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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The Hidden Biases That Affect Your Investment Decisions

Many investing mistakes do not happen because people lack information. They happen because emotions, market noise, and behavioral biases quietly influence financial decisions over time.

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Trading vs Investing: Which Approach Works Better for Most People?

Trading often looks exciting because it feels active and fast-paced. Investing, on the other hand, can feel slower and less dramatic. But when it comes to building long-term wealth, patience and consistency often matter more than constant activity.

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Core and Satellite Portfolio Strategy for Long-Term Investing

Not every investment in a portfolio needs to play the same role. Some investments help build long-term stability, while others are meant to explore selective opportunities or diversification. This is where the core and satellite investing approach becomes relevant.

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How to Read a Mutual Fund Factsheet: What Every Investor Should Know

Learning how to read a mutual fund factsheet properly can help investors make more informed decisions instead of selecting funds based only on short-term performance.

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NSE vs BSE: Meaning, Difference and Role in Indian Markets

NSE and BSE are central to India’s financial markets. Understanding how they function helps investors better understand the market ecosystem itself.

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Financial Planning for Working Professionals: Where Should You Start?

Strong financial planning is not built only through investing. It begins with protection, liquidity, cash flow clarity, and disciplined long-term structure.

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If Your Monthly Expenses Are ₹1 Lakh Today - How Should You Think About Retirement?

Retirement planning is not only about building wealth. It is about ensuring your future income can continue supporting the lifestyle you want to maintain.

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Why Investors Start SIPs Easily but Struggle to Stay Invested Long Term

Starting a SIP has become effortless. Staying invested consistently through market cycles is where the real challenge begins.

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SIP vs STP vs SWP: What’s the Difference and When Should You Use Each?

SIP, STP and SWP serve different roles in your investment journey. Knowing how each works helps you invest, transition and withdraw with clarity.

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Top Mutual Funds in 2026: Why Chasing Last Year’s Winners May Not Work

The search for top mutual funds in 2026 often leads investors to last year’s winners. However, data shows that fund performance changes frequently, making a structured, goal-based approach far more reliable over time.

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A Complete Guide to Credit Scores: What They Mean and Why They Matter

A credit score reflects how consistently and responsibly you manage credit, understanding it can help you make more informed financial decisions.

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What is XIRR and How to Calculate It for Your Investments

Understanding XIRR helps you see beyond surface-level returns and evaluate how your investments have actually performed over time. It brings clarity to real returns, especially when investing happens in stages.