Quantitative investing or quant is a rule based investment strategy that uses mathematical and statistical techniques to make investment decisions. Since quant investments are based on mathematical models, there is very limited human intervention in quant investing. Quant funds are thematic equity mutual fund schemes which use quantitative investment strategies...Read More
The last couple of months have been volatile for equity markets. Uncertainty about future interest rates and Israel / Hamas War is causing volatility. The Nifty corrected by more than 1,000 points, with buying support coming in at lower levels. In volatile market, reducing capital losses...Read More
With the Diwali approaching, buying gold jewellery is part of festivities of many Indian households. The wedding season will begin a few weeks after Diwali and gold will be on the shopping list of many families. Gold is considered to be an auspicious metal according to our ancient cultural traditions, at the same time...Read More
Despite our best intentions, we usually end up spending more than we planned for. Each month comes with its own list of things that have to be done, like someone’s wedding, a celebration, a vacation for the kids, a treat for friends to celebrate a raise, the festival season, buying things for the home, investing...Read More
Mutual fund investments have been a favourite of investors in India. The sheer convenience of investing in mutual funds has drawn investors to this instrument for over 3 decades now. The data published by AMFI reports that mutual fund accounts in September 2023, stood at 7.13 crores. The amount collected through SIP during the month...Read More
The equity market has enjoyed a strong rally this year with the Nifty 50 index crossing the historic 20,000 levels in September 2023. From the middle of September, we saw profit booking and Nifty correcting nearly 700 points (as on October 20, 2023) from its all-time high. The global risk...Read More
We are in the third quarter of this financial year (FY 2023-24 / AY 2024-25). If you have not made you tax planning investments in this financial year, now is a good time to plan your 80C investments. You can claim up to Rs 150,000 deduction from your taxable income by investing in schemes eligible under Section...Read More
The next 50 large cap companies from Nifty 100 Index constitute the Nifty Next 50 Index. The Nifty Next 50 Index together with Nifty 50 Index represents the universe of large cap stocks (Top 100 stocks by market capitalization). The Nifty Next 50 index is calculated on a real-time basis (daily) and rebalanced semi-annually in March and...Read More
Asset allocation is the diversification of funds across various asset classes like equity, debt, commodities etc. with the objective of balancing the risks with returns. Asset allocation has traditionally been looked at as allocating investment between equity, and debt. In recent months, multi...Read More
There is a popular phrase that says, ‘forewarned is forearmed.’ That is to say that when we know what is coming up, we can prepare to provide for it. In our life we have many milestones to be achieved. Apart from higher education, marriage, ensuring our and our dependents’ health, making a house, children’s education, retirement...Read More