Factor ETFs: Why you should invest for long-term returns

Factor ETFs: Why you should invest for long-term returns

While investing, everyone who adheres to a clearly defined rule-based strategy stands a chance to make money. If the rules have stood the test of time, the odds of winning are even higher. Factor-based or smart beta exchange traded funds (ETF) adopt this rule-based approach of portfolio construction. They can be an interesting portfolio candidate … Read more

Godrej Properties shares surge nearly 10% to record high. Should you invest?

Godrej Properties shares surge nearly 10% to record high. Should you invest?

Shares of Godrej Properties jumped 9.7% in today’s session on BSE to a new all-time high of Rs 2,816.90 after brokerages increased target prices for the stock following a 14% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 471 crore for the quarter ended March 2024. The realty player has clocked the highest … Read more

Muthoot FinCorp to offer NCD yielding 9.75% for 8 years; subscription window open till January 25

Muthoot FinCorp to offer NCD yielding 9.75% for 8 years; subscription window open till January 25

Muthoot FinCorp Limited has announced XVI Tranche III series of secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) to raise up to Rs 300 crore, which is within the issue size of Rs 1,100 crore.  The third tranche amounts to Rs 75 crore, with a green-shoe option of Rs 225 crore, aggregating up to Rs 300 crore (Tranche … Read more

Buying US Bitcoin ETF in India: Understand all about TDS, TCS, capital gains tax and cost of buying crypto abroad

Buying US Bitcoin ETF in India: Understand all about TDS, TCS, capital gains tax and cost of buying crypto abroad

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first batch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Bitcoin to be listed in the US. This move not only gives US investors easier access but also stronger and regulated crypto market. But what does this mean for Indian investors? Is it possible to invest in a … Read more

These mutual funds saw the highest inflows and outflows in December

These mutual funds saw the highest inflows and outflows in December

The Indian mutual fund industry surpassed Rs 50 lakh crore in assets under management (AUM) in December. However, total inflows into the mutual fund industry fell by Rs 40,685 crore on the back of advance tax payments, regular redemptions from debt funds, and higher equity valuations. Net flows into debt funds were at Rs 75,556 crore, while equity … Read more

I’m 37 and am investing Rs 17K monthly in LIC Jeevan Umang. I am thinking of starting an SIP in a small-cap fund. Is this the right time to invest in mutual funds?

I’m 37 and am investing Rs 17K monthly in LIC Jeevan Umang. I am thinking of starting an SIP in a small-cap fund. Is this the right time to invest in mutual funds?

I am a 37-year-old professional. I started my MF investments 4 years ago. Currently, my portfolio has Rs 3,000 in the UTI Nifty 50 Index fund and 2K in the Mirae Asset emerging blue chip fund.   The goal is wealth creation in another 7 years. Other than this I have been investing Rs 17,000 per … Read more

Market is rallying, but is it a good time start your SIP? Check details here

Market is rallying, but is it a good time start your SIP? Check details here

The Nifty 50 index today touched an all-time high at 21,603. However, the markets appear overvalued, and experts suggest a correction might happen in the near future. Consider this: the market capitalisation to GDP ratio (also known as the Buffett indicator) is close to 100 per cent. This signals potential overvaluation and suggests that investors … Read more

Understanding Mutual Fund SIPs: 7 ways in which SIP investments empower retail investors

Understanding Mutual Fund SIPs: 7 ways in which SIP investments empower retail investors

Mutual Fund systematic investment plans (SIPs) can empower retail investors in numerous ways. These instruments democratise investment opportunities, ensuring even small investors can build a substantial portfolio over time. Capital appreciation, disciplined goal-based savings, risk management, affordability, and ease of investing are pivotal elements that empower retail investors through SIPs.   1) Investing small amounts:  … Read more

This is the right time to invest in G-Secs, says Abhijit Roy of GoldenPi

This is the right time to invest in G-Secs, says Abhijit Roy of GoldenPi

With the inclusion of India’s government securities (G-Secs) in the global bond index, there could be a huge inflow of FPI money, says Abhijit Roy, CEO of GoldenPi. In an interview with Navneet Dubey of BT Money Today, Roy delves into the intricacies of G-Secs, emphasising why they now present an opportune moment for investors to consider … Read more