Mutual funds: In November, inflows into debt funds saw a significant drop to Rs 12,916 crore, marking a 92% decrease from the Rs 1.57 lakh crore recorded in October. This steep decline can be attributed to a combination of factors including liquidity constraints, tax obligations, and market fluctuations. Liquid funds experienced the largest outflows, with net … Read more
Marking the highest-ever monthly selling spree, the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in India offloaded a staggering Rs 1,13,858 crore through the exchanges in the month of October. However, they remained active buyers in the primary market for the month. As opposed to the huge sell-off in the secondary market, the FPIs invested Rs 19,842 crore … Read more
“I think broadly speaking, the market does offer a lot from a consumption perspective. So, multiple sectors and it is a very exciting space and has been for some time,” says Jonathan Schiessl, Westminster Asset Management.Wanted your take regarding consumption as a basket? Now, overall demographics of India are quite strong right now and rural … Read more
Sebi’s new asset class: Hours after the SEBI floated its idea to launch a new asset class, which will have more flexibility than a regular mutual fund scheme and lower ticket size than portfolio management services (PMS) and will cater to investors with a high-risk appetite. The new investment asset will be offered under the mutual … Read more
Fundamental and technical analysis are the two widely acknowledged ways of stock investing. Investors belong to either of these two schools of thoughts. While fundamental analysis focuses on a company’s business operations and financial health, technical analysis focuses on price patterns and trends on a stock’s price chart. Within these two methods of analysis, numerous … Read more
Futures and options are two fancy terms used in financial markets that are becoming quite famous in the investor community. Online trading applications have helped new-age investors and traders participate in Futures and Options trading as per their requirements. Few novice investors and traders are curious and willing to explore this segment without understanding the … Read more
“One of the most unforgettable experiences was being a part of the legendary Raid-De-Himalaya, which is the highest off-road rally in the world,” says Deepak Bhuvneshwari Uniyal, Co-Founder and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) at Insurance Samadhan. In an interview with ETMarkets, Uniyal said, “I have acquired skills in several martial arts disciplines, including Taekwondo, Jeet … Read more
In the ever-changing world of financial markets, technology has revolutionized trading and investing, leading to a surge in retail participation in the equity and capital markets. Picture this: You’re eager to trade stocks, and while traditional brokers offer personalized advice and cozy coffee meetups, they also come with high commissions. Enter the discount brokers – … Read more
“To lock horns with volatility, my mantra is to invest money that I don’t need for several years. Further, I only invest in companies that I have thoroughly researched and which are available at a certain margin of safety,” says Amar Ambani, Group President, Head of Institutional Equities, YES Securities. In an interview with ETMarkets, … Read more
MUMBAI – Short-term corrections notwithstanding, the longer trajectory for Indian equities remains positive as the country is economically better positioned compared to most other world economies, believes market expert Anand Varadarajan. “India fares better than most large economies in various macroeconomic indicators, including inflation, monetary policy, GDP growth, financial market stability etc. These factors will … Read more