More mediclaim buyers use EMIs to buy policies
Most people opting for EMI mode are new-to-insurance customers. “As high as 40-45% in the EMI segment are first-time buyers. About 40% opt for health coverage of Rs 5-10 lakh, and another 40% opt for the Rs 25 lakh-Rs 1 crore sum insured,” said Policybazaar business head (health) Amit Chabra.
by The Economic Times Nov 6, 2020
Mutual funds see record outflow in October; may turn net sellers in 2020
Analysts attribute this withdrawal trend to the nervousness ahead of US presidential elections and the fact that the markets raced ahead even as the economic recovery remained fragile back home
by Business Standard Nov 6, 2020
Is risk-free investment possible during financial turmoil?
The best possible way of creating a risk-free investment in a weak economy is to consider lower-risk portfolios only.
by Financial Express Nov 6, 2020
Job losses, salary cuts hit SIP continuation by MF investors: Survey
The findings are part of a survey by portal cafemutual.com that covered 1,256 financial intermediaries, including MFDs and registered investment advisers, across 24 cities
by Business Standard Nov 5, 2020
Waiting for the right moment? Here is the big investment idea from S Naren
Naren said it is time to bet on sectors that have been depressed for over a decade and not on those that have already been rallying since the 2008 financial crisis.
by The Economic Times Nov 5, 2020
For a better portfolio, look at 2023-2024, says Nimesh Chandan of Canara Robecco MF
For a better selection of companies or portfolios, one has to now look at 2023 and 2024 and have a long term focus on investment, says Nimesh Chandan.
by The Economic Times Nov 5, 2020
Worst may be over for India credit funds, says Navneet Munot
Munot said the market witnessed its ‘Minsky Moment’ earlier this year with the onset of Covid and with Templeton shutting down some of its funds.
by The Economic Times Nov 5, 2020
Women are actively looking at stock market, both via direct investments and MFs: Hena Mehta
Our community while dipping their toes into stocks, is more likely to invest in mutual funds considering the risk that is mitigated by the experience of the fund manager.
by Moneycontrol Nov 5, 2020
How long can low spreads between G-Sec and corporate bonds sustain?
Corporate bond yields have outperformed those of government securities by a decent margin over the past five months after the introduction of TLTRO (targeted long-term repo operation) by RBI.
by The Economic Times Nov 5, 2020
'See money-making opportunities in high quality mid and small-cap businesses'
One has to remember that the investor is becoming smarter with so much of information and advice to choose from.
by Moneycontrol Nov 4, 2020
Most see 5% rise in health insurance premiums, says Policybazaar
Experts suggest the premium hike of up to 5 per cent is because of various changes the regulator has brought in to standardise health products and make them more customer centric
by Business Standard Nov 4, 2020
'Second wave of Covid 19 could lead to a correction, high volatility in the market'
Cost control by corporates has been spectacular and larger companies have continued to gain market share, said Akash Singhania, Senior Fund Manager, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund.
by The Economic Times Nov 4, 2020
Short-term correction till Jan can give mutual funds a chance to buy
Barring immediate correction following the US poll, there would be a strong bounce back in inflows to India in relation to other emerging economies, says Sunil Subramaniam.
by The Economic Times Nov 4, 2020
Investors give asset allocation a miss in Covid times: Cafemutual Survey
In a recent survey conducted by Cafemutual, 28% mutual fund distributors said most of their clients did not make changes to their investment portfolio to maintain asset allocation.
by The Economic Times Nov 4, 2020