Global stocks remain on risk-on mode but investors await policy clarity in US and India

As the start of the third-quarter earnings season is immensely encouraging with the technology and oil and gas numbers coming much ahead of the Street’s estimates, stocks may just find the much-needed... Read more »
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Three vital strategies for a new investor to be successful in the stock market

With the economy not in so good a shape, and with ‘work from home’ the norm, a large number of investors have entered the market. Many people are starting out in hopes... Read more »

Four reasons why stocks face more stormy days ahead

It’s been an exciting few months for Nifty 50 traders with the frontline index jumping over 35% since its bottom in March. Investors who were jumped into the ring have made pots... Read more »
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Bond ETFs are in the spotlight again. Here’s a 7-point primer on bond ETFs

If you are wondering what a bond ETF is and how it works, then you have come to the right place. The idea is not rocket science. Once you know the finer... Read more »
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The market’s resilience could carry you away. Don’t spoil your fun

Indian stock markets have been rather resilient in the midst of all the gloom surrounding the CoVid-19 pandemic. Even the rising number of cases in India and across the world is not... Read more »

Why you should trade cautiously for rest of CY2020

Defying numerous doomsday prognostications of the economy, stock markets are racing higher. The Nifty 50 has for a long time been hovering above 9000 levels, but gained momentum lately. In June, the... Read more »

Better be safe when investing in debt funds, than be aggressive

The recent fiasco surrounding Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund investments would have been nerve-wracking for investors. The fund house closed redemptions for investors in six of its debt funds, which means many investors... Read more »

When Your Debt Fund Locks You Out

The debt fund crisis taught lakhs of investors a harsh lesson about risks Rajesh Kumar couldn’t believe what he was reading that Thursday evening. His mutual fund had shut its doors without... Read more »

Understanding Market Volatility During Black Swan Events

How to Navigate Stock Market Volatility in Unprecedented Times The stock market has always been a roller coaster ride, but nothing could have prepared investors for the unprecedented volatility witnessed in recent... Read more »
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Earnings for FY21 hardly spells optimism, but don’t fuss over it much

When the coronavirus first hit early in January, stocks were soaring to all-time highs as people were expecting markets to continue show earnings growth. Stock markets had earlier factored in the Nifty... Read more »