O M G!! You are saying good things about mutual funds?! This was the reaction of about 40 people I met last fortnight at a ‘pre-wedding’ food party at a Gujarati friends ‘so called’ party. The food was amazing and for a non 5* setting Rs. 1900 per plate was what I thought well, too […]
One advantage or disadvantages of being connected with equity markets is you hear many stories. However if you have been in it for long, you may be part of many stories. For example a friend who wanted alpha (returns greater than the market returns), asked me what to do. Knowing his ability to trade I […]
When it’s time for you to retire, will you be able to afford it? Every person you see working beyond the age of 59 is worried about his or her retirement. Almost all the research conducted on the subject over the last few years shows that most individuals are unable to demonstrate financial readiness for […]
Money TodayStory 7 deadly indiscretions P. V. Subramanyam October 15, 2008 Print Ema P. V. Subramanyam, financial trainer, Iris Having been in the money business for 20 years, I have interacted with brokers, bankers, owners of brokerage houses, life insurance salesmen and relationship managers. Many a times their financial temperaments and investment advice have left […]
Investing is a lot about luck – any investor will tell you that. I have said this in an earlier post also. For example I sold hdfc, l&t, and tata power (skill, I thought they were overpriced in a slowing down market) – they are still way below my sale price. Then I used some […]