In recent sessions, the Chinese stock market has experienced a significant resurgence, outpacing all major global indices as investor demand for Chinese stocks surged to new heights, driven by the government’s stimulus measures. These initiatives have attracted investors back to one of the world’s most heavily-battered markets. The CSI 300 index, which had plummeted by … Read more
There is a view that in the growing pie of savings and investments, banks are losing out to mutual funds. That may be happening in the margins as India’s equity market has been on a bull run. But let us look at the big picture. While individuals are moving towards financialization of their savings and … Read more
Top News The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new directive concerning the use of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for individual investors. According to SEBI’s recent circular, starting November 1, 2024, individual investors can apply for public issues of debt securities, non-convertible preference shares, municipal debt securities, and securitized debt … Read more
I’m in my early 30s, married with a young child, and working in an IT company for 10 years. I’ve saved in mutual funds, fixed deposits, PPF, and stocks. We currently live in a rented apartment, but I’ve found a property that fits our budget. The house costs ₹85 lakhs, requiring a ₹25 lakh down … Read more
Many investors do not take a disciplined approach to secure and grow their finances, due to certain biases. Such biases lead to mistakes like having inadequate or low life cover, avoiding or making low investments in equity-oriented investments, ignoring retirement planning and exposing to high-risk and unregulated investments. This article flags those biases to help … Read more
At its core, factor investing targets specific characteristics, or “factors,” in stocks that have been shown to deliver returns above what most diversified portfolios achieve. While rooted in rigorous academic research, it’s not just about chasing trends. Ajay, who’s been riding the momentum factor for the past two years and happily counting his gains, might … Read more
The mutual fund industry saw a notable decrease (43 per cent) in net inflows for the month of August, to ₹1.08 lakh crore against ₹1.89 lakh crore in July. This decline was driven primarily by a significant drop in inflows to the tune of 62 per cebt into debt mutual funds, reveals the AMFI (Association … Read more
If you run short of cash and plan to withdraw your mutual fund investments, take a pause. There is another option: You can take a loan against mutual funds and not disrupt the long-term potential compounding of your investment. Several banks offer loans against mutual fund units at interest rates ranging from 10-15% per annum. … Read more
In complete contrast to the conventional rules of investing, a recently released Sebi study showed that retail investors sell nearly half of their holdings in initial public offerings (IPOs) within a week. Individual investors sold 50 per cent of the shares allotted to them by value within a week of listing and 70 per cent … Read more
Securing your child’s future is a top area of priority for every parent and financials have a major role to play in this journey. Responsible parenting goes well beyond providing for their immediate emotional and financial needs. It is also about planning your investments right so that you set them up for long-term financial success … Read more