Investor’s guide to surviving the front-running storm

Investor's guide to surviving the front-running storm

I’ve always observed these incidents with a mix of concern and professional interest. Because front-running isn’t a new phenomenon, nor is it unique to any single fund house. This practice, where insiders use advance knowledge of pending orders to trade for their own benefit, has reared its ugly head multiple times in the Indian mutual … Read more

72% of women making final decisions on their investments, survey reveals

72% of women making final decisions on their investments, survey reveals

A recent survey conducted by Axis Mutual Fund nationwide showed an increasing number of women assuming control of their financial futures. This shift is significant because historically, investment decisions were predominantly male-dominated. The survey’s findings indicate a rising trend towards greater financial independence among women. The survey also highlights that women prefer mutual funds, which … Read more

Why are infra and capital-goods stocks still in demand despite premium valuations?

Why are infra and capital-goods stocks still in demand despite premium valuations?

A rally fuelled by robust fundamentals has led to a re-rating in the infrastructure and capital-goods sectors, pushing several stocks into what seems like overvalued territory. Several infrastructure and capital-goods stocks are trading above their 10-year average price-to-earnings (PE) ratio. The PE ratio compares a company’s stock price to its earnings per share, so a … Read more