How Your Financial Plan Can Change Your Childs Future
Creating a secure financial future for your children and dependents is one of the most important aspects of personal financial planning. It is essential to plan ahead and invest in your child’s future. You should start early so that your child has a solid financial foundation that is not debt-ridden when they are ready to […]
The History of Inflation in India: A Glimpse into Investment Decisions
Today, surging high petroleum and LPG gas prices top the list of topics in a conversation. Consumers are having a hard time digesting the steep increase in the cost of essential commodities, which goes up year by year. Unfortunately, inflation saw a new high post-pandemic. The RBI’s indication to shift the focus towards mitigating the […]
Interest Rates, Inflation, and the Debt Markets – The Interplay
Central banks across the globe are established to stabilize economic activity and promote prosperity. One of the ways they do this is by controlling the rates by which banks borrow money from other large banks to access cash and further lend in the local market. These central banks then loan this money at higher rates […]
Can equities hedge inflation?
What is inflation? Inflation is defined as an increase in the price of goods and services over time, devaluing the currency’s buying power. Inflation can be broadly defined under two categories: Demand-pull inflation – Excessive cash flow in an economy nudges an increase in demand for goods or services while production capacity for these goods […]
Is it wise to invest in residential real estate as an investment?
India is among the top 10 price-appreciating housing markets internationally.– IBEF Thanks to urbanization and growing household incomes, India is witnessing a steady rise in demand for residential properties. According to statistics, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Goa, and Pune are hot property investment destinations for NRIs. Low home loan interest rates are expected to boost the […]
Macro based investing: What, How & Where?
Look before you leap. We are all aware of the importance of studying the market before we commit to making any investments. In this article, we will take a look at an alternative approach to timing the market. We will explore Macro Investing and how it differs from the conventional bottom-up approach to investing. Macro […]
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 […]
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. […]
To Tech or not to Tech it?
You cannot ignore 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. If you thought that tech funds included […]
Timing the market or time in the market?
The recent market rallies have left many novice investors in a tizzy. In hopes of timing the market right, their constant ‘wait to get in’ and ‘want to get out’ could be the cause of some sleepless nights. Their hopes may have been raised by associate investors who swear by their exceptional comprehension and mastery […]
