[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…
[ad_1] Investment word of the day: Most investors track their investments’ performance to determine whether their strategies are achieving the desired results. Along with aligning with personal financial goals, checking an investment’s performance helps understand its relative performance to the benchmark index. One key measure to check this is alpha. What is alpha? Alpha, a…
[ad_1] The Indian stock market has had a difficult few months. The NSE Nifty 50 Index declined for 10 straight days recentlyâan unusually sustained dip. Policymakers in New Delhi tend to maintain a lordly indifference to turbulence in equities. But, on this occasion, they need to pay closer attention. Americaâs whipsawing tariff policies might have…
[ad_1] Discretionary portfolio managers have grown by âš4.26 lakh crore since then. And even mutual fund investors have discovered the power of risk-adjusted returns through categories such as balanced advantage funds ( âš2.9 lakh crore of assets under management) and multi-asset funds ( âš4.33 lakh crore of AUM). The Securities and Exchange Board of India…
[ad_1] A stock market âcorrectionâ implies a sobering up of investors after a heady uprun in prices that overshot its rational limits. The slump in Indian indices over the past five months, a long slide unseen since 1996, has not been as deep as what we saw after crashes triggered by the Westâs financial crisis…
[ad_1] The continuing slide of the Indian markets on Monday saw dollar returns of foreign investors all but wiped out since the general election results day low of 4 June. Benchmarks NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex, buffeted by sustained foreign investor selling amid a US tech rout, fell more than 1% each on Monday, even…
[ad_1] Beta measures the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or portfolio compared to the market. For instance, a company operating in a cyclical industry may carry some specific risks. The company’s stock, therefore, may be more volatile than the overall markets and hence have a high beta. The same may be said of…
[ad_1] Mutual funds offer a convenient way to invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities. An investor must analyse parameters of not only performance history, but also risk adjusted ratios, expense ratios, downside risk or sortino ratio, and investment objectives to maximize returns and minimize risk. Understanding these fundamental considerations aids…
[ad_1] Income Tax Returns (ITR) Filing: The annual tax season is nearing its end today, as the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITR) looms today, on July 31. Taxpayers who have not yet filed your returns for FY23 (AY24), have to do so by today, with some exceptions. Here are all the details you…
