'Should I trade stocks to generate a second income?'

THE PLAN

'I try to keep the portfolio construct earnings-based rather than thematic'

Mahindra Manulife is among the younger AMCs in the industry. We speak with Krishna Sanghavi, CIO - Equity, Mahindra Manulife Investment Management Private Limited, to get his views on the markets, portfolio construction, the active-passive debate, among other things. Sanghavi also shares with us his key lessons in fund management and how his investment philosophy was shaped.

'I try to keep the portfolio construct earnings-based rather than thematic'

Mahindra Manulife is among the younger AMCs in the industry. We speak with Krishna Sanghavi, CIO - Equity, Mahindra Manulife Investment Management Private Limited, to get his views on the markets, portfolio construction, the active-passive debate, among other things. Sanghavi also shares with us his key lessons in fund management and how his investment philosophy was shaped.

'Should I trade stocks to generate a second income?'

Thirty-four-year-old Rachit works in an IT company and takes home about ₹80,000 a month.

Zero to hero

Anshul Goel knew nothing about investing and personal finance. Now, he is a personal-finance enthusiast. Here's how it happened.

It is important to stay up to date with the latest investment trends but not necessary to act on all of them

This is one of Ayyappan Ramachandran's valued investing lessons. Here's his investment journey and what else he has learnt.

How do I decide my asset allocation

Ishaan has been investing in equity funds for quite some time. Now, he wants to decide the asset allocation for his portfolio. Here is some advice.

HOW TO INVEST OVERSEAS NOW

With AMCs restricting investments in international funds, here are your options now

The original goal

When you first came to Value Research Online, your first goal was likely to locate great funds to invest in. Here's how to best do it.

How to file a life-insurance claim

Our regular readers know the importance we attach to life insurance and buying an adequate term plan for that. But what about making a claim when the need arises?

WAR & INVESTING

What to do and what not to

How should a 39-year-old start his equity journey?

Vivek has so far invested only in fixed-income instruments. Now he wants to start investing in equities. Here's what he should do.

A convenient gateway to new companies

Edelweiss Recently Listed IPO Fund invests in IPOs and newly listed companies. Here are its pros and cons.

'In July 2021, my portfolio crossed the magical figure of eight digits'

Sandeep Nagpal's wealth-creation journey explains how sticking to investing principles rewards in the long term

A missed opportunity

AMCs have disclosed the Potential Risk Class matrices for their debt schemes. Only two AMCs have made good use of this mandatory risk disclosure.

Which is the best NPS plan?

There are seven managers and four types of schemes in the National Pension System. Here's how you can make the most of this retirement tool.

Guide To Buying Health Insurance Online

Want to buy health insurance but not sure how to do it? Here's some help.

Your Ideal Tax-Saving Plan

The most rewarding ready-to-go tax-saving plans to suit the needs of different investors

'I'm very open and flexible about my market cap weightings'

In the Spotlight

'How do I reduce my capital gains tax?'

Dharmesh wants to know how to reduce his capital-gains tax while restructuring his portfolio. Here's what he can do.

The two doctors

Which of the two doctors will you prefer: one who tells you the right stuff or one who writes needless prescriptions? Value Research Premium is the former kind of doctor for your portfolio.

ULIP VS ELSS: Which is better?

With a cut in their cost structure and a more favorable tax treatment, ULIPs seem to have got an edge over ELSS. Is this really the case?

Time to save tax

Despite a dip in their popularity, tax-saving funds, or equity-linked savings schemes, are still the best 80C avenue

The World Is Your Oyster

Funds investing in overseas equity are mushrooming. It’s necessary not just to pick the right ones but also to have the right expectations from your international allocation.

Silver ETFs Are Here! Should You Invest In Them?

The only commodity that has so far been a part of the mutual fund ecosystem is gold but now investors can also invest in silver.

The route to your financial goals

Different investors are heading for different goals and each needs a different route

Paying Attention To The Right Things

Does your investing mind spend too much time on investments that don’t really matter? Do you give enough attention to the right ones?

'Is it the right time to start my investment journey?'

Vanya (27) has been working for the past two years. Her in-hand monthly salary is about 150,000. She is currently living with her parents and has no major responsibilities.

4 Money Fixes You Must Not Postpone

Four money fixes you must not postpone

Should You Invest In Capital-Gain Bonds To Save Tax?

Capital-gain bonds can help save tax on the proceeds from sale of property. But given their returns and taxation, are there better options? Here’s the answer.