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The severe economic shock caused by COVID-19 triggered lockdown has stocks around the world in a meltdown. Though Nifty-50 has recovered 20% from the March 2020 lows, it is still down almost 25% on a year to date basis. With infections and fatalities rising in India and the roadmap to normalcy uncertain, stock specific risks can...

We have stated a number of times in our blog that Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is ideal mode of investment for your long term financial goals. Though SIP is very popular among retail investor in India, there is a misconception that SIP is type of investment. Whether you invest through SIP or lump sum, the risks characteristics of your...

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are increasingly becoming popular among investors around the world and also here in India. ETFs invest in the basket of securities that replicates the composition of a market index like Sensex, Nifty, BSE – 100, Nifty – 100 etc. ETFs do not aim to beat market returns, their objective is to track and deliver...

Spread of Coronavirus pandemic across the world has sent stock markets around the world in a free fall. From its all time high of nearly 42,000 in mid January, the Sensex broke below 26,000 levels towards the end of March 2020. Over the last 2 – 3 weeks we saw a good recovery in the market and the Sensex is now trading above the...

To begin, I wish all our MFD Friends and their families to Stay Healthy and Stay Safe during this current period! This too shall pass over soon & we together shall emerge through this period winningly! Simply put, a CFOof a Company is responsible for managing the financial requirements of a company. Tracking cash flows, financial...

If you want to invest in stocks, you should be well-versed with all the terminologies of the subject. You should know that investing in stocks means setting aside some money for investment so that you are rewarded with a huge profit in the future. It is like keeping money reserved to receive more inflow of money. You have to have a beginning, and...

Volatile markets remind investors the importance of asset allocation in their financial planning. Asset allocation reduces portfolio volatility, limits downside risks and helps investors meet their investment objectives. Hybrid mutual funds are effective and tax efficient asset allocation solutions. These funds invest in both debt and equity...

The Sensex has fallen nearly 26% in the last 1 month (3rd March 2020 to 3rd April 2020) and 33% on a year to date (Calendar Year 2020) basis (as on 3rd April 2020). The January to March quarter(of Calendar Year 2020) saw the worst performance by Sensex and Nifty in the last 28 years. The Coronavirus pandemic has shaken markets...

The outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic over the last 2 months or so has sent shockwaves through financial markets across the world. The pandemic has rapidly spread outside China over the last one month and infections have multiplied in many countries including India. Stock markets in major economies have cracked with Dow...

Most people think they need to have a lot of money before they can start investing. These days, with as little as Rs 500 you can get your feet wet with mutual funds. Investing in mutual funds allows you to take part in a larger pool of funds that will be managed by a professional fund manager. This presents a lot of advantages, the best...