Budget 2021: Higher allocation to stocks should be a no-brainer
With the India Budget 2021 stocks and market sentiments have taken a U-Turn. Investors were not expecting a pro-growth, pro-development stance from the government particularly coming after a devastating covid-19 pandemic. But the Budget has shut out the naysayers, and how! With enough and more elbow room of covid-19, FinanceContinue Reading
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 support at lower levels. However, as some major policy announcements are expected due to the upcoming budget, IndianContinue Reading
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 they could strike it rich and turn some of their savings into wealth. As a stock market newbie,Continue Reading
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 of money recently. Many stocks jumped more than the bellwether index. But the recent run-up in the marketsContinue Reading
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 nuances of how a bond ETF works, then you could make an informed decision on whether to investContinue Reading
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 denting investor appetite for stocks. In fact, the Indian market is one of those that have kept paceContinue Reading
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 markets have been up 9.5%, and have scurried as furiously as if on steroids. Has market sentiment turnedContinue Reading
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 are still stuck holding units. Now, investors will get refunded as and when the bonds these funds holdContinue Reading
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 warning. Franklin Templeton was winding up six debt schemes, and his Rs 8 lakh investment was now frozenContinue Reading
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 weeks. With markets experiencing their sharpest single-day falls since 1991, many investors are asking themselves whether they shouldContinue Reading