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Was it Bland?

WAS IT BLAND? NOT REALLY!! Hopes ran high after PM Modi addressed the nation, where he spoke of a Rs 20 trillion economic package, 10% of GDP, to combat the ravages of the virus, together with economic reforms. So far, the details of the Rs 20 trillion packages have not been overly exciting, but neither […]

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What is Estate Planning?

A fancy term, probably most of us would have just ignored it assumingly that this is not for me. To put it simply, estate planning involves deciding how you want your assets to be distributed after you die (or become unable to make your own financial decisions). Estate planning can be complicated, so it’s best to […]

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Debt Fund – Simplified

Debt Funds are not as innocuous & simple as they sound. The word ‘DEBT’ Means Money Borrowed and Lender get a fixed Interest from it, however, these are still subject to 3 Types of Volatility Parameters/ Risks and investors should not expect a straight-line return from these. 1. Interest Rates Risk. 2. Credit Risk. 3. […]

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Why You are Not an Average Investor

Using a model portfolio or age-based asset allocation can be considered a good starting point, but do remember there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to your financial planning. Amy Arnott is a portfolio strategist for Morningstar. Amy advises readers to tailor their respective portfolios to a better fit for financial planning. Here are some […]

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Are You Scared?

460%+ Returns: Jan 2003- Dec 2007 (1100-6200 NIFTY) – 5 Years of Bull Run.  Though there were multiple correction in between, few large one as well, but the bullish Momentum was maintained. So, current 60%-70% Equity Run up should not scare you. A proper scan of Macro and Microenvironment is necessary. Few Positive to begin the year with: […]

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Have We Seen This Before?

Businesses across the globe are stressed, be it aviation, hospitality, tourism, automobile, Oil, etc. Rating agencies are working extra hours to keep a tab on companies’ liquidity situation. Corona is having its play on the economy. India’s GDP this financial year will either be flat or negative….. And the list goes on. In the next […]

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