An election year throws up a series of questions on the outcome, approach, and tactics of political parties as they race to the finish line. Uncertainty looms large around these questions. Investors lose their appetite for risk when they are forced to face an ambiguous future. So, the market tends…
A country’s monetary and fiscal policies influence its economic outlook. In India, the Monetary Policy is drafted by the central bank (RBI). Through monetary policy, the RBI controls the cost of borrowing, liquidity conditions, inflation, etc. This has the power to shape the trajectory of the economy and ensure that…
If you have an advisor, it is quite common for you to hold your advisor accountable for your returns. While this is your legitimate right, it still has to be handled judiciously. But, if you were your own decision maker or a do-it-yourself investor then would you give yourself a…
Podcast Transcript If you are in your 20’s, doing the most interesting things at work, exploring new things in life, using technology to prove your mettle, trying to be very different from your Parents generation, this is for you. Today you are called a Millennial. But, the idea is…
Structuring a portfolio ensures that you are always ahead of the curve. Understanding macro and microeconomic factors are key to beating the market. It is easy to make money when investor confidence is high and the economy is doing great. But what happens when the picture isn’t so rosy. Would…
Investment Strategy: When it comes to investing money, our focus tends to gravitate towards returns. Making smart investment decisions takes care of returns. However, allowing returns to become the driving force does not guarantee the best of outcomes. This is more pronounced in fixed income investments where there is a…
A mutual fund is an investment tool which enables people to invest money together into a professionally managed fund consisting of a pool of securities to maximise returns. There are Mutual Fund Advisors who help you pick funds suited for your needs i.e. capital appreciation, regular payouts, capital preservation, etc. It may be wise…