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Dalal Street Investment Journal
Portfolio Valuation: Real And Notional
Investing is a process that requires you to choose the right mix of assets and investment options while also ensuring that investments remain on track to achieve your investment goals.
3 min |
October 12, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Broader Market Indicators Key To Understanding The Market Mood
The strength of the markets can be gauged by using several tec indicators. Investors at any point of time would always want to if it is a ‘good time’ to invest in the equity markets. Market brea positive is one such indicator that prompts investors to increase allocation to equity markets as the chances of winning in them increases manifold. Yogesh Supekar discusses what exactly is m breadth and how does one ascertain if the market breadth is increasing even as Karan Bhojwani with the help of expert com attempts to highlight technical indicators that can help analyse market breadth objectively
10+ min |
October 12, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
ASM Stocks: Should You Press The Panic Button?
Additional Surveillance Mechanism (ASM) is just an additional step launched by SEBI in order to minimise damage to investors who have invested in those securities that show signs of abnormal volatility and hence may be vulnerable to manipulation. Geyatee Deshpande explains in detail the logic behind the ASM list of stocks while pointing out that there is no need to press the panic button just because their favourite stocks feature on the ASM list
8 min |
October 12, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
CASTROL INDIA LIMITED ENSURING A SMOOTH RIDE
Castrol India Limited operates in the sectors of automotive, industrial and marine, and energy applications.
2 min |
October 12, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Big Things Often Have Small Beginnings
Small has always been beautiful.
3 min |
October 12, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Amidst Global Volatility, Domestic Markets Steal The Show
Towards the end of the fortnight, domestic markets recovered with broader markets stealing the show.
2 min |
October 12, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
A Formulation Gone Sour
Primarily catering to sectors such as pharmaceutical, specialty chemical and agrochemical, among others, the company had been on a sure footing till recently when stake sale at a heavy discount to market price attracted regulatory scrutiny over allegations of possible insider trading
5 min |
October 12, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Planning For Your Child's Education With Mutual Funds
As your child grows older and there comes a need to pay for acquiring a profession-targeted degree, you have the option of either taking an education loan or using your investments in mutual funds to cover it. The question is about which is a better choice
5 min |
September 28, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Are Wealth Creation And Financial Goals The Same?
One wishes that the process of creating wealth through investments was the same as achieving your financial goals, as for example, buying a house or paying for your child’s education. But it is not. There is a difference in how you approach the two and this article explains the finer points
5 min |
September 28, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
SME Stocks Offer Unmatched Growth Potential
SME investing has rewarded risk-takers in the past and as the family of SME stocks increases every year, the prospects of SME investing gets even better. Ganesh Vaybase tracks the SME stocks’ performance and highlights the top performers in the SME space while also discussing why SME investing is in vogue
7 min |
September 28, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
MF Direct Investing – Demystified
While investing in a mutual fund, it is important to understand the differences between direct plan and regular plan. For instance, investment in a direct plan helps an investor in two ways to generate better results than regular plan. The article outlines the broad distinctions between the two and how to invest in direct plan.
10 min |
September 28, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Faceless Assessment – A New Concept
In a bid to make the taxation procedure and its follow-up as transparent as possible, the central government has launched a new platform, details of which are explained by Jayesh Dadia
3 min |
September 28, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Change Is Inevitable : Aarvi Encon
Jaydev Sanghavi, Executive Director Aarvi Encon Pvt Ltd
3 min |
September 28, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Stocks Or Equity Funds: Which One Is Better?
Mutual funds help investors create the right balance between risk and reward. They also improve the tax efficiency of returns despite the tax rules being the same irrespective of the medium of investment.
3 min |
September 28, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Esg Investing: The New ‘Conscious' Option
ESG investing is a terminology which has created waves across the globe.
3 min |
September 28, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
BIG TRIGGERS FOR SMALL- CAPS
The year 2020 has been a great one for those investors who have shown a preference for broader markets. The overwhelming performance of small-caps aided by SEBI’s guidance of reshuffling of multi-cap mutual funds has triggered interest in small-caps afresh. Geyatee Deshpande analyses the performance of small-caps while Yogesh Supekar shares why it makes sense to allocate more capital to small-caps in the current environment
10+ min |
September 28, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Blue Dart Express Limited: From Blue To Red
The ongoing pandemic and the various phases of lockdown have hit the logistics industry hard and Blue Dart Express has been one of the victims. Despite being able to continue its operations with the supply of medical equipment and other essential goods, the company has reported loss in recent times due to the overall slump in economic activity
4 min |
September 28, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Most Popular Options Strategies To Bank On
Options trading is one of the most aggressive ways to participate in the equity markets. But while the potential looks ‘awesome’, traders often falter while selecting the most appropriate options trading strategies that can give the best risk-adjusted returns. Geyatee Deshpande highlights some of the most popular options strategies for both the bearish and bullish view on the underlying
9 min |
September 14, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Is DIY Investing A Prudent Strategy?
While the ‘do it yourself’ kind of investment process may help you avoid paying fees to financial advisers, there may come a time when you are unable to manage your portfolio, especially at the time of a financial crisis, as has been the case in recent times due to the ongoing pandemic. DSIJ takes a closer look at the pros and cons of this issue
5 min |
September 14, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
The ‘When' And ‘Why' Of Selling Equity Mutual Funds
Exiting a particular equity mutual fund is, at most times, triggered by a panic reaction to the behaviour of the stock market. This should not be the case. Investors need to be clear in their mind about the motive behind making such an exit and then timing it right
5 min |
September 14, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Making The Right Asset Allocation
FINANCIAL PLANNING
3 min |
September 14, 2020
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IT'S THE CHEMISTRY THAT MATTERS!
HERE IS WHY Good growth prospects Attractive valuation Strong market position.
3 min |
September 14, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Managing Portfolio In Times Of A Bubble
Even when the markets turn volatile due to various external factors, it is a proven fact that merely watching from the sidelines is of no help. During such times it becomes a necessity to adopt a strategy that will help you to mitigate downside risk. And one of the best strategies is to engage in wise portfolio management
10 min |
September 14, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Markets in Consolidation Mode
Hang Seng was the worst-performing Asian index, slipping by 3.63 per cent. The European markets traded in the negative with FTSE slipping by 2.86 per cent, DAX down by 0.75 per cent and CAC 40 losing 0.69 per cent. Shanghai was down by 2.04 per cent. The mid-caps and small-caps underperformed the key benchmark indices
2 min |
September 14, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Infrastructure Stocks To Cement Your Portfolio!
Infrastructure as a sector will always be in the limelight in India. That’s because there is huge scope for development and almost always infrastructure development is a priority for any government. Yogesh Supekar and Karan Bhojwani discuss why stocks in the infrastructure space should be part of your diversified portfolio even as the DSIJ Research Team recommends top picks in this sector for investments
10+ min |
September 14, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Making Life Brighter And Easier
With an ever increasing product portfolio across various business segments such as kitchen appliances, air coolers and heaters, consumer lighting, domestic appliances and others, the company has always had an edge in the market even as continuous innovation and established quality standards act as triggers for further growth
5 min |
September 14, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Consumer Durables: All Set To Charm Again
With sales of consumer appliances picking up in the unlock phase during the ongoing pandemic, companies are hoping that the festive season will witness a spurt in demand, especially for home products like air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, and microwave ovens. But there is a flip side too on account of the unemployment caused by the lockdown. Join Anthony Fernandes as he takes into account how these factors can affect this sector.
7 min |
September 14, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Book Profits, But Selectively!
Voracious bulls are at play right now and the jumping stock prices are a pleasing sight to many investors. As the stock prices and indices, both local and global, inch higher, a majority of investors and professionals are wondering if it is the right time to book out. Yogesh Supekar and Anthony Fernandes explain why the markets may have not finished with their up move yet and that it may still be a good idea to book profits – ‘selectively’ – in the current market situation
9 min |
August 31, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
Is An All-Debt Portfolio A Prudent Option?
An analysis carried out by DSIJ shows that debt gave better risk-adjusted returns. This should certainly be of interest to a conservative investor
5 min |
August 31, 2020
Dalal Street Investment Journal
❝We Expect Growth Of 10-15 Per cent In The Gold Loan Business❞
Bindu A L Executive Vice President and CFO, Manappuram Finance
4 min |