Balance your portfolio with MIPs? Many investors may have eroded their capital due to market’s slow grind. Investors are now seeking options on the debt side of their portfolio to protect their capital and also looking for a good rate of return. During these turbulent times, it is very sensible to be investing in equities, […]

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Some debt market basics….largely meant for the MBA (finance) students: What is a Negotiated Market? deals that have been done by negotiation, executed -but REPORTED on the trading system – for approval of the exchange is called a negotiated market deal. What is a when-issued market? it refers to the security being permitted for trading […]

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Well frankly, I do not have an answer… – Domestic growth has slowed in recent months to pretty low levels, and a senior banker saying be happy with 6% growth next year – A fallen and further falling Rupee? -Inflation stuck at double digits – latest is 10%! – RBI’s constant raising of interest rates […]

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  If you are an Investor in the developed markets, what should your strategy for investing be? Well here is an attempt to tell them what to do: 1. The share of the Emerging Markets in the World Economy is increasing, and increasing at a fast rate. It is therefore imperative for investors in the […]

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Diversification Financial Planner: A diversified portfolio lowers your risk. Reaction should be: Diversification won’t always save you – and you need more of it than you think. Your financial planner has to understand diversification across asset classes, geographies, business houses, industries, time horizons, etc. Not all financial planners are equipped to evaluate and advice on […]

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