Chirag Gupta, who trades in futures & options, had made a profit of Rs 6 lakh, but...
While debt funds have emerged as the flavour of the season, not all investors understand debt funds. So the best they can do is put trust in the fund manager and the fund house.
Experts suggest that it's best to go for the bundled product that has only one-year own damage cover.
'If an investor wants to clone an ace investor's portfolio, s/he will be better off cloning the entire portfolio rather than cherry picking stocks selectively.'
An investor would pay much less when he invests through a registered investment advisor than a distributor.
If you receive an email claiming to be from the income tax department that there's an outstanding tax demand that you need to pay immediately, don't get alarmed. Get cautious.
Under the EB-5 visa programme you can become a US citizen provided you invest $500,000 in an approved project and create targeted employment. But only 700 Indians can do so each year.
State real estate regulators are the best option for home-buyers when it comes to seeking relief. The cases are disposed much faster, and the individuals don't need to engage lawyers as the process is simpler, says Tinesh Bhasin.
'Small investors usually rely on tips or recommendations from a friend for stock picking.' 'These platforms offer them unbiased research for making their investment decisions.'
China, France and Spain are emerging as hotspots for Indian students.
Experts say it could make divorces amicable and help reduce court cases.
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.
'When a company goes into insolvency, by definition it means that existing shareholders have been wiped out.'
Why the case for investing in passive funds is becoming stronger.
Over a five-year period, the benefit of a sharp drop in interest rates would mean saving Rs 76,880 -- a significant number. But if the rate cuts are slimmer, say 25 bps or the number of years left is barely one or two years, shifting may not make too much sense.
Thanks to Budget 2018, seniors can invest more and also save more.
Define ownership proportionately at the time of registration to ensure that you don't face problems on taxation front.
Contrarian stocks can help investors generate much higher returns than buying shares of companies that have shown consistent high growth for years.
Do you know you can invest in funds to donate money for a good cause?
The new ITR forms have shifted the entire onus on the taxpayers to prove their claim for deductions, expenses or exemptions.
Besides the thrill of changing cars quite often, a higher tax deduction is available, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin
You may invest even at current market levels provided you have an investment horizon of five years or more.
Tinesh Bhasin explores the limitations of rights granted to homebuyers under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Whether you have a two bedroom or a three bedroom house, you can convert it into a smart home starting at Rs 60,000 to Rs 70,000.
The NITI Aayog may want us to believe this is one of the easiest payment systems in the world, but Tinesh Bhasin decodes the many unanswered queries and concerns involving the United Payments Interface.
Here's what borrowers must pay attention to before going for such medical loans.
If you are travelling internationally in the next two months, it's a good time to exchange your currency.
The Supreme Court has introduced the Middle Income Group Legal Aid Society, where the lawyer's fees are capped. But there are certain conditions, reports Tinesh Bhasin.
Evaluate recurring investment products and do the numbers before making any investments.
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.
Before you buy a cashless benefit plan at lower premiums, check if you can make full use of it. Most don't even exhaust the entire benefit.
If an employee bond is used to ensure that the employee never leaves, then it is illegal.
With mobile data getting cheaper, insurers are introducing technologies that eases buying and lodging claims.
With big data analyses, your investments, spends and big purchases are being tracked more closely now by the income tax department.
'Malicious files can silently sit in your phone and relay data to hackers without your knowledge.'
Even if the government didn't plan for demonetisation properly, it could have taken steps on a war footing later to ensure the situation improves.
If the spouse is the guarantor of husband's business loans, banks can hold her liable for default. Here are ways to ring-fence her assets.
E-wedding planners allow you to book everything online, including venues, make-up artists, bands, florists.
Don't go for family floater plans; though convenient they cost you more.
Websites that compare product prices and offer cashback can help you get attractive deals and discounts.
