Unveiling Myths, Embracing Success: Shibani Kurian’s guide to financial empowerment this Women’s Day

Unveiling Myths, Embracing Success: Shibani Kurian’s guide to financial empowerment this Women’s Day

In a recent interview with ETMarkets.com on the occasion of Women’s Day, Shibani Kurian, Fund Manager & Head of Equity Research at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co., shared her compelling journey and offered valuable insights into women’s participation and success in the financial sector. With nearly two and a half decades of experience in capital … Read more

Factor Investing: Building a portfolio based on market factors

Factor Investing: Building a portfolio based on market factors

In life, we adhere to certain rules and limits, but when it comes to our financial lives, we often plunge into investments without a second thought. This lack of discernment can lead to disappointment, as high return expectations clash with inadequate research. This article sheds light on a more structured approach – factor investing – … Read more

Mutual fund manager finds 6 similarities between Indian cricket team and Balanced Advantage Funds

Mutual fund manager finds 6 similarities between Indian cricket team and Balanced Advantage Funds

Cricket in India is not just a sport; it is a religion, which makes Cricket World Cup 2023 a major quasi-religious event. The Indian Cricket Team, often referred to as the Men in Blue, holds a special place in the hearts of millions of cricket enthusiasts across the country, and the world too. The Men … Read more

A Father’s Guide to teaching children about money and investment

A Father’s Guide to teaching children about money and investment

Father’s Day is a perfect moment to contemplate the important role fathers play in shaping their children’s lives. While we often think of paternal influence in terms of life lessons, emotional support, and guidance, one area that deserves special attention is financial education. In an increasingly complex world, it’s crucial for fathers to actively teach … Read more

Looking for schemes with highest risk-adjusted returns? Check out these top 5 options

Looking for schemes with highest risk-adjusted returns? Check out these top 5 options

While percentage of returns from investments is one of the criteria for choosing a fund, investors must be mindful of the risks associated with them. One way to look at the options is to see their risk-adjusted returns. We have collated a list of 5 investment schemes with highest risk-adjusted returns over a three-year period. … Read more

ETMarkets Smart Talk: FY24 a good opportunity to invest and accumulate businesses that pass the Darwin test, says Jayesh Faria

ETMarkets Smart Talk: FY24 a good opportunity to invest and accumulate businesses that pass the Darwin test, says Jayesh Faria

“The correction in valuations presents a good opportunity to invest and accumulate businesses that pass the Darwin test – survived and thrived over time and have significant MOATs,” says Jayesh Faria, Associate Director, Regional Head- West, Motilal Oswal Private Wealth. In an interview with ETMarkets, Faria said: “Sustained slowdown in India, as well as the … Read more

Looking for ideas to invest Rs 10 lakh this year? Here are a few allocation tips by experts

Looking for ideas to invest Rs 10 lakh this year? Here are a few allocation tips by experts

Equity as an asset class gave good returns in 2022, if not the best. However, the debt market saw heavy outflows in the backdrop of a high interest rate environment. Entering 2023, money managers remain bullish on equities and see a plethora of investment opportunities for investors. The view for the debt market has also … Read more

How behavioral science can help make you a better investor?

How behavioral science can help make you a better investor?

Successful investing is nothing but being a master of one’s own emotions. One of my favourite quotes is by Peter Lynch: “Success depends on the ability to ignore the worries of the world, long enough to allow your stocks to compound”. Unfortunately, the world around us constantly batters us with noise and news. As a … Read more

Top Chris Davis tips on navigating market volatility

Top Chris Davis tips on navigating market volatility

Value investor Chris Davis says wild market swings may be stomach-churning for some investors and may send them running for cover, but they should realise that market corrections are the norm, not an exception. Instead, Davis suggests that long-term investors should root for more volatility and shouldn’t try to predict when these corrections will occur. … Read more