Ask any experienced market participant about prevailing valuations and the response will be more or less the same. Experienced investors find it difficult to spot value in the current market. Yet, people still want to continue investing. The lack of alternatives in other asset classes and the need to beat…
The first phase of polling is behind us. The fate of 91 Lok Sabha seats is already sealed. The second phase comes up next week. Predictably, this is the most keenly fought election. It is a battle for survival. While political parties pit themselves head to head against each other,…
Elections bring about a speculative element about what they could mean for the stock market. The stock market is fickle and reacts to all news surrounding elections. If we take a step back to look at historical trends, elections seem to have no long-lasting impact on the stock market. Rewinding…
A new financial year has begun on a positive note. Flows seem to be improving from both domestic and foreign investors. Indices are setting themselves up for new highs. Yet, index valuations already look very much on the higher side of the band. Growth seems to be stable but inadequate…
Investment Strategy: Monetary policy plays an important role in determining investment strategy. At this juncture, high quality short to medium term funds could work well for conservative investors. Contact us to know more about your investment options. Market Outlook: The RBI reduced the repo rate by 0.25% in its…
Another financial year draws to a close. For investors, it was a forgettable year. While domestic investors showed sustained commitment to Indian equities, FIIs sold Indian equities for most of calendar year 2018 and turned buyers in 2019. Valuations kept moderating through the financial year and investors kept showing enthusiasm…
Here are 5 Reasons to invest in an Advisor! You Have Money & It Matters All of us aspire to have lives where money doesn’t dictate decision making. This state of financial freedom can be achieved through proper asset management. For many of us, retirement reflects this state. A financial…
Election fever is just about to begin. This election is probably unique for its competitive intensity. On one side, we have a strong coalition with a clear leader. On the other, there is a strong opposition of divided forces to that leader. While the impact of a united opposition could…
We’re often told that personal finance isn’t rocket science. Good investment decisions may have more to do with common sense and sensible strategy than anything else. Which begs the question, can a financial advisor really add value? Strategy is vital. It’s very easy to get consumed in the day…
Elections have a way of mixing up the market’s calculus. During elections, markets always try to second guess outcomes, check if there is something for everybody, and crave participation in a potential uptrend. Most people forget that sentiment driven rallies may end in a temporary downtrend. An adverse election verdict…
The course seems to be set for a liquidity driven market rally. Evidently, the markets seem to be betting on a clear, decisive, electoral verdict. This does not mean that the verdict will be just that. Elections are innately unpredictable and the only way to play them is by either…
Investment Strategy: In the current market context, volatility is on the cards. Most bond fund investors are likely to experience short term pain and may not experience a positive rate of return. Some bond fund investors may not even benefit from lower interest rates. However, there is still a window…
