Rate cuts in US, volatile equities to make gold attractive

Rate cuts in US, volatile equities to make gold attractive

Mumbai: Gold should remain a key component of investor portfolios in 2024 to help mitigate the volatility expected in equities and fixed income amid crucial local and global events, said experts. While an easing interest rate environment is seen propping up prices of the yellow metal, double-digit returns like those in 2022 and 2023 are … Read more

Debt funds: Why portfolio liquidity is essential for optimising profit, according to this market veteran

Debt funds: Why portfolio liquidity is essential for optimising profit, according to this market veteran

Mutual funds operate as pass-through vehicles, committed to servicing redemptions within a T+3 window regardless of market conditions. So, prioritising liquidity is crucial in your investment deliberations. Rahul Singh, Senior Fund Manager – Fixed Income of LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Ltd, in a conversation with Money Today, speaks about the surge in inflows into … Read more

ETMarkets Smart Talk: In a rising interest rate environment appeal of fixed income investments will increase: S P Prabhu

ETMarkets Smart Talk: In a rising interest rate environment appeal of fixed income investments will increase: S P Prabhu

“It is in the interest of investors to have a diversified portfolio in terms of asset allocation. Given the 250bps interest rate hike by RBI, the appeal of fixed income investments will increase,” says S P Prabhu, Chief Investment Officer, Ageas Federal Life Insurance. In an interview with ETMarkets, Prabhu said: “The last couple of … Read more

ETMarkets Smart Talk: Constructive on India story but equity markets have to deal with these 3 headwinds in 2023: Niraj Kumar

ETMarkets Smart Talk: Constructive on India story but equity markets have to deal with these 3 headwinds in 2023: Niraj Kumar

“The foremost headwind is going to emerge from the asset allocation decision of the global money managers. With fixed income offering lucrative yields we anticipate movement of funds from Equities to Fixed Income,” says Niraj Kumar, Chief Investment Officer, Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Ltd. In an interview with ETMarkets, Kumar said: “While we … Read more

Green bonds are a growing avenue to raise fund: Should investors allocate their portfolio?

Green bonds are a growing avenue to raise fund: Should investors allocate their portfolio?

Green Bonds are fixed-income instruments issued for the specific purpose of funding projects that have constructive environmental and or climate benefits. Like any typical coupon-bearing debt instrument, they have a specified end objective for using the funds raised. The bond issuer is bound to exclusively utilise the proceeds to finance eco-friendly ventures or assets such … Read more

Target maturity funds may help beat interest rate volatility

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Mumbai: Fixed income investors unnerved by the volatility in interest rates and looking for predictable returns with low credit risk in debt mutual funds could opt for target maturity schemes, said investment advisors. This category of debt funds passively invests in bonds of a similar maturity constituting the fund’s benchmark index. On maturity of the … Read more