So the question is, does a smart investor need to care about the multi record breaking, American singer songwriter who seems to be unstoppable? How do you join the worldwide band of ‘Swifties’ after so many years of missing out on her music even though you are reading this for money lessons? Tortured Poets Department … Read more
In simpler terms, pig butchering is a version of smishing where scammers use social media platforms for cyber theft. As the name suggests, the victim is being ‘fattened up’ through validation and friendship before ‘butchering’ i.e. stealing of funds. A simple ‘Hi/Hello’ on a social media platform from a stranger’s profile can turn into a … Read more
A loan against demat shares is a great borrowing option due to the following factors: Easier with the same financial institution: Applying for a loan from the same financial institution that holds your demat account can make the process smoother. The institution already has your shares as collateral, which streamlines the disbursal process. It’s important … Read more
We, as an economy, are on the cusp of a future powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This year is set to experience explosive growth in areas like AI-driven quantitative investing, cryptocurrency derivatives, and quantum data analytics. As we traverse new frontiers of investment opportunities unlocked by AI, it is crucial to maintain an equilibrium. Trust … Read more
Investors’ reaction to risk or loss may vary quite differently, says Anand Vardarajan, Business Head – Banking, Institutional Clients, Alternate Products and Product Strategy, Tata Asset Management. In an interview with MintGenie, Vardarajan said that there is an ardent need to look at index funds for their underlying opportunity rather than just their low expense ratios. … Read more
As a result, you should stay true to wealth creation instead of getting carried away with the flow. Here, we list out some of the key money lessons that each investor should be mindful of. In fiscal 2025, you may want to follow these money lessons to achieve your financial goals in the long term. … Read more
A few days after National Stock Exchange’s managing director (MD) and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan’s deep fake video wherein he is seen recommending stock went viral, BSE’s MD and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy’s video is also doing rounds on the social media. Mr Ramamurthy has clarified that he does not initiate or endorse any such communication via social … Read more
The fiscal 2023-24 was undoubtedly a good year for stock markets in general, thus delivering an impressive return of 30 percent to the benchmark index of Nifty50. No wonder then the stocks and mutual funds drew investors galore. It will, therefore, not come as a surprise that a total of 185 new fund offers, or … Read more
The Lok Sabha elections 2024 are set to kick off on April 19 and will continue for the next 44 days before concluding on June 1. This once-in-half-a-decade political event is significant for most Indians since it touches their lives in more ways than one, particularly their savings and investments. There is no denying … Read more
As millennials, it’s commonplace for us to prioritise our personal financial aspirations. However, amidst our pursuits, we must recognize the financial security of our younger siblings, who may still need to gain the maturity or resources to secure their own financial futures. Rather than solely indulging in fleeting pleasures like gadgets or social outings, we … Read more