[ad_1] Investing in popular sectors or themes with the hope of beating the market can sound like a smart strategy. But in reality, consistently outperforming a diversified portfolio through active sector or thematic bets is as difficult as timing the marketâoften with results no better than a coin toss. The challenges of picking winners Sectors…
[ad_1] Indiaâs benchmark Nifty 50 index surged past the key 25,000 mark on Thursday, notching its highest close in seven months amid signs of easing geopolitical tensions. The rally coincided with the weekly derivatives expiry, pushing volume turnover on the National Stock Exchange to âš1.28 trillionâthe highest since 27 Marchâs âš1.5 trillion mark. Besides, potential…
[ad_1] Operation Sindoor: The India-Pakistan conflict has escalated to new heights after India carried out its deepest strikes inside Pakistani territory since 1971. India said early Wednesday that it launched âOperation Sindoorâ, conducting âa precise and restrained responseâ that was âdesigned to be non-escalatory in natureâ and only targeted âknown terror campsâ and hit no…
[ad_1] Even though the eventual handover was known, Berkshire Hathaway shares fell more than 6% on Monday as its board reportedly voted to name vice-chairman Greg Abel as president and chief executive officer, starting next year after Warren Buffett announced his intention to hand over the baton. Also Read: Mint Quick Edit | Is Warren…
[ad_1] In a landscape of increasing market volatility and changing global risks, alternative assets are essential to contemporary investment portfolios. Once primarily sought after by institutional investors, this asset class is now attracting high-net-worth individuals and family offices looking for diversification, long-term growth, and lower correlation with public equities and bonds. Also Read | US…
[ad_1] Stock market outlook: “Sell in May and go away” â the old stock market adage is once again under the spotlight as the month of May kicks off. With the Indian stock market benchmark index Sensex posting a robust 9% gain over the past two months, investors are wondering: Does the saying still hold…
[ad_1] Motilal Oswal Asset Management Companyâs proposed new fundâMotilal Oswal BSE 1000 Index Fundâwill be passively managed and track the newly launched BSE 1000 index. But should investors consider putting their money into a fund tracking a 1,000-stock index? First, letâs look at the numbers. BSE 1000 vs BSE 500 Motilal Oswalâs new fund will…
[ad_1] Last monthâs global selloffâmarked by a 7% slide in the S&P 500 and a more than 5% dip in the Sensexâset off the usual chain reaction: a flood of alarming headlines, wall-to-wall coverage from financial experts forecasting doom, and social media timelines buzzing with everything from cautious concern to full-blown panic. It feels like…
[ad_1] Now, imagine the same matchâsame players, same chaseâbut this time, no one tells them the target. Just go out and bat. Sounds absurd, right? And yet, thatâs exactly how most people approach their financial goals. We invest, save, and take risksâall without knowing our own required rate of return (RRR)âthe personal target that should…
[ad_1] But history shows that markets move in cyclesâshaped by economic indicators, interest rate shifts, geopolitical developments, and corporate performance. Every correction has ultimately been followed by recovery and growth. For seasoned investors, the key lies in patience, discipline, and a well-structured portfolio that can dynamically adapt to changing market conditions. Staying invested through market…
