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 earnings growth to be around 15-20% in FY21, while other optimistic analysts even forecasted 27% rise in netContinue Reading
Here’s how to position your portfolio during the pandemic according to Goldman Sachs
As global stock markets stage a slow recovery, thanks to loads of stimulus offered by central banks across the world, domestic markets too, are beginning to reflect the positivity. Indian markets were up about 19% from its recent bottom as financials and cyclical gained somewhat in the last few weeks.Continue Reading
Investors may remain on the fence as markets still choppy
Indian investors may need to brace themselves for a possible long hot summer of volatility as the covid-19 pandemic continues to roil global markets. Despite a strong opening by the Indian market on Wednesday and almost cross the 9260 levels on the Nifty 50, the markets sold sharply as investorsContinue Reading
This asset class is more than just a minor diversification
Asset class rotation has been happening for a long time. When there is interest in an asset class, it begins to see more volumes and high investor interest, and vice versa. But there is one asset class that is a no-brainer for Indians and has always delivered great returns overContinue Reading
Have investors missed the bottom once again in the recent correction?
More often in any market, small investors are often the last to get out of the market when a peak is formed, and last to enter when a bottom is made. In the recent correction, some of the savvier investors made some quick purchases at lower levels. But investors wonderingContinue Reading
Sebi changes norms on commissions and disclosures for mutual funds
Markets regulator Sebi Monday announced changes in norms related to payment of commissions and disclosures for the mutual fund industry. Changes have been made to various circulars issued earlier, including the circular issued in October 2018 wherein Asset Management Companies (AMCs) were asked to adopt full trail model of commissionContinue Reading
All you need to know about India’s first REIT
A REIT is a company that owns, operates or finances income-producing real estate. Modeled after mutual funds, REITs provide all investors the chance to own valuable real estate, present the opportunity to access dividend-based income and total returns, and help communities grow, thrive and revitalize. REITs allow anyone to investContinue Reading
Government to raise Rs 3,500 crore with CPSE ETF, 5th tranche opens on March 19.
The fifth tranche of the CPSE Exchange Traded Fund will be open for subscription on March 19, as the government seeks to raise at least Rs 3,500 crore. The fourth Further Fund Offer (FFO), will open from March 19-22. It would help the government in mopping up funds towards meeting its disinvestment target ofContinue Reading
Government to launch an ETF of PSU bank stocks next financial year.
Government has been very keen on launching exchange traded fund of PSU bank stocks in the next financial year. “We are open to the idea of floating an ETF consisting of stocks of PSU banks. We are studying the price movement of the probable stocks which could form part of theContinue Reading
Aditya Birla Sun Life Retirement Fund gives new hope to investors
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited, a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited, and investment manager to Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (“ABSLMF”), has launched the Aditya Birla Sun Life Retirement Fund. It is an open- ended retirement solution oriented scheme for investors. The fund has a lock-in periodContinue Reading