Three fund managers share their views and state where they are looking for value.
'By entering at an early age, they stand a better chance of developing into skilled investors.'
Better stick to equity diversified funds, says Larisssa Fernand
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'As the interest rates rise, people are going to say why should I be taking big risks when I can get 4 to 5 per cent in a bank account.' 'So, I think you have to change your thinking.' 'You need to look at the balance sheet, look at dividends.' 'These issues that have been ignored.'
You cannot manage the risk in your portfolio if you have no idea how to recognise it.
A financial adviser can provide invaluable assistance in helping you navigate the very complex world of investment. But do you really need one?
Analysts say those taking exposure through stocks could look at firms focused on domestic business
'Allocate 30% to 35% of your equity portfolio to mid-cap funds and 10% to 15% to small-cap funds.'
Despite recent setback, these remain the most appropriate tool for international diversification
Only tactical investors lose money in a downturn due to their short investment horizon
Go for open-ended scheme that allows redemption, in case the fund does not perform
They help diversify portfolio and are less risky.
You can look at equity-oriented balanced funds.
Only if you are a conservative investor satisfied with index returns; but over long term actively managed funds give better returns in Indian markets
Arbitrage schemes can give investors better post-tax returns than debt funds.
New Google CEO Sundar Pichai made ascent with low-key style and technical chops.
Such schemes try to exploit an anomaly in taxation, but aren't in violation of laws, experts say.
Most personal finance advisers or wealth planners agree that emergency savings are a critical component of financial wellness. However, despite the importance of savings to financial health, there is no commonly accepted methodology to determine how much an individual or family might need in case of an emergency, says Aron Szapiro, a consumer finance expert.
While there's tax arbitrage advantage in ULIPs now, experts say investors should prefer mutual funds for long-term savings.
The move comes within months of a crisis at JPMorgan Asset Management Company.
The launch kicks off a busy period for Waterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry.
So unless you are convinced of getting your market timing absolutely bang on everytime, opting for SIPs is more realistic from a logistical and psychological standpoint, says Larissa Fernand
Retirement planning requires a clear-eyed analysis of future needs and income. Don't fool yourself by believing in these wrong assumptions.
Google Inc announced a surprise overhaul of its operating structure on Monday, creating a holding company called Alphabet to pool its many subsidiaries and separate the core web advertising business from newer ventures like driverless cars.
And, of course, create wealth over the long-term
As emotional beings, humans tend to be their own worst enemy when it comes to making investment decisions, says Holly Cook
Burham didn't set out to have such a big stake in Apple.
'To ensure you remain with the better performers, you need to consistently monitor your MF portfolios and weed out the non-performers, even if they are from a star fund manager or a fund house with a sound record.'
The majority have stayed away from getting into cash handling.
What are the mistakes a beginner tends to make when investing in equity?
Balanced funds are suitable for investors who have low-risk appetite or are new to equities.Those with more than seven-year investment horizon should look at funds that have higher equity exposure.
Rules applicable from April 1, 2014; investors who have already redeemed will also have to pay tax
These are the top 8 out of 88 funds that the diversified equity fund category has to offer.
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Most infra projects have hit a road block due to high cost of funds.
"Nobody should be buying a stock at a rate higher than its intrinsic (actual) value, because then you are looking at the greater fool theory to come into play -- that someone would buy it again from you enabling you to make a profit." Excerpt of his views on value investing.
"Nobody should be buying a stock at a rate higher than its intrinsic (actual) value, because then you are looking at the greater fool theory to come into play -- that someone would buy it again from you enabling you to make a profit." Excerpt of his views on value investing.
Dell, which once led the world in computer sales and was held up as a model of production-chain innovation, is increasingly resorting to price cuts to soothe customers nervous about its future and to spearhead a late foray into the enterprise computing market.
Almost three hours go like a breeze in the company of Bahubali's eclectic protagonists, where every single one makes an 'entry' designed for wolf-whistle.
