Investing Insights

Shivansh Dandona

Vice President and Head - Investments

With over a decade of experience with FinEdge, Shivansh currently leads the team of investment managers and focuses on enabling disciplined, goal-based investing for clients across India and beyond.

His expertise lies in financial planning, portfolio construction, and understanding investor behaviour, along with providing strategic guidance to help clients stay committed to their long-term goals.

Shivansh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Honours) from Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, and an MBA in Finance from Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS Rohini).

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What Is NAV in Mutual Fund? A Simple Guide to Understanding Net Asset Value

If you are trying to understand what NAV in mutual fund investing means, the answer is simple: NAV, or net asset value, represents the per-unit value of a mutual fund’s portfolio after deducting its liabilities. It tells you how much each unit you hold is worth at the end of a trading day. It does not indicate whether a fund is cheap, expensive, or better than another, it is simply a daily valuation measure.

GIFT Nifty vs Nifty 50: Understanding the Key Differences

Many investors often hear terms like GIFT Nifty and Nifty 50 used interchangeably. However, they are not the same. While Nifty 50 represents India’s top 50 companies and reflects the health of the stock market, GIFT Nifty is a futures contract based on that index, designed to provide extended trading access especially for global participants. Understanding this distinction is essential before interpreting market signals.

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Beginner Investing Guide: How to Start Investing the Right Way

Investing for beginners can feel both exciting and overwhelming. With constant news about markets, social media opinions, and stories of quick gains, first-time investors often struggle to separate what truly matters from what is simply noise.

Best Investment Strategy for Long-Term Wealth Creation in 2026 and Beyond

Markets change every year, but sound investment principles rarely do. Volatility, uncertainty, and global events are constants not exceptions. The real challenge is building an investment strategy that works through all of them.

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Which Financial Goal Should Be Your Priority While Investing?

Every investor has more than one dream, a home, a child’s education, a comfortable life and a secure future. The real challenge is deciding how to prioritise these financial goals without losing sight of what truly matters.

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Beware of the Life Insurance Trap

Many life insurance buyers mistake savings for protection. Here’s how to spot common mis-selling traps and ensure your policy truly secures your family’s future.

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Redeeming Investments vs Taking a Loan: What’s the Smarter Choice?

Easy credit has made borrowing more accessible than ever. But when a financial need arises, the real question isn’t can you borrow, it’s should you, or would redeeming investments be the wiser move?

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Why Comparing Investment Returns Can Be Misleading

At some point, most investors have compared their investment returns with a friend, a colleague, or a number they saw online and wondered why their outcomes looked different. While this instinct is natural, return comparisons are often incomplete and, in many cases, misleading. Understanding why returns differ is far more important than comparing the numbers themselves.

The Impact of Inflation on Your Retirement Plan

Inflation doesn’t feel alarming month to month, but over 25 years it can completely reshape your retirement needs. Planning with inflation in mind ensures your future lifestyle remains as comfortable as it is today.

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Understanding the Financial Planning Pyramid: Building Your Finances the Right Way

Most people juggle several financial goals at once, an emergency fund, retirement planning, a child’s education, or even short-term lifestyle goals like travel. Without a proper framework, it becomes difficult to decide what to tackle first. The Financial Planning Pyramid offers a simple and effective way to bring structure to your financial life. It ensures that essential protections are in place before you start saving and investing for long-term wealth.

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Personal Finance Ratios You Should Understand Before You Start Investing

Successful investing begins long before you pick funds or set return expectations. It starts with understanding your financial foundation, how much you earn, how much you spend, and how much is left to invest consistently. These simple but powerful personal finance ratios offer a clear view of your financial health and help you make informed, goal-aligned decisions.

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Types of Gold Investments: A Complete Guide for Indian Investors

Gold continues to be one of India’s most trusted assets, but the way we invest in it has evolved. With multiple formats now available each serving a different purpose it’s important to know where gold truly fits into your financial plan. This guide simplifies your options so you can choose the format that aligns with your goals, behaviour, and long-term strategy.