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Profit From Volatility
The futures contract on the India VIX is a good hedging instrument. But it’s also the most volatile product so far in the Indian market The futures contract on the India VIX is a good hedging instrument. But it’s also the most volatile product so far in the Indian market
Not So Simple
RGESS is a new way for retail investors sitting on the fence to invest in equity markets and get tax benefits. But understand the product and do due diligence before investing in stocks RGESS is a new way for retail investors sitting on the fence to invest in equity markets and get tax benefits. But understand the product and do due diligence before investing in stocks
Quick Off The Blocks
A failure to start financial planning early in life can paralyse your future A failure to start financial planning early in life can paralyse your future
Why Bulls Love The Ballot Box
Election season historically has proved good for the stock markets. Here’s how you can profit from this three-month window of opportunity Election season historically has proved good for the stock markets. Here’s how you can profit from this three-month window of opportunity
Sweet Nothings
The Finance Minister may have left a troubling legacy for his successor The Finance Minister may have left a troubling legacy for his successor
Tax Free Or Logic-Lite?
Narendra Modi in campaign mode has promised radical tax reforms and hinted at abolishing income tax to woo the middle class. It could be a win-win for both Narendra Modi in campaign mode has promised radical tax reforms and hinted at abolishing income tax to woo the middle class. It could be a win-win for both
‘Gold Has Strong Relevance To Financial Independence’
Somasundaram PR, MD(India), WGC, says curbing supply of gold in India may have a short term benefit but will not reduce the demand for the precious metal in the country. Somasundaram PR, MD(India), WGC, says curbing supply of gold in India may have a short term benefit but will not reduce the demand for the precious metal in the country.
Inflation-Proof Your Portfolio
How inflation is affecting some key sectors and stocks How inflation is affecting some key sectors and stocks
A Problem With No Solutions?
High inflation didn’t hurt so much when incomes were growing steadily. Now, as growth dries out, double digit inflation is a killer blow for the aam aadmi. And it won’t disappear anytime soon. Learn to live with it High inflation didn’t hurt so much when incomes were growing steadily. Now, as growth dries out, double digit inflation is a killer blow for the aam aadmi. And it won’t disappear anytime soon. Learn to live with it
‘Growth Environment Remains Weak In Near Future’
Ankur Arora, Associate Director, Fund Management, IDFC AMC, says given the weak growth scenario, market’s focus is going to be on companies that have strong balance sheet Ankur Arora, Associate Director, Fund Management, IDFC AMC, says given the weak growth scenario, market’s focus is going to be on companies that have strong balance sheet
Campus Credit
If you’re a student looking for the education loan to fund your higher education, don’t just compare the interest rates banks are offering but repayment options, collateral, moratorium, your elegibility and a host of other factors as well If you’re a student looking for the education loan to fund your higher education, don’t just compare the interest rates banks are offering but repayment options, collateral, moratorium, your elegibility and a host of other factors as well
‘Stay Invested To Reap Benefits’
Interview with Swati Kulkarni, Executive VP & Fund Manager-Equities, UTI AMC Interview with Swati Kulkarni, Executive VP & Fund Manager-Equities, UTI AMC
Show Me The Rally
Retail investors have gained little even as the Sensex climbed Mt. 21,000. That’s largely because of their bias towards mid cap stocks and the quest for “multi-baggers” argues Retail investors have gained little even as the Sensex climbed Mt. 21,000. That’s largely because of their bias towards mid cap stocks and the quest for “multi-baggers” argues
10 Investment Booboos That Hurt
Here are the most repeated and common bloopers related to mutual fund investment that you could avoid Here are the most repeated and common bloopers related to mutual fund investment that you could avoid
Happy Endings
If you are a senior citizen owning a residential property but are cash-strapped, reverse mortgage could be a long-lasting source of a regular income during sunset years If you are a senior citizen owning a residential property but are cash-strapped, reverse mortgage could be a long-lasting source of a regular income during sunset years
An Epic Battle
Markets seem to have made up their minds on the Rahul versus Modi debate Markets seem to have made up their minds on the Rahul versus Modi debate
Losing Steam
The fall in global coal prices has not made life any easier for Indian power cos The fall in global coal prices has not made life any easier for Indian power cos
December Delight
Our analysts mine stock data to decipher which way the wind would blow this winter Our analysts mine stock data to decipher which way the wind would blow this winter
Decoding Rajanomics
RBI Governor Rajan seems determined to stand by his convictions RBI Governor Rajan seems determined to stand by his convictions
Deal Or No Deal?
If you’re an end-user looking to buy property, the time to make a deal is now If you’re an end-user looking to buy property, the time to make a deal is now
Benevolent Ben
Why you can't count on Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke forever Why you can't count on Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke forever
The Unlikely posterboy
Fiscal policies have to work in tandem with RBI's monetary policy stance Fiscal policies have to work in tandem with RBI's monetary policy stance
How To Hook The Right Fund
Picking a fund from the same category shouldn’t be an issue if you follow some basic principles and do ratio analysis Picking a fund from the same category shouldn’t be an issue if you follow some basic principles and do ratio analysis
Don’t Fall For It
Buying a life insurance policy? Don't go just by the claim settlement ratio of the insurer and ignore other parameters Buying a life insurance policy? Don't go just by the claim settlement ratio of the insurer and ignore other parameters
Have cash, will travel?
What are your travel plans this year? We take a look at how the fall in rupee impacted the travel economy, and prompted travelers to change their plans, especially in India What are your travel plans this year? We take a look at how the fall in rupee impacted the travel economy, and prompted travelers to change their plans, especially in India
An Equitable Parting
An equitable division of finances is often overlooked when couples decide to get divorced. An equitable division of finances is often overlooked when couples decide to get divorced.
Problem Of Plenty
Don’t make the mistake of buying too many funds in the false hope of higher returns Don’t make the mistake of buying too many funds in the false hope of higher returns
Focus on the Fine Print
Cashless facility is of much help during emergencies. But there are various pre-conditions insurers attach for using this facility Cashless facility is of much help during emergencies. But there are various pre-conditions insurers attach for using this facility
All That Glitters Is Bond
Given the current state of economic affairs, investors could look at gilt funds and bonds for attractive returns Given the current state of economic affairs, investors could look at gilt funds and bonds for attractive returns
The Return Of Retail
After years of licking their wounds, changing formats and, in some cases, shuttering stores, India’s big retailers are bullish again After years of licking their wounds, changing formats and, in some cases, shuttering stores, India’s big retailers are bullish again
Don’t Get Sold A Dummy
Beware the greedy agents and financial advisors who try to sell you duds as investments you don't need Beware the greedy agents and financial advisors who try to sell you duds as investments you don't need
Descent of Money
The fecklessness of policy makers is to blame for the rupee’s slide. The pain won’t go away in a hurry. The fecklessness of policy makers is to blame for the rupee’s slide. The pain won’t go away in a hurry.
An unequal Race
The return on your mutual fund depends upon what kind of investment strategy the fund has chosen — active or passive. The return on your mutual fund depends upon what kind of investment strategy the fund has chosen — active or passive.
A Tale of Two Cartels
The lessons learnt managing the cement business come in handy while running Indian cricket as well. The lessons learnt managing the cement business come in handy while running Indian cricket as well.
Course Correction
Returns from long-term debt instruments may have begun to taper By Swapnil Pawar Returns from long-term debt instruments may have begun to taper By Swapnil Pawar
Beware The Cheat Funds
The collapse of the Saradha Group has earned India's chit fund businesses a bad name. But chit funds are fairly well regulated and not everyone is evil The collapse of the Saradha Group has earned India's chit fund businesses a bad name. But chit funds are fairly well regulated and not everyone is evil
Going Global
Be aware of the risks that global mutual funds are exposed to Be aware of the risks that global mutual funds are exposed to
Home Stretch
A checklist of things that you ought to do before putting pen to paper on a home loan deal A checklist of things that you ought to do before putting pen to paper on a home loan deal
A Stitch In Time Saves Nine
Smart investors begin financial planning early in the year. Don’t make the mad scramble of March a habit. That’s a recipe for disaster Smart investors begin financial planning early in the year. Don’t make the mad scramble of March a habit. That’s a recipe for disaster
For the Risk Averse
If you’re looking to preserve your capital as well as get humble returns on your investment with lesser exposure to market risks, capital protection funds could be an option for you If you’re looking to preserve your capital as well as get humble returns on your investment with lesser exposure to market risks, capital protection funds could be an option for you
Adding Steel to Your Savings
The tax free bonds issued by state-owned infrastructure firm are risk free and virtually enjoy sovereign guarantee The tax free bonds issued by state-owned infrastructure firm are risk free and virtually enjoy sovereign guarantee
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