Time to triumph over your financial vices
Dusshera is one of the most significant festivals celebrated across the length and breadth of India in its full grandiosity and fanfare. Also popularly known as Vijayadashami in southern parts of the country, Dusshera marks the victory of good over evil. As per mythology, it is celebrated in connotation to three different events. In honour […]
Why is Financial Planning Essential for You?
“A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week.” – George S. Patton If Covid wreaked havoc on your personal finances, then it is high time you considered planning your finances more prudently. What is Financial Planning? Financial planning is mapping out simple yet effective strategies to achieve one’s life […]
Making sense of todays markets – Manoeuvring through Volatility
In the past year, the Indian financial market has proven its buoyancy. Indices have been soaring; Nifty is up by approximately 55%, while Nifty Midcap and Small cap are up by nearly 80%. We entered the pandemic when the GDP growth was at a 15 year low. The corporate profit to GDP in FY 19-20 […]
4 investment mantras to learn from Lord Ganesh’s physical traits
Festive seasons ignite a sense of belonging, devotion, and powerful expression. During these festivities of Lord Ganesh, I could not help but contemplate on his physical traits and how they have so much to teach us human beings. As I deep-dived into his attributes, I could not help but link them to my learnings as […]
DIY stock investing vs. Goal Based Investing
Nearly 50% of investors in the sub 40 year age group get their investing information and ideas from social media influencers and research. – CNBC, Mad about Markets poll. As financial literacy gains traction, a growing number of investors today are interested in gaining a better understanding of their investment journey. They prefer selecting their […]
Balancing and rebalancing your portfolio
Investing in financial markets comes with risks and rewards. And, investing your hard-earned money in a single asset class is an approach. It can increase the risk of loss due to market fluctuations or offer negligible returns if invested in safe fixed-return instruments alone. Every investor wants to know, ‘How can I reduce the risk […]
How many funds should an ideal portfolio have?
Diversification aids in risk reduction, but it is ineffective if not executed correctly. Diversification is a rather basic concept. Different asset classes perform differently in various market cycles. So also, every asset class has its upswing and downturns. The secret sauce to profitable fund investments is the right amount of diversification. Investing in too many […]
Will your kid be financially literate?
Educational institutions are excellent for the knowledge and know-how they imbibe in young minds. While these institutions are growing, adapting, and offering much more than the traditional bookish test-based curriculum they once dwelled on, they still do lack far behind on teaching a specific topic – ‘Financial independence or money management.’ This topic has no […]
ABCs of investing in the tech theme
If there is one thing we cannot ignore, it is the rapid increase in digitization and innovation across the globe. Spurred by the pandemic, this tech wave has led to positive growth in the sector. In reflection of this emerging trend, technology sector funds in India have delivered over 40% returns over the last year. […]
Quarterly Financial Magazine August 2021
We are amidst a raging bull market, with valuations being the talk of the town. The current market environment is now becoming a bit uncertain, with some stocks having a run far ahead of their valuations. If you are an equity investor, you may have noticed every opportunity shows the potential to offer better gains. […]