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Investment decisions could be stressful. More so if you have to keep making them on a continuous basis. I observe many investors who start enthusiastically and back their ongoing investment decisions to a certain fundamental plank- ” I study the Indian economy, world economy, geopolitical situations etc hence I have a good idea about how the market functions” they may claim. But very soon their enthusiasm converts into […]

When on 24th March, the Govt announced a change in tax rules in debt funds and made their capital gains fully taxable, mood was gloomy among investors. Many Investors have been planning to shift their SIPs in debt funds and move towards equity or hybrid funds. Some have already done so. But, is this the right move? Should investments be done only on the basis  of taxation? […]

Investment is not at all a rocket science. For someone who wants to build a great portfolio, live a life of financial freedom and achieve her/his financial goals, SIPs are the most wonderful instruments. A humble SIP started early can create a huge portfolio figure a few years later. That’s how the magic of compounding works. Yet most of the people who want to start the […]

Few practical tips which should definitely help you save and invest more- 1) Fix a day of the month as the investment day- For example you may choose the 10th of every month as your SIP day. Mark this day in your calendar as the investment day. Subsequently the 10th of the month will be designated in your system as an investment day and you will […]

I cannot afford to invest now! This is the common refrain of many people who think of investment in linear terms. But I firmly believe that each and every one of us can be an investor. Let’s see how to become a successful investor even if you are not investing huge money- 1) You don’t need a big amount for being an investor- I cannot emphasise this […]

What do you want from your investments- When I ask this question, most of the clients’ answers are not only vague but also leading them towards complications. They may answer- I want the best return and for that I can take some risk. But at least my principal should remain intact. Some may quote a certain number as their goal e. g they may say I want […]