Navigating the 2023 Union Budget: An In-depth Look
The Union Budget 2023 has brought some significant changes that will impact the lives of High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs). In this blog, we will take a closer look at these changes, and share our thoughts on how they could impact you. More Benefits for Higher Earners: Reduced Peak Rate Surcharge The budget has introduced […]
Uncovering the Truth: P&L of Individual Traders in Equity F&O
The stock market is one of the world’s most volatile and unpredictable financial markets. In recent years, the equity futures and options (F&O) segment has gained significant popularity among individual traders due to its high liquidity and low entry barriers. In this segment, traders can buy or sell futures and options contracts based on underlying […]
Staying invested even through volatility
Investors can’t help but wonder, “Trick or treat?” as US stock markets rally and a lower likelihood of a US recession erupts, which suggests inflation is plateauing. Indian market to is a bit volatile, with a fall in oil prices (due to the emerging COVID curbs in China) leading to FPIs investing nearly $1 billion […]
Why is “Time in the Market” better than “Timing the Market”?
A “buy low, sell high” approach is frequently related to timing the market. An investor might decide to sell shares of their equity investments, for instance, to protect a gain or avoid a loss if they thought the stock market was due for a correction. The distinction between investing and speculating can be made by […]
Lanka’s downfall and personal financial mismanagement – Drawing parallels
Sad to see how Sri Lanka’s current situation has evolved. The governments that once held power made numerous errors in economic mismanagement over the years, which led to the current economic crisis that grew and intensified into this catastrophe. While there are many lessons that the Indian government can learn from the developing economic crisis […]
Economic Bubble – Explained!
The size of a soap bubble is dependent on the amount of air it envelopes. The more air blown in, the larger the surface of the bubble grows. Until it reaches its limits of expansion and then… POP! Much like the construct of a soap bubble is the ‘Asset Bubble’. This could be a specific […]
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 […]
