Multi-asset allocation funds are hybrid mutual funds that invest in at least three different asset classes, such as equity, debt, and commodities (gold/silver), with a minimum allocation of 10% to each. In addition, some schemes also invest in international stocks or international fund of funds (FoFs), REITs and InvITs. Source link
As investors prepare for 2026 after a volatile year marked by record highs and sharp corrections, building a well-balanced portfolio has become more important than ever. With equities expected to deliver steady but not outsized returns, and global uncertainties continuing to shape markets, asset allocation will play a decisive role in long-term wealth creation. In … Read more
After a sharp smallcap correction, rising valuation scrutiny and silver’s sizzling rally, asset allocation is back in focus. Kotak Mahindra AMC Managing Director Nilesh Shah outlines a pragmatic investment framework for 2026, balancing equities, gold, silver and debt amid shifting cycles. With sanity returning in over-hyper parts of the market, his approach prioritises earnings visibility, … Read more
Renowned personal finance author, known for his book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has once again stirred debate with his sharp commentary on the global financial system, referring to their ‘game’ as “Heads I win, tails you lose.” Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Kiyosaki posted a message under the banner “Lesson #8: … Read more
Gold ETFs invest directly in physical gold, require a demat account, offer real-time liquidity, and have lower expenses. Gold ETF FoFs invest in ETF units, need no demat, allow low-ticket SIPs, carry higher expenses, and follow NAV-based pricing. Source link
Image for representation only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Bengaluru Police have arrested a 36-year-old habitual offender who allegedly stole gold rings from jewellery shops by swapping them with fake ones. The arrest has led to the recovery of more than 22 grams of gold and solved three theft cases filed in different parts of … Read more
The top-performing mutual funds for a three-year lumpsum horizon are dominated by value and gold-oriented schemes, all delivering strong compound returns. Despite impressive past performance, investors are advised to base decisions on risk tolerance, investment horizon, and financial goals rather than returns alone, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives and suitability Source link
Gold continues to demonstrate resilience even as price volatility remains elevated, with its long-term demand drivers still firmly in place, according to HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth. Rodolphe Bohn, Currencies and Commodities Strategist at HSBC, said that despite short-term swings, the metal retains its appeal as a hedge against uncertainty, inflation risks, and weakening … Read more
Gold may have zigzagged through bouts of red and green this week, pressured by fading Fed rate cut bets and firm U.S. jobs data, but the metal ultimately held its ground. By Friday’s close, the yellow metal had quietly secured a 1% rise for the week. The Indian Rupee’s slide to a record low against … Read more
Gold has been on a winning run, climbing to record highs as investors search for safety in an increasingly unpredictable world. Prices have nearly doubled in the last two years, with the metal averaging 3,665 dollars per ounce in September 2025, before touching 4,000 dollars in October. According to a new analysis by CareEdge Global … Read more