The markets go up too quickly when people are least prepared for it. That setting is perfect for us to get that fear of missing out. We call it the FOMO feeling. But the markets also have an equally strong way of reversing direction. Either in stock price or in…
Every month, we study what’s happening in fixed-income markets. This month, we’re delving into: Federal Reserve Meeting – Setting The Tone For Global Monetary Policy? Tax Loopholes: Should You Exploit Them? (MLD) Equity Savings Funds: How Do They Measure Up? Federal Reserve Monetary Policy – May 2023 All eyes are…
When the Nifty runs up 6.57% in the first month of a financial year, the mood of the market would usually be upbeat. But that hardly seems the case with our market now. We see most Investors feeling a bit left out, not identifying with the index move and looking…
The markets seem to be progressively losing steam. This would show up as weak sentiment, selling pressure, lower volumes on exchanges, and FII outflows. But, there is also a section of domestic investors showing remarkable resilience and persistence in their investing. They are still buying every dip and gradually scaling…
We know that safeguarding our family from financial distresses during unforeseen medical emergencies is of utmost importance. And so, buying the right health insurance plan is a crucial task. When doing so, one must keep in mind some important points to look at while choosing an insurance plan. Let’s dive…
When reality fails to meet expectations, disappointment is inevitable. In every corporate’s results season, reality always lags or exceeds expectations. Supposedly, investors are conditioned to expect that. Then why do investors overreact when a company fails to meet expectations? The reason is more related to the company, its track record,…
In March, investors rushed to allocate money into fixed-income mutual funds due to a change in tax rules. The motivation behind these allocations had more to do with tax than merit. The questions investors need to ask and answer in 2023 are: Is this the right time to invest in…
After a hugely successful financial year, we tend to get a rather underwhelming year. Most investors either make no returns or moderate losses. But, the fact that they had a hugely impactful previous year calms their nerves when faced with underperformance. What this induces is a false sense of security.…
A new financial year has begun. It is time to take stock of an eventful year that just ended. Our cautious stance was broadly helpful. Taking exposure to gold was not a popular choice at the beginning of the last financial year. But, it has turned out to be one…
Investment decisions can be taken based on tax implications. There is a natural tendency among investors to be drawn to investments where they feel taxes are lower. When the tax concessions are withdrawn for certain investments, they tend to look less attractive to investors. Taxation is as much a driver…
Background and Decision All eyes were on the Federal Reserve this month as the markets intently anticipated their next move. The markets were spooked by the bank run on Silicon Valley Bank and this triggered a sell-off of smaller, regional banks in America. Amidst all this, in Europe, Credit Suisse…
The last week has caused a significant reset in our investing. We are once again worried about how global factors will come to hurt. Banking, which is the bed rock of every economy looks like the most rattled space in the west. When smaller banks look weak, they create a…