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Investment Strategies: Growth and Value Investing

The stock markets go through various business/economic cycles of ups and downs from time to time. During these phases, various stocks do well based on certain criteria. For example, growth/momentum stocks usually do well during bull markets, and value stocks do well during bear markets. The investment strategy that you follow influences your returns. In this article, we will understand the various investment strategies and which one you should follow to maximise your portfolio returns.

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Banks Have Raised FD Rates in June: Should You Invest or Stick to Mutual Funds?

Many banks have raised interest rates on fixed deposits in May and June 2024. Some small finance banks (SFBs) are offering up to 9% p.a. on their fixed deposits. In this article, we will discuss the net return on your fixed deposits after tax and inflation and whether you should consider investing in fixed deposits or mutual funds.

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10 Investing Mistakes That You Should Avoid

Financial planning is a lifelong journey that starts from the moment you start earning. In this long journey, investors may make some mistakes. However, we should all learn from our investing mistakes to ensure our financial planning journey proceeds smoothly. In this article, we will discuss 10 investing mistakes that you should avoid.

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Form is Temporary, Class is Permanent

In cricket, we see many big players being criticized when they are out of form in a few games. Then there are some players who play well in a T-20 format but are unable to perform in the 50-overs or the test-match format.

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Financial Emergency: Is Taking a Loan Against Mutual Fund Units Better Than Redeeming Them?

Sometimes, we face financial emergencies and the only option left is to sell our assets or take a loan against them. In this article, we will discuss whether taking a loan against mutual fund units is better than redeeming them.

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Gold: Why Do Indians Buy Gold, Its Returns, How To Buy, And Is Buying Gold A Good Investment?

On 22nd March 2024, the 24-carat gold prices in Delhi hit an all-time high of Rs. 67,985/tola. The price rose after the US Federal Reserve, in its monetary policy meeting on 20th March, indicated that it will cut interest rates in the second half of 2024.

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Is Insurance a Good Investment?

You invest regularly to achieve your financial goals. While doing so, you should buy life insurance as it is your family's financial backup in the event of your untimely death. It is recommended that you keep the two (investments and insurance) separate, as each has a distinct purpose. However, many people end up mixing the two in a single product in the form of a participating life insurance policy or a ULIP (unit-linked insurance plan). Is it a good idea to keep insurance and investments separate or buy a bundled product? Let us discuss.

Importance Of Taking Informed Risk When Investing

Investors often align financial product choices with their risk profiles, such as favoring equities for aggressive strategies and debt for conservative ones. However, prioritizing investment time horizon over risk profile can lead to more informed decisions, ensuring suitability for both short-term and long-term goals.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Occasionally Review Your Portfolio

Enamoured by AMFI’s impactful “Mutual Funds Sahi Hai” campaign, new investors flocked to Mutual Funds in droves between 2015 and 2018. As first timers, many of these investors are unaware about the importance of regularly having their portfolios reviewed by a professional Financial Advisor.

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Should you invest into NFO’s (New Fund Offers)?

AMFI's ad campaign boosts mutual fund interest, but investors must cautiously assess NFOs amidst SEBI's re-categorization.

Three personal finance lessons you wish you learned in school!

Most of us learned about algebra and the water cycle in school—but not how to budget, invest, or grow our wealth. Here are three personal finance lessons you probably wish you were taught early, and how learning them now can still change your life.

How Financial Advice is helpful in Investment Planning

With the widespread proliferation of FinTech based DIY (Do it Yourself) investment planning platforms, the role of a financial advisor has taken a backseat in the minds of some people. While the convenience and ease of transactions that these DIY financial advice platforms provide cannot be disputed, the ultimate efficacy of financial advice is the end outcome – which is, does it enable you to achieve your financial goals or not? And anecdotal evidence suggests that platforms that remove the financial advisor from the investment planning process are usually found wanting when it comes to this litmus test.