BUSINESS
Why India’s forex reserves saw a spike, and what to expect in the near future
The Indian economy is in a seemingly better state now than how it was during the 2013 taper tantrum. But, a few more pieces need to fall in place so as to ensure that India is well-prepared for the impending quantitative easing tapering
BUSINESS
Why a cryptocurrency index is an oxymoron
It is difficult, if not impossible, to bring transparency into cryptocurrencies by way of indices. It is even more difficult for investors to truly understand the risks which come with investing in an index of cryptocurrencies
BUSINESS
Stock Market | What should investors do when it’s raining IPOs?
If one is looking at an IPO as an investment opportunity, the drill stays the same as evaluating any listed entity. If one is looking to make a quick buck out of the listing ‘pop’, the rules of the game change
BUSINESS
Is a $3 trillion market a cause for celebration?
There is a clear dichotomy here — the markets are in a celebratory mood while the economy is struggling
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
