Volatile Markets

SIP vs lumpsum in volatile markets: Which works better now?

With market swings becoming the norm, choosing the right investment approach is key to long-term success.

Watch: All about staying invested in a volatile market

In this video, leaders in finance share their thoughts on how to stay invested when markets are volatile. The discussion included critical aspects of money management, foundational principles of investing and personal finance as well as the expanded role that women can play in managing money for themselves and their families. Panellists included Amisha Vora, Joint Managing Director, PrabhudasLilladher; Meghana Malkan, Trading and Performance Coach; Sumita Pillai, Chief Executive Officer, Torus Private Wealth and Deena Mehta, Managing Director, Asit C Mehta Investment Interrmediates Ltd. It was moderated by LWL Titan, Shinjini Kumar, Co-founder, SALT – mysaltapp. Watch the video to know more

Ideas for Profit | Looking for safety? This stock can be a good option

In this edition of Ideas For Profit, Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra will be discussing one such stock which warrants investors’ attention

Ideas For Profit | These PSUs’ dividend yields exceed bank FD rates

Philips holds firm on 2016 outlook after healthy quarter

Philips said it was maintaining its forecasts for the full year as it expected a good last quarter but warned it remained concerned about volatile markets.

Over 2,200 fresh FPIs registers with Sebi in April-January

According to the latest data from Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), the capital markets had witnessed 1,444 newly registered FPIs in the entire fiscal 2014-15.

HSBC reports 1% rise in pre-tax full-year profit to almost $19bn

Full-year profits for last year came in at USD 18.8 billion, missing expectations for USD 21.8 billion, according to a Reuters poll.

Govt to come out with alternative disinvestment plan soon: FM

As against the target of Rs 69,500 crore, the government has so far in current fiscal garnered Rs 12,700 crore

How to trade a falling market? Jitendra Panda explains

Given the market condition, there will be sellers only. Nobody would like to invest. On every fall, new positions are coming in, says Jitendra Panda, Head of Sales Broking at Capital First.

How to interpret F&O indicators: Angel Broking

First thing which a new trader should keep in mind while in derivatives trading is that leverage can work against you. Other basic concept which they need to know is like unlike equity shares, FNO instruments comes which maturity date

Don't follow the herd - Think rational

We being social animals have a tendency to follow what our peers do. Hence during uncertain times we tend to take haphazard investment decision which we regret later. To avoid such situation and make the most from our portfolio it is important to think rationally and make prudent decision, reckons Amit Trivedi

How to stay on track in tough times?

The success of a portfolio during volatile times rests on the shoulders of the investor and their ability to not make a knee jerk reaction to the ups and downs in the market.