A robo advisor may seem like the perfect solution for those with only a small investment capital who are just starting their investment journey, says Mrin Agarwal, founder, Finsafe India.
Investors may increase exposure to mid and small-cap stocks as their risk-reward profile is more attractive currently, suggest Nitin Singh and Vinay Joseph.
Swati Kulkarni, executive vice-president and fund manager - equities at UTI Mutual Fund tells Puneet Wadhwa that though mid-and small-cap companies are trading at a higher valuation as compared to large-cap peers, one can still find value in select pockets.
Raise in NPS entry age gives seniors another retirement-saving option but they should invest at least Rs 50,000 to avail of the additional tax benefit scheme provides, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh
Monitor how long the high cash position lasts. If it lasts for a month or two, it is fine. But if it continues for a couple of quarters, seek your advisor's opinion on whether to exit the fund.
'Gold could return 10% to 12% in the next two-three years.'
Underweight on the sector since January amid concerns over growth prospects; no early reversal seen
Raising equity exposure to 50 per cent in the National Pension Scheme will benefit young investors, provided they can stomach higher volatility.
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The gains from investing in direct plans can be higher than the difference in expense ratios.
Except investing more and investing for a longer period mankind will do anything to increase its wealth.
Considering 12 per cent inflation and savings bank return of 4 per cent per annum all your cash burn out in 12 years.
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Fund managers will be given more flexibility to invest in corporate bonds.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Most investment costs are bundled in with the financial product, and are often hidden in fine print, warns Erik Hon.
Heed your liquidity needs before investing in an FMP.
Various online platforms let you invest in direct mutual funds.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Steep volatility in the markets has made fund managers cautious, awaiting opportunities to deploy the cash.
It is a toss-up between liquidity and higher returns; if the tenure is more than three years, FMPs score.
Financial assets make a comeback as returns on physical assets falter.
Investor folios exceed 2 million, assets more than double since FY14.
Wondering if mutual fund investments can earn you enough money for your retirement and child's marriage? Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your mutual funds-related queries.
Risk sentiment is likely to be favourable if oil prices stay benign, global growth sentiment remains robust and the dollar index does not break out, says B Prasanna.
There will be tough periods in equity investing, but investors should not stop their SIP investments under any circumstance, advises Arnav Pandya.
Now that the National Pension Scheme offers more choices than the Employees Provident Fund, is more transparent and also allows to choose the level of allocation to equities as investors like, should one switch to the NPS?
Since there are many and complicated choices, retail investors stand to benefit
While capital appreciation is better, paying regular dividend indicates that the company is making profits and is rewarding investors.
Investors continue to make losses on investments.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
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Global private equity major KKR has ranked India second among the emerging markets on external risks, citing the high fiscal and current account deficits.
'The number of first-time investors into MFs can grow four times more than the current rate if we are able to accept the bank KYCs.'
Monday's steep fall turned Sensex's yearly returns to - 2.57%, but only two large-cap funds did worse.
The BSE Sensex lost about 1,600 points, while the National Stock Exchange Nifty was down about 400 points.
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The 35-year-old fails to understand how to decide whether a particular scheme should be kept in one's portfolio or not.
Go for open-ended scheme that allows redemption, in case the fund does not perform
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