Personal Finance Articles

Ajit was destined for neither fame nor obscurity. He strived to be in the upper middle class strata and his income allowed him and his family to be so. He was told by his financial advisor that his risk appetite is...

In recent past, the word "direct plan" has created the buzz among the Mutual Fund Investors and has gained popularity. Direct plan may seem to be getting popular but I think Investor should not rush towards direct...

It is a private advisory firm which caters primarily to the financial management needs of ultra-high net worth individuals (ultra HNIs) and families. There is no universally applicable definition for either ultra...

Value investing is the strategy of investing in undervalued stocks. Generally, the current market price of a stock is compared with its intrinsic value to decide whether it is under-valued or overvalued. If the...

The strong Bull Run in the markets since the last 6 months has ensured good returns to investors. So, obviously, it is tempting for investors to book profit by selling their Equity Funds. Old timers are sceptical of the market's...

A lot has been written in financial blogs about Direct Plans. Many financial experts argue in favour of Direct Plans, especially about the fact that the expense ratio is lower in Direct Plans and that returns are a little...

Many investors think that a big deal is made out of personal financial planning. They say that, if you save regularly and invest wisely, then you will be able to meet most of your goals. However, investors without a well...

Gold as an asset category has a huge cultural significance for Indians. But cultural considerations aside, how is gold as an investment option? Apart from buying gold for weddings and other auspicious occasions...

Bhartiya Janta Paryt (BJP) + NDA had an electrifying win this Lok Sabha Election. This win, much predicted and expected had been looked forward by the financial market as it provided the much needed push...

Shiva trilogy is one such series that has taken India by storm. It is also one of the fastest selling book series in the history of Indian publishing. One of the ideas highlighted in the book is that good and evil...