Beginner’s dilemma: Mutual funds or direct stocks?

Now that you’ve seen it, tell me doesn’t that sum up half the financial arguments you…

Sebi’s big bet on REITs, InvITs—are we fixing what isn’t broken?

But, timing is the issue. These instruments are still battling low investor interest, a thin pipeline,…

My dogma on gold was unwise: Srikanth Meenakshi on lessons from a humbling year

“He listened to everything I said,” Meenakshi recalls, “and a couple of days later, came back…

The one number every investor must know—but rarely does

Now, imagine the same match—same players, same chase—but this time, no one tells them the target.…

Market moves are unpredictable. Your portfolio doesn’t have to be.

But history shows that markets move in cycles—shaped by economic indicators, interest rate shifts, geopolitical developments,…

In what kinds of mutual funds should I invest in current market conditions? | Mint

I am 36 years old and working in a private company. I started investing in July…

International women’s day: 4 financial tips every woman should know for smart fund allocation | Mint

International Women’s Day is just as good a day as any to provide strength to women…

Here’s some investment advice – take expert opinions with a pinch of salt

The first involves doing your homework (reading company reports, analysing mutual funds, keeping tabs on the…

I recently received a ₹50 lakh windfall. How should I invest it? | Mint

I am 40 years old and recently received a ₹50 lakh windfall. My current portfolio is…

Asset quilt: How returns varied across assets classes in 2024 and last 10 years

Here’s a quick look at the performance of different asset classes in 2024. India equities: taking…