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Dalal Street Investment Journal
The Facts & The Fine Print
Most of us buy life insurance driven by the need of the hour, especially when it is time to get the benefit of tax exemption or in cases like the present one when the world has been gripped in the clutches of the pandemic. This is not an ideal scenario. You must understand the nitty-gritty of an insurance policy before investing in one. The article shows the way
5 min |
June 07, 2021
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Technology Adoption Key To NBFC Success
After a tough period of survival, the NBFCs are back in the reckoning with improved system liquidity and strong capital buffers that have helped majority of NBFCs to disburse loans
3 min |
June 07, 2021
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Markets on a Steady Ascent
The current scenario has proved to be a golden opportunity for investors investing in low-risk, high-growth and quality mid-cap and small-cap stocks
2 min |
June 07, 2021
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Rainwater Harvesting: Need Of The Hour
It is said that World War III will not be fought for geographic dominance but solely on the basis of water. This may sound far-fetched to citizens of more developed countries. However, in India there are already daily battles being waged by areas, projects and individuals for access to this precious resource during summers, writes Santhosh Kumar, Vice Chairman, ANAROCK Property Consultants
4 min |
June 07, 2021
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Cotton Weaves Its Way To The Top
Meanwhile, concerns about increasing inflation hovering on the horizon and also the strengthening of the rupee led the gold prices to trade strong in the domestic market
1 min |
June 07, 2021
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Switch To Direct Funds
One of the reasons you invest is to get better returns and the mutual fund category is among some of the options to do so. Here too, switching from a regular to direct plan can lead to better gains. The article explains how
5 min |
May 24, 2021
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Should You Buy A Home Now?
For genuine homebuyers who recognise a good thing when they see it and can call it good enough, it has certainly never been a better time, says Anuj Puri, Chairman, ANAROCK Property Consultants
6 min |
May 24, 2021
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Health Insurance Policy: Do's And Don'ts
In this article we have listed some of the important things that you should remember before renewing your health plan each year
5 min |
May 24, 2021
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Retail Investor: The New Kid On The Block
The markets are always exciting when stock prices gain but they can be said to be in a frenzy mood when you have more than 1,000 listed shares doubling in one year. What is eye-popping in this market rally is the rapid increase in participation by retail investors. In this cover story, Yogesh Supekar highlights the global trend that is indicative of a larger shift in ‘who dominates the market flows’ while also discussing the implications for portfolio returns
9 min |
May 24, 2021
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Tips For Reading NFO Documents
With a lot of NFOs getting launched it becomes difficult for an investor to analyse each of them in depth. In fact, each NFO comes with a 100-page document on average. Reading it line by line is indeed a tough task. The article therefore highlights the sections that you should focus on
5 min |
May 24, 2021
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Silver Glitters Through The Fortnight
Meanwhile, the vaccinations are predicted to give a boost to global oil demand, particularly during the peak travel season in the third quarter
1 min |
May 24, 2021
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Markets Unfazed By The Second Wave
Domestic mutual funds continue to increase their exposure to metal stocks, thus indicating higher growth potential of the sector
2 min |
May 24, 2021
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Power Stocks Outperform In 2021
The power sector is instrumental to the overall growth needs of India as a developing country. It assumes strategic importance and yet the sector has rarely been in the news for its wealth creation opportunities. Power stocks are known to provide stability to the portfolio, are less volatile and do provide good dividends to long-term investors. The DSIJ Team shares the major trends that may impact the fortunes of the power sector in 2021
4 min |
May 24, 2021
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In Search Of Assets To Outperform Inflation
In the US, after dumping stocks of technology majors, investors were seen taking shelter in more defensive parts of the markets
2 min |
May 24, 2021
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Art Of Portfolio Management
Hemant Rustagi Chief Executive Officer, Wiseinvest Pvt Ltd.
3 min |
May 24, 2021
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The Importance Of A Critical Illness Policy
Like life and health insurance, having critical illness insurance is equally important. This is because neither life nor health insurance provides coverage for many of the critical illnesses. Moreover, health insurance would not cover more than hospitalisation expenses. It will fail to cover loss of income that you may face due to the longer time you spend during recovery
6 min |
May 10, 2021
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Annuity As A Retirement Saviour
Given the economically uncertain times that we now live in, most people prefer to embark on a sound investment plan at an early age to be able to generate a fixed income during their years of retirement. An annuity plan is one such option that locks your investment per month to be able to create a corpus which will pay back a regular amount each month on retirement. The article highlights the pros and cons of annuity plans while comparing them with other options
10+ min |
May 10, 2021
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Does High Return On Equity Help Investors Multiply Their Wealth Faster?
The year 2020-2021 has not been kind to mankind. We all are struggling with the second wave of the corona virus pandemic and there is too much uncertainty.
4 min |
May 10, 2021
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Do You Really Need Debt Funds In Your Portfolio?
Although an all-equity portfolio may look tantalising for its possibility of creating wealth, investors must also take into consideration the risk and return probability. As such, adding debt to your portfolio could give it the right balance and security, as a study conducted by DSIJ proves
5 min |
May 10, 2021
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Interview: Ajit Menon
The most important, if not only, factor of success for an asset manager is in having a consistent good performance track record for its investment platform. In this interview, Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India MF, highlights the ways of doing so
4 min |
May 10, 2021
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Insurance Is Not Investment
Harshad Chetanwala MyWealthGrowth.com
3 min |
May 10, 2021
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TATA ELXSI: AT THE FOREFRONT OF TECHNOLOGY
Tata Elxsi caters to the demand for complete product development lifecycle from research and development, new product development and testing to maintenance engineering for broadcast, consumer electronics and communications, and continues to grow despite the current critical scenario across the world caused by the pandemic
6 min |
May 10, 2021
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Tax Column
Jayesh Dadia Chartered Accountant
4 min |
May 10, 2021
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Importance Of Industry Analysis
Stock selection and industry analysis go hand-in-hand. Thorough industry analysis can provide investors with a distinct advantage and may help investors beat the markets consistently. Geyatee Deshpande discusses the contours of industry analysis and explains the key focus area while conducting an industry analysis
6 min |
May 10, 2021
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Positive Q4 Results
The rising number of corona virus cases and earnings are the factors that may decide the market direction going forward. While the positive results have so far kept market momentum intact, the increasing spread of the second wave of the virus threatens to dislodge the positivity in the markets. Yogesh Supekar analyses the Q4 results while highlighting the hits and misses of the current earnings season while the DSIJ Research Team highlights the sector-wise earnings’ performance this season
10+ min |
May 10, 2021
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Health Insurance Buying Guide For 2021
Choosing the right kind of health insurance policy, whether for your own self as an individual or for the entire family, can be a tricky affair. Worst of all, it should never be looked at as yet another investment option. The article highlights the salient aspects of covering your health with the best financial deal
6 min |
April 12, 2021
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Making The Right Investment Choices
If an investor understands a particular sector well, can devote time for in-depth study, has a considerable long-term investment horizon and wants to earn higher returns, sectoral investing can be a right choice, recommend Dr. Ruzbeh Bodhanwala and Dr. Shernaz Bodhanwala, faculty at FLAME University, Pune
3 min |
April 12, 2021
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Smart Beta For Volatile Times
In the equity market not everything goes up in tandem and comes down in that order. There are themes and factors that play differently in different periods of the business cycle, market cycle and investor sentiment. The following report provides some insights
8 min |
April 12, 2021
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Pandemic-Led Performance Of Mutual Funds
The following report, with graphical presentations, displays the one-year performance of mutual funds since the pandemic shook the world
2 min |
April 12, 2021
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Investing In Target-Date Debt Funds
Target-date funds or target-maturity funds are like index funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and have been structured in a way that will help you grow assets optimised for a specific timeframe. These funds seek to address investors’ capital requirement at a future date. The report provides further insights
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