So the question is, does a smart investor need to care about the multi record breaking, American singer songwriter who seems to be unstoppable? How do you join the worldwide band of ‘Swifties’ after so many years of missing out on her music even though you are reading this for money lessons? Tortured Poets Department …
In simpler terms, pig butchering is a version of smishing where scammers use social media platforms for cyber theft. As the name suggests, the victim is being ‘fattened up’ through validation and friendship before ‘butchering’ i.e. stealing of funds. A simple ‘Hi/Hello’ on a social media platform from a stranger’s profile can turn into a …
As a result, you should stay true to wealth creation instead of getting carried away with the flow. Here, we list out some of the key money lessons that each investor should be mindful of. In fiscal 2025, you may want to follow these money lessons to achieve your financial goals in the long term. …
The fiscal 2023-24 was undoubtedly a good year for stock markets in general, thus delivering an impressive return of 30 percent to the benchmark index of Nifty50. No wonder then the stocks and mutual funds drew investors galore. It will, therefore, not come as a surprise that a total of 185 new fund offers, or …
A few days after National Stock Exchange’s managing director (MD) and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan’s deep fake video wherein he is seen recommending stock went viral, BSE’s MD and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy’s video is also doing rounds on the social media. Mr Ramamurthy has clarified that he does not initiate or endorse any such communication via social …
The Lok Sabha elections 2024 are set to kick off on April 19 and will continue for the next 44 days before concluding on June 1. This once-in-half-a-decade political event is significant for most Indians since it touches their lives in more ways than one, particularly their savings and investments. There is no denying …
As millennials, it’s commonplace for us to prioritise our personal financial aspirations. However, amidst our pursuits, we must recognize the financial security of our younger siblings, who may still need to gain the maturity or resources to secure their own financial futures. Rather than solely indulging in fleeting pleasures like gadgets or social outings, we …
Should we invest now? Or should we wait for the market correction? Can we make target returns in such a high market? Should we buy more to lower the average price? Can we invest in such a volatile market and earn reasonable returns? These, and other related questions, often delay the investment decisions of people. …
What is Portfolio Diversification? Portfolio diversification is a crucial concept in finance, epitomised by the adage “Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket.” This principle underscores the importance of spreading investments across various asset classes to mitigate risk. By diversifying across equities, commodities, currencies, and bonds, investors can shield themselves from unforeseen market movements, …
The mutual fund (MF) industry’s net assets under management (AUM) declined by 2 per cent to ₹53,40,194 crore at the end of March 2024, as against ₹54.54 lakh crore as on February 29 this year, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) reveals. The number of new SIPs registered in March …