Stock market correction: Should I book losses or should I hold? Find out

For those who have invested in the stock market in recent times, the unfolding stock market correction can be unnerving. When investors see a sea of red in their portfolios, it exacerbates the fear factor almost creating a panic-like anxiety. And you begin to wonder: what if the stock market’s were to slide further? How … Read more

How the rupee’s fall impacts your portfolio and how you can reduce this risk

The Indian rupee’s recent tailspin spurred by the sharp sell-off in emerging market currencies, particularly the Turkish lira, has caught investors in a bind. The rupee’s fall breached the psychological Rs 70 mark after hovering for a long time around the Rs 69 levels. Equity and bond markets have come under pressure with the rupee … Read more

Mutual funds vs direct investing, what is better? See this must-read guide for newbies

If you are wondering whether mutual funds are better than direct stock investing, keep reading. You know that mutual funds invest in equity directly. But often times you hear rags-to-riches stories that so-and-so investor made tons of money by betting on one select stock. These success stories often tempt you into thinking that direct investing … Read more

ECL Finance NCD Issue Review: Is it worth your investment?

ECL Finance Ltd. (ECLFL) is the Edelweiss group’s finance sector arm. It is one of the leading systemically important non-deposit taking NBFCs, focused on offering a broad suite of secured corporate loan products, retail loan products which are customized to suit the needs of the corporates. The company is offering a fourth tranche of NCDs. … Read more