'The rise in SIP contributions has created a pool of long-term MF assets that can be pledged for loans.'
'Investors' decisions should reflect their financial goals, risk tolerance, and the amount of gold already present in their portfolio.'
One should avoid keeping excessive funds in one's savings account.
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.
Market downturns or regulatory shifts can reduce liquidity, making it harder to buy or sell assets when needed.
'If gold's recent surge has increased its allocation beyond 15 per cent in your portfolio, now may be a good time to rebalance.'
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'Some part could be used for consumption purposes, and the rest could be used to meet important financial goals.' 'The split can be 30:70 to 50:50, depending on one's situation.'
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The ideal time to invest in sector funds, is during a downturn so that investors can capitalise on a turnaround in 1.5 to 2 years.
While basic policies focus on structural damage, comprehensive ones extend to household contents like furniture, electronics, clothing, and other personal belongings.
Goldman Sachs expects gold to reach $3,150 per ounce in the international market by December 2025, up around 19.1 per cent from its current level of $2,645, according to a recent report in Business Standard. Domestically, gold is trading at Rs 76,018 per 10 grams after delivering a remarkable 21.9 per cent return in the past year.
New investors should gradually build a 5 to 10 per cent allocation to gold.
'A dynamic bond fund acts like a gilt fund in a rate cut scenario and like a conservative short-term bond fund when rates rise.'
Only investors with knowledge of cryptocurrencies, long-term conviction, and a long horizon should invest in this asset class.
'Investors can consider staying invested in long duration products as there is a possibility of rate cuts in the near term.' Positive macros - lower inflation, high forex reserves and favourable demand-supply dynamics for government bonds - make a strong case for rate cuts from December, says Devang Shah, head of fixed income, Axis Mutual Fund. In an interview with Abhishek Kumar in Mumbai, Shah says this view may not hold true if commodity prices go up sharply.
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'Credit card debt comes with high interest cost and stringent penalties.' 'If you do not repay on time, the costs balloon.'
'Splitting must result in tangible benefits for the customer, otherwise it will only mean more work for them in maintaining the policy and for their nominees.'
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'It is difficult to understand Armaan's game plan because there is a vast difference between what he says and what goes on in his head.'
'Asset allocation should be driven much more by long-term factors rather than the market scenario at any particular point in time.'
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'Investors should consider small and midcaps only if they can handle volatility and have a longer investment horizon.'
'If the borrower can't repay the loan due to lack of income or losses from speculative activities, they risk defaulting on it.' 'This could lead to the bank seizing the property.'
After three cheetahs died in just over a month last year in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, the National Tiger Conservation Authority in May 2023 called in experts from Reliance's wildlife facility in Gujarat to review health monitoring protocols, official records show.
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'If the portfolio growth rate is higher, take this loan. If it is lower, liquidate your investments.'
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'Barring a temporary blip where stocks fell on verdict day, we are back to all-time highs.'
'Those trying to use these funds for quick gains should avoid them due to risk of being late to the party.'
'If the majority falls short of expectations, it may prompt initial adjustments in investor sentiment.'
Do not, however, enter expecting quick returns.
'My fans always supported me and whenever I was left behind, they pulled me by holding my hand, so I am very grateful.'
'Exposure to small and midcap stocks exceeded desired levels in many portfolios, prompting rebalancing.'
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Those who cannot bear significant downturns (as much as 40 per cent) or have a short horizon should exit entirely.
'Young investors with limited funds should ensure that investing in NPS does not crowd out their other, more liquid, investments.'
'Investors should focus on largecap funds, flexicap funds, business cycle funds, or hybrid-category funds.'
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