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January 20, 2023, Friday
Investors should avoid NCDs rated below AA despite mouthwatering returns
Diversify across sectors and match your investment horizon with paper's tenor to avoid liquidity issues
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January 10, 2023, Tuesday
Invest in multi-asset funds for protection against downside risk
Be prepared, however, for these funds to lag when there's a bull run in equities
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December 16, 2022, Friday
Short-duration funds suit conservative investors during pause in rate cycle
Take a tactical bet on longer-duration funds when RBI moves to a tightening stance
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November 25, 2022, Friday
Selecting a target maturity fund based on your horizon and risk appetite
Constitution of underlying indexes doesn't matter since all the three categories of bonds they invest in are safe
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November 03, 2022, Thursday
Office space demand can translate into high returns, say experts
Oversupply, poor maintenance can, however, play spoilsport
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October 21, 2022, Friday
What NRIs on short visits to India must consider before buying property
They should hire a property consultancy or a lawyer to do due diligence on their behalf
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October 13, 2022, Thursday
Stagger entry into longer-duration funds over next six months: Experts
To stay safe, keep bulk of portfolio in shorter-duration or target maturity funds
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September 11, 2022, Sunday
Time-starved investors must stick to index funds
While Amit had stayed invested for a long time, avoided leverage, and shunned investment-cum-insurance policies, unplanned ...
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August 31, 2022, Wednesday
Ring-fence your wealth from creditors by setting up wills and trusts
It is a versatile instrument suited for the wealthy, but it must be drafted carefully
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July 08, 2022, Friday
Match limited exposure with long investment horizon for small-caps' safety
Hold only a couple of funds and diversify across growth and value style
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June 03, 2022, Friday
Why LRS route for investing in capital markets abroad is mainly for HNIs
Those with small amounts should skip it owing to high costs and elaborate tax-related compliances
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January 18, 2023, Wednesday
Conservative investors, novices should choose passive ELSS funds
Those desiring index-beating returns, but willing to tolerate underperformance, may choose the active plan
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January 06, 2023, Friday
You can't pick next yr's winner asset class, so build diversified portfolio
Give higher weight in your core portfolio to asset classes that offer greater stability
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December 14, 2022, Wednesday
Beware of information paucity and liquidity risk in unlisted shares
Even seasoned investors should bet only 5-10% on such securities
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November 18, 2022, Friday
Park funds into debt schemes as yields have turned attractive: Experts
Tactical bets on longer-duration funds not advisable in the current scenario as rate cuts are not on the horizon
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October 26, 2022, Wednesday
Reduce the behaviour gap with a higher exposure to diversified funds
Avoid trying to time entry and exit from funds; hold for at least one complete cycle
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October 21, 2022, Friday
Three-five-year gilts are attractive in current times, say experts
For tax-efficient exposure, go for target maturity funds maturing in 2026-2028
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October 12, 2022, Wednesday
Scrutinise your no-cost EMI offers for hidden charges, say experts
There could also be a third scenario where the interest cost is added to the product price and then the higher price is converted ...
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September 02, 2022, Friday
Small-cap funds can be rewarding for those who can stomach volatility
Limit investments in this space to 10-15% of your corpus, though; pay attention to fund size
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August 29, 2022, Monday
Near-term outlook bleak: Enter silver with a horizon of at least 2-3 years
Industrial recovery, higher demand from new age technologies could propel a turnaround
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June 21, 2022, Tuesday
Don't invest directly in markets if you can't analyse stocks, say experts
Even those who know fundamentals-based investing must subject themselves to periodic reality checks