[ad_1] Depending on whether the goals are short, medium or long term, investments can be made in equity, debt or hybrid – a combination of equity and debt – funds. Risk of over-diversification Diversification is important, but doing so just for the sake of diversifying doesn’t work and can backfire. That’s because after a point,…
[ad_1] A typical theme that has dominated equity market conversations over the last six months is whether domestic institutional investors (DIIs) should keep funding the relentless exodus of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) from Indian markets. Experts, speaking at the Mint India Investment Summit and Awards 2025 in Mumbai on Saturday, however, said investors should look…
[ad_1] I, for one, am worried about where the world is headed. No, this is not only about markets or investments, but something bigger. The world order had largely been predictable in the post-World War II era of peace, with stable assumptions we all lived by, but now everything is suddenly up in the air….
[ad_1] The first involves doing your homework (reading company reports, analysing mutual funds, keeping tabs on the economy) before deciding which stocks or funds to invest in. This may sound straightforward, but the reality is only a few are cut out for this kind of investing. For most, the second option is more realistic –…
[ad_1] I am 28 years old and have a portfolio worth â‚ą47.4 lakh, comprising â‚ą36.5 lakh in equities and the rest in mutual funds. I regularly invest â‚ą25,000 per month via SIPs, with a 10% annual increment in these contributions. With no liabilities, I am considering investing an additional â‚ą10 lakh, either in similar instruments…
[ad_1] Most Indian investors have primarily focused on the domestic market for various reasons, including strong economic growth and solid fundamentals. This has led many to overlook investment opportunities abroad. Additionally, restrictions on transferring large sums of money outside India and the additional paperwork involved have further contributed to the India focus. Global opportunities and…
[ad_1] As you move through the various stages of life, your financial needs, goals, and risk tolerance naturally change—just like the terrain you’re driving through. What worked for you in your 20s might not be the best approach in your 50s. That’s where life cycle investing comes in. It’s a strategy that adapts your asset…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] The aim is to include assets that are uncorrelated or have low correlation with each other. Equities, debt, cash and gold are the most common asset classes in a portfolio, each providing a distinct flavour and benefit. Equities, while having the potential for higher returns, can be volatile in the short term, triggering concerns…
