The equity markets are simple to understand except if you try to use too much intelligence. The markets (internationally) is driven by various factors – macro and micro. The 3 important factors that one speaks of while talking market valuation… Read more
Category: Bonds/Debt Investments
Excuses for not investing
Except investing more and investing for a longer period MAN will do anything to increase his wealth. Fairly obviously the person who starts early, invests more, for a longer period WILL have more money in the corpus assuming the same… Read more
Debt instruments will not make you rich
All of us must have some debt investments. At least that is what ‘asset allocation’ gurus will make you believe, so well, let us believe it. HOWEVER, when somebody comes to me and says “I live frugally and save all… Read more
Where to invest now?
Seriously I do not have an answer to that. I never had. I am not convinced that you NEED TO INVEST NOW. Having said that if you are doing an SIP it is time to keep investing – there is… Read more
How people lose money!
Long ago a relative of mine came up to me and asked ‘how can this company pay 22% p.a. interest’? and I burst out laughing saying “only fools and idiots will invest in these schemes”. He turned red. He had… Read more
Who is a value investor?
What are the characteristics of a Value Investor? Or what are the characteristics of a V. I. that I have seen? has a huge appetite to sit on cash for long time has a good understanding of risk hates leverage… Read more
Foreign investors have pulled out of India at record pace
In November, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) net sold equities worth Rs 18,909 crore, the highest ever monthly outflow, triggering a streak that saw net sales for 18 consecutive days from November 9 through to December 5. Faced with increasing turmoil… Read more
MFs Investments continue to increase
Indian bond investors scouring for bigger returns are snapping up securities tied to the nation’s equities.Faced with bank deposit rates at multi-decade lows and a rally that has sent shares to records, investors may buy Rs 10,000 crore ($1.6 billion)… Read more
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2017-18 – Series I
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with Government of India, has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds 2017-18 – Series I. Applications for the bond will be accepted from April 24-28, 2017. The Bonds will be issued on May… Read more