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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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.

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Understanding NIFTY: What It Represents and Why It Matters to Investors

NIFTY is often used as a shorthand for how the market is performing. But beyond daily headlines, it represents something more fundamental. Understanding how it works can help you interpret markets with greater clarity.

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Gilt Funds Explained: What They Are, How They Work, and Key Risks

Gilt funds are often seen as one of the safest debt investment options, but their behaviour can be more complex than it appears. Understanding how they work can help you set the right expectations around risk and returns.

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AIF vs Mutual Fund: Key Differences And Which One Suits You

Both mutual funds and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) pool money from investors, but they differ significantly in structure, accessibility, and usage. Understanding these differences is important before considering either as part of your portfolio.

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Before You Start Investing: How To Understand Your Financial Health

When it comes to investing, most people focus on where to invest. But before that, there is a more important question, are you financially ready?

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Mutual Fund Ratios Explained: How To Understand Fund Performance And Risk

Returns may tell you how a mutual fund has performed, but they don’t tell you the full story. To truly understand risk, consistency, and efficiency, you need to look beyond returns. This is where mutual fund ratios become useful.

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What Are Life Cycle Funds And How Do They Work In India?

Life cycle funds bring structure to long-term investing by aligning your portfolio with time. As your goal approaches, the fund gradually reduces risk without requiring constant intervention. Understanding how this works can help you evaluate whether it fits your investment approach.