Gold, as a precious metal, has given impressive returns to investors. Wealth advisors often recommend conservative investors to invest in the safe haven while investing in equity is reserved for the aggressive ones only. Physical gold is considered a good investment option among the traditional middle class investors who tend to choose it over other…
Gold prices: Since the price of gold has been skyrocketing due to volatility arising out of Donald Trump’s tariffs, many retail investors are tempted to invest in the yellow metal. On Wednesday, gold bullion prices in Delhi were at â‚ą95,820 per 10 gms, while the corresponding prices in Mumbai were â‚ą95,990 per 10 gms. Check…
Investment word of the day: An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a combination of securities that provides diversification benefits of mutual funds with the ease of trading equities. It works similarly to an index mutual fund; the only key difference is it can be bought and sold on a stock exchange just like individual stocks. Unlike…
The Nifty gets a makeover twice a year and this time, Zomato and Jio FInancial are in, while BPCL and Britannia are out. A lot of regular investors think this is a chance to make easy money. A Mint analysis reveals that over the past decade, roughly 64% of retail investors chasing similar index additions…
However, the narrative is shifting. After a strong start to 2025, US equity markets have hit turbulent waters. Tariff concerns loom large as President Donald Trump imposes fresh trade barriers and threatens more, with no clear resolution in sight. Consumer sentiment has been the biggest casualty of this uncertainty, with surveys showing a sharp decline….
Investors in India are now keenly searching for passive investments, this trend is gaining traction as the short term equity market returns are starting to wane due to consistent Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) selling. That is why it will be reasonable to know what Index Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are and what are several…
Over the past one year, gold has yielded a 37.73% return, while the three-year return stands at 18.72%. Looking at a broader horizon, gold has provided a 14.68% return over five years and 11.12% over ten years. ETFs allow investors to gain exposure to gold price movements without the burden of storage and security. But…
Globally, the traditional 60:40 equity-to-bond portfolio has long been the foundation of asset allocation. However, the experiences of recent years have prompted investors to rethink how to build more resilient portfolios that can withstand various risk scenarios. This evolution in thinking emphasises the importance of active management, careful security selection in both equities and fixed…
