BUSINESS
What NSE can learn from cryptocurrencies and blockchain
The NSE co-location scandal refuses to die. If one zooms out a bit, at the heart of the scandal is the very architecture of centralised exchanges
BUSINESS
How blockchain tokenization of bonds can increase liquidity and retail participation in the debt markets
Given the high ticket size and lack of liquidity in the debt markets, asset tokenization can improve volumes in bonds via smaller lot sizes and lower amounts
BUSINESS
Are cryptocurrencies short-term speculative bets or long-term investments?
If regulations clarify things soon and allow Indians to invest in cryptocurrencies, investors can definitely consider allocating a small portion as part of their overall asset allocation
BUSINESS
Why an overdose of the SIP logic can hurt your portfolio returns
Systematic investing can help avoid timing of markets. But when indices correct steeply, investing lump-sum amounts is beneficial.
BUSINESS
How to create your own ESG-driven investment portfolio
ESG is not exactly a specific investment strategy. It is more of an overlay applied to an underlying strategy.
BUSINESS
How tax-loss harvesting on investments can minimise your capital gains tax outflows
The strategy gainfully exploits the volatility of equities and also pushes tax liability to a later date
BUSINESS
Factor investing: How you can avoid mutual funds and create your own stock portfolio
A specific attribute of all companies in the investment universe can be used to rank them to build a portfolio
BUSINESS
Are mutual funds ‘Sahi hain’ for savvy Investors?
The average equity mutual fund at best performs at par with the market – before costs. Take out the fees and costs and the average fund always underperforms
