60% of large-cap schemes underperform as rejig in weighting hits showing
Polarisation and the increase in index weight of a few a stocks have weighed on performance
by Business Standard Dec 26, 2020
It makes sense to move your SIP to balance advantage funds: S Naren of ICICI Pru MF
Naren said the velocity of the stocks rally post March slump surprised him and his strategy of being cautious proved wrong.
by The Economic Times Dec 24, 2020
Invest in dynamic asset allocation products in this market: Vinay Paharia of Union AMC
Dynamic asset allocation funds take away the entire emotional issue out of investing and help investors take a balanced decision, says Vinay Paharia
by The Economic Times Dec 24, 2020
Mid- & small-caps on track to outperform bluechips after 3 years
The Midcap index is up 84.8% and Smallcap index has gained 105.8% from their March 24 lows. The Sensex is up 81% from its March 24 low. But, mid- and small-cap stocks are still lagging behind the performance of bluechips since January 2018.
by The Economic Times Dec 24, 2020
After a broad-based rally, is it time to turn stock specific now?
I really do not fear too much Covid-related stress for our markets, says Harsha Upadhyaya.
by The Economic Times Dec 24, 2020
Mutual fund industry in a bind over Sebi's new rules for executing trades
The regulations, which were notified in late October and lay down a code of conduct, have raised privacy concerns and may lead to longer working hours for fund managers
by Business Standard Dec 23, 2020
‘It will be tough to make a lot of money in markets going ahead’
In China, more than 50% of the top 15-20 companies are digital and in India, we don’t even have one digital firm among the top names
by Mint Dec 23, 2020
Gold rates up 28% so far this year in India. Will 2021 be another good year?
A weak US dollar and pledge by central banks to keep rates low will support gold prices, say analysts
by Mint Dec 23, 2020
Guaranteed plans from life insurers could give better returns than FD
Most life insurance products follow exempt-exempt-exempt (EEE) taxation. It means, there is tax benefit available on investment, there is no tax on accrual and when product matures.
by Mint Dec 23, 2020
One sector that may witness a bull run for next 10-20 years
As long as the global setting remains right, there is no problem in the market. There had been a rise every single day and every dip was bought into. Things like Monday’s selling tend to shake people up but thats not bad, says N Jayakumar.
by The Economic Times Dec 23, 2020
Markets may remain on tenterhooks amid fears of new Covid-19 strain
Analysts say investors should use this fall to accumulate quality stocks
by Business Standard Dec 22, 2020
Returns will be much more modest from here: Motilal Oswal's Raamdeo Agrawal
Raamdeo Agrawal speaks with Vishal Chhabria and Sachin P Mampatta about investing amid uncertainties around the pandemic
by Business Standard Dec 22, 2020
Strong rupee an opportunity to invest in the US
The US has firms focused on innovation that are globally in dominant positions
by Mint Dec 22, 2020
Investing trends we may see in ’21 and how to gain from them
Pricey equities along with extremely low yields from bonds may make 2021 a difficult year for investors
by Mint Dec 22, 2020