If you’ve been investing in India for a while, you’re probably familiar with the most common choices: mutual funds, fixed deposits, or if you have a lot more money, Portfolio Management Services (PMS). But what if you’re stuck somewhere in between—wanting more sophisticated options than mutual funds but not quite ready to jump into the … Read more
After the market climbed walls of worries posed by two wars, a slowing global economy and higher for longer interest rates in Samvat 2079, market insiders expect strong earnings and a healthy economic outlook to support gains in Samvat 2080. The Hindu accounting year began with an upgrade from global brokerage Goldman Sachs which said … Read more
Before investing, the very first lesson any investor must learn is the art of managing risk. You see, the stock market is known for its volatile nature. Some investors take advantage of this market volatility, while some struggle to keep up with it. For those who struggle with the roller-coaster ride of the stock market, … Read more
It is widely recognised that equities have outperformed other asset classes like debt, real estate, and gold over the past few decades in terms of returns. However, to capitalise on these superior returns, equity investors must navigate through market corrections, which are generally unwelcome, whether they are minor or substantial. Yet, when approached strategically, these … Read more
When markets are volatile, it is prudent to return to the fundamentals of investing. No one other than Warren Buffett has better provided a guiding light for all of us to navigate the volatile market scenario. I’ve highlighted a few key takeaways for investors from his most recent letter to shareholders. This will help investors … Read more
Foreign institutional investors, who are worried over expensive valuations in a rising interest rate scenario, are using any rise in Indian stocks to sell while domestic investors are using the dip to buy. Market data shows that domestic investors, led by retail investors, have been able to offset around 80 per cent of the Rs … Read more
Famous analyst and author Thomas Gibson said intelligent speculation in the stock market is based upon a correct estimate of the relation between present prices and probable future values. “There is overwhelming evidence that speculative operations conducted in even the best securities on insufficient margins, on erroneous conceptions of values — particularly future values, or … Read more