BUSINESS
RBI stress testing model must change with the times
RBI’s GDP assumptions and extrapolations are simplistic; its model underestimates the risk posed to banks from loan segment exposure
BUSINESS
US Presidential Elections – What should Indian equities expect?
At the very least, after the election results are out the number of unknowns would reduce in today’s highly uncertain investing scenario
BUSINESS
A second stimulus: How investors should position themselves
Any stimulus package announced prematurely might lead to short-term optimism, before fading into the background in the ongoing chaos.
MARKETS
Investing in the times of coronavirus
In the previous crises, if one had invested at every dip of the fall, it would have been equivalent to investing at the middle of the fall
MARKETS
US-China trade war. Where do we go from here?
The best solution to the trade war is implementation of structural reforms by the Chinese economy that allows it to move away from its infamous exploitative trade practices.
BUSINESS
Primer | Market anomalies -- Bringing it all together
BUSINESS
Primer | Momentum Investing: The thin line between anomaly and investment philosophy
Momentum, being a price-based signal, tends to be fast-moving and may lead to considerable churn in the portfolio. So, the viability of the strategy must be considered after incorporating the effect of transaction costs.
BUSINESS
Primer | Merger arbitrage: How do you close the gap?
Tactical trading on such deals can give promising returns as well as diversification to our conventional long-term stock portfolios
BUSINESS
Primer | Surprise is a fact of life. Do stock markets like it?
Only a small section of the investor population forms its expectations based on analysis and logic
BUSINESS
Primer | Four notes of Rs 500 each or a single Rs 2,000. Does it matter which one you have?
BUSINESS
Primer | Does Santa bring gifts for our stock investors?
BUSINESS
Primer | Should you invest at the turn of the month?
Research suggests that returns from equity markets are generally higher around the turn of the month
BUSINESS
Primer | How important is the day of the week in investing and other market anomalies?
While the Monday effect holds on average, making investment decisions driven solely by it would not be prudent
BUSINESS
Primer | The market is full of anomalies. It pays to keep them in mind
Some of the market anomalies have their roots in the real world. Don’t ignore them
BUSINESS
Primer | Shorting a stock? Do your homework in these basics first
One needs to be rational with stock selection and timing of the investment as well as stop losses
BUSINESS
Primer | Short selling can be rewarding, but is it worth the risk?
The higher the asset price appreciates, the higher your loss
BUSINESS
Primer | Multi-factor investment strategy is less risky. Here’s how
Unlike factor-timing, in multi-factor strategies, an investor straddles factors instead of jumping from one to another
BUSINESS
Primer | Is it dangerous to fish in smallcap waters? Extra care helps
Smaller companies tend to display exponential growth because of smaller bases and lower dividend payouts
BUSINESS
Primer | Growth investing has all the 'glamour'. But look for the underbelly
The growth factor is riskier and has higher drawdowns than the defensive quality portfolio
BUSINESS
Primer | Do big returns always mean big risks? Here’s a contra play
This strategy flies in the face of conventional wisdom. Investing in low volatility can yield spectacular results in the long term, show research findings
BUSINESS
What the US Fed decision means for India
A 25 basis point rate cut is baked in, but it will have a long-term positive impact on the Indian economy and markets
MARKETS
Markets | What to expect from the US Fed meet and why
The signs of an economic slowdown are hard to miss.
BUSINESS
Primer | Momentum investing: Here's how you can ride the wave
To maximise returns, momentum investing should incorporate checks and balances.
BUSINESS
How to spot a 'value stock'? Keep an eye out for the fair price
Conventional wisdom says a stock correction can be a good entry point. The caveat, however, is whether it's a justified market reaction or an overreaction. That in a way decides the fair price of a stock
