Active choice is better suited for savvier investors, while others can choose the passive mode – auto choice - of investing.
Smallcap fund managers look for sectors with healthy growth potential and consistent profitability. But an occasional large-cap stock might make it to their portfolios.
The rise of ETFs in India is in line with where investors, globally, are headed, says Deborah Fuhr, managing partner, founder and owner of ETFGI, a UK-based independent research and consultancy firm that tracks ETFs all over the world.
The idea of ESG is still nascent in India. Add to it that the ESG dataset itself is not too reliable, and it’s clear that it is too early to start betting on this theme.
Viresh Joshi spent over a decade at the fund house and apart from chief dealer, was in the role of fund manager
Overestimating the potential of equity markets, just on recent returns, and under-estimating the effects of inflation can come in the way of wealth creation.
Rising interest rates have led to a sharp fall in technology stocks in the US, a favourite among Indian investors for the past two years. That doesn’t mean you should sell them in a hurry, especially when fresh investments have been halted temporarily.
Corporate fixed deposits offer a decent avenue to get higher interest rates than what banks offer. The pitfall is the danger of default, that could crop up in low-rated FDs. Check the ratings and company financials before investing
EPF is an employee benefit scheme (only salaried individuals get EPF benefits), whereas any individual in any profession or work structure can use NPS to save up for their retirement.
Maturity period in case of SGBs is eight years but premature withdrawal is allowed after fifth. Should you opt for it?