Welcome to The Golden Thumb Rule – a podcast where timeless investing wisdom meets real-world insights. In this episode, we’re joined by Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra AMC, as he cuts through the noise of short-term market trends and social media hype to share one simple truth: “10-second reels won’t build wealth; 10-year … Read more
Gautam Shah, Founder, Goldilocks Premium Research, says after a period of significant gains in gold, which he successfully traded, a shift in focus towards silver is recommended. The author suggests that gold’s consolidation phase presents an opportunity to invest in silver, anticipating a substantial 20-25% increase in its value. A major upward trend for silver … Read more
Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, used her social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to question the common practice of judging mutual fund performance based on 1-year returns. She argued that this short-term focus fosters unrealistic expectations and promotes a constant chase for the next top-performing fund. “Incidentally, one thing direct platforms … Read more
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd (KMAMC) has announced the launch of ‘Choti SIP’, a novel initiative to make mutual fund investments more accessible to Indians. This new offering allows individuals to start investing with a minimal monthly contribution of Rs 250, a move intended to broaden the reach of mutual funds in line with … Read more
Tata AIA Life Insurance has launched two new fund offers (NFOs) targeting India’s growing consumer market, recognising the economic boost driven by recent tax reforms and increasing disposable incomes. The Tata AIA Life Tax Bonanza Consumption Fund and the Tata AIA Life Tax Bonanza Consumption Pension Fund aim to capitalise on these changes by enabling … Read more
In the past 25 years, gold prices have delivered an annualized return of 12.55%, outperforming the 10.73% return of the Indian stock market benchmark index Sensex. While there is ongoing discussion about whether to invest in stocks or gold given the current market conditions, numerous experts recommend including gold in the portfolio. Gold prices have … Read more
The Indian equity market has witnessed a significant decrease in the number of companies with a valuation of $1 billion or more, with nearly one-fifth of the count diminishing over the past five months. At the peak on September 26 last year, 618 companies were part of the billion-dollar club. However, this number has now … Read more
Mutual Fund: SIP, also known as Systematic Investment Plan, is an organised method of investing in mutual funds. It involves making consistent contributions at fixed intervals to promote steady wealth accumulation over time. The unpredictable nature of the market often causes concern among investors. Recently, Yadnya Investment Academy, a reputable source on financial matters, reported … Read more
Many individuals in their 20s have begun investing in SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) without a deep understanding of financial concepts, often influenced by social media content or advice from friends. Through conversations with friends and acquaintances, I have observed a trend of individuals across various income brackets, from those earning Rs 20,000/month to Rs 1 … Read more
As a parent of a 6-month-old child, I am currently exploring the most effective way to save for my son’s education in the future. My objective is to set aside Rs 10,000 per month for the specific purpose of covering his school fees, which will begin when he reaches 3 or 4 years of age. … Read more