Investing Insights

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Lessons From the World’s Best Investors to Carry Into the New Year

As one year ends and another begins, many investors look back at returns, missed opportunities, or decisions they wish they had made differently. But the most useful lessons rarely come from year-end numbers. They come from principles that have worked across decades and market cycles. As you step into the new year, these ideas from some of the world’s most respected investors offer a far more reliable guide than any forecast.

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Why Consolidating All Your Investments on One Platform Makes Sense

Many investors accumulate investments gradually, across employers, platforms, advisors, and products. Over time, what began as diversification can turn into fragmentation. Consolidating investments on one platform is not about reducing choice or control; it is about gaining clarity, aligning investments with goals, and improving decision-making across market cycles.

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Why Successful Investing Follows a Clear Why–How–Where Framework

Investing decisions are often influenced by market trends, recent performance, or product recommendations. However, long-term investment success depends more on structure than selection. A clear Why–How–Where framework brings discipline to investing by ensuring that goals are defined first, planning comes next, and product choices follow. This approach helps investors build portfolios that are aligned with their objectives and sustainable over time.

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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.

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Instant vs Delayed Gratification: A Behavioural Lens on Long-Term Wealth Creation

Wealth creation is not driven only by market movements or income levels, it is equally shaped by everyday behavioural choices. The balance between instant and delayed gratification often determines whether an investor accumulates meaningful wealth or repeatedly falls short of long-term goals.

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LIC Surrender or Continue? Making the Right Choice for Your Financial Goals

Not sure if you should surrender your LIC policy or go paid-up? Let’s break down the difference and help you make an informed, goal-aligned decision.

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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.