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Larissa Fernand

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Who does the market reward? Five pointers for the patient investor

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Who does the market reward? Five pointers for the patient investor

Successful investing is not just about finding the right stocks or mutual fund schemes. It is also about having the right mix of understanding and behaviour

Is gold a safe haven?

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Is gold a safe haven?

Gold is not considered a productive asset as it does not generate cash flows but is still an excellent portfolio diversifier 

Personal Finance: Are women risk averse?

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Personal Finance: Are women risk averse?

It is time to shed staid narratives and be objective in making your financial plan

Personal Finance: Every asset is not meant to shoot out the lights

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Personal Finance: Every asset is not meant to shoot out the lights

You portfolio can’t be in a perpetual bullish state. Always keep asset allocation in mind

Personal Finance: Three investing pointers every woman needs to know

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Personal Finance: Three investing pointers every woman needs to know

Women are inherently risk-averse simply because they have been conditioned to be conservative with their investments

Investing for tax planning? Avoid the last-minute rush

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Investing for tax planning? Avoid the last-minute rush

If you leave very little time before the tax deadline, investment decisions often prove to be less than optimal. Here’s how to avoid that

Personal Finance | How to scratch that speculative itch, without losing your shirt

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Personal Finance | How to scratch that speculative itch, without losing your shirt

It may be tempting to place a bet on a budget-related tip or instinct. Here's how to do it without hurting your long-term investing journey

Personal Finance | Multi-asset funds: Don’t blindly buy the story

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Personal Finance | Multi-asset funds: Don’t blindly buy the story

Besides addressing an investor’s need to put money across asset classes, it also takes care of diverse taxes 

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