years.
Only a limited set of investors should invest directly in corporate bonds.
Investors should be prepared to invest for the long-term. Stock prices are not only dependent on fundamentals but also on market sentiment.
With medical inflation hovering at around 13-14 per cent annually, policyholders must reassess their sum insured once every two years.
Investors must account for currency depreciation in their financial plans and use instruments that can cushion the erosion in purchasing power.
This exercise allows investors to realign their portfolios with changing market conditions and evolving personal objectives.
While EPF rewards patience and compounds your money, inflation decides how far your money really goes.
'Exiting during corrections tends to lock in losses. Patient investors have benefited from holding through similar drawdowns in past cycles.'
Young earners with high incomes and few responsibilities can save more than 30 per cent, while those with low salaries and high expenses may save less.
Investors seeking higher returns at relatively higher risk should consider allocation to smallcap equity funds.
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They don't just want better returns -- they're looking for global opportunities, more variety and smarter ways to grow their money, says Soubho Moulik, CEO, Appreciate.
Only experienced investors with a high risk appetite, a grasp of market cycles, and comfort with volatility and timing risk should invest.
'Stopping now would defeat the core purpose of an SIP, which is to average out the purchase cost over market cycles.'
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'Pick a sum insured that realistically covers major hospitalisation costs in your city.'
Largecap equities are less volatile than mid- and smallcap stocks, making them suitable for risk-averse investors.
'The universe of PSU stocks is huge and diverse.' 'Investors should bet on specific sectors and stocks from the basket as most of them may continue to consolidate after years of outperformance.'
Review your family emergency fund and replenish it if needed. Revisit financial goals to see if there is any change in timeline or the corpus required.
Make sure the rider adds value rather than just adding to cost.
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Stick to disciplined investing. Do your homework thoroughly before committing your funds or you will be speculating. This is not advisable on both counts of managing risk and enhancing returns. Preferably, add companies that are leaders in their respective businesses. The companies should have reasonably decent prospects, sound management and strong entry barriers, apart from healthy financials that will help them tide the current rough patch.
With the RBI infusing Rs 7.5 lakh crore in liquidity -- and possibly more in the future -- the short- to medium-term corporate bond market is expected to benefit.
Buying makes sense for those planning to stay in a city for at least 7 to 10 years. Financial preparedness is crucial.
'First-time or conservative investors should avoid narrow sectoral funds.'
'Reviewing terms such as war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies or hostilities, which often appear in industry exclusion lists, can help avoid surprises at the time of claim.'
Younger customers should opt for increasing cover as their financial commitments are likely to rise in the future.
