For a lay investor, it is understandable to opt for equity for wealth creation and fixed income instruments for assured returns. But what would you do if you want considerable wealth creation along with safety of funds? One advisable way is to opt for hybrid mutual funds, which invest in a mix of debt and … Read more
Maheshwari is very hands-on with his investing. He prefers monthly lumpsum investments in mutual funds to systematic investment plans (SIPs). He is also very conscious of the cost of investing. He aims to bring this down by making all his fresh investments in direct plans of mutual funds. He also wants to increase his exposure … Read more
If you want to save a handsome corpus till your retirement, you can opt for the National Pension System (NPS). It not only assured to give corpus at the time of retirement, it helps in wealth creation by investing in equity. Within the NPS, subscribers can invest in two forms of accounts: Tier I and … Read more
As the Lok Sabha elections 2024 approach, market volatility is likely to continue, leaving investors anxious about their portfolios. The political landscape significantly impacts market movements, with benchmark indices witnessing substantial fluctuations around election periods. Knowing how to navigate this volatility can help investors safeguard their investments and potentially capitalise on opportunities. Here, we explore … Read more
A recent article about becoming a “Crorepati” by simply investing in the Public Provident Fund (PPF) has caught many people’s attention. The catch is “The investor must be willing to stay invested for 30 years”. In a country, where there are more Dream11 subscribers than mutual fund investors, the proclivity to earn money quickly is … Read more
Losing money to an online scam or fraud is not uncommon anymore. But what has become common sadly is the loss of fortune to the tune of crores to hapless senior citizens. Not too long after two senior citizens collectively lost around ₹3 crore in two separate but similar frauds in Ahmedabad, a new case … Read more
Have you ever wondered what is the key to long term wealth creation? Is this picking the right stocks only? Or is it something to do with investing into diversified mutual funds which minimise the risk? Well, it is certainly an interplay of several factors but what really can be a gamechanger is ‘compounding’. Compounding … Read more
Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a super investment vehicle with EEE status – it provides deduction at the time of investment , the interest earned is also tax free and the maturity proceeds are also tax exempt. Currently the rate of interest for PPF is 7.10%. PPF is 100% safe as it is backed by … Read more
Different platforms are making it easier for investors to invest in this asset class. There are three main ways to invest in solar as an asset class. Also Read: Avaada Energy secures 1,050 MWp solar power project from NTPC LLPs Here’s a small example of how solar investing works if you are investing in solar … Read more
Pandey, who retired more than two decades ago and now relies on his pension and mutual fund (MF) systematic withdrawal plans (SWPs), admits that he did not feel the need to commit to any serious investments for a long time after retirement. Retirement Using his retirement benefits, a significant contribution from his son who was … Read more