Judge portfolio performance and time, not timing
I once saw a business card of a financial advisor which had the letters 8% – 12% – 16% – 24% printed on the back. I asked him what this meant. His reply: It just creates curiosity, everyone who gets this card in hand asks me what you just asked. It gives me an opening. […]
Long Term Capital Gain and Grandfathering of Prior Capital Gains – How Does it Work?
On 1st of February 2018, in his budget speech, The Finance Minister introduced Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) Tax at the rate of 10% on stock investments and investments in equity oriented mutual funds. For starters, I dont think the markets are falling because of this. No doubt this has had an impact but to say […]
Can Debt Mutual Funds Give Negative Returns?
Short Answer – Of course yes. What Are Debt Mutual Funds? A debt mutual fund invests in various fixed interest bearing instruments, primarily government and corporate bonds, NCDs, preferential shares and cash equivalents. Just like a fixed deposit, these instruments pay interest to the bearer. The Government of India is the largest issuer of bonds […]
Fixed Income fund Ideas in Rising Market
With debt fund returns falling, a lot of investors are selling their fixed income fund. With rising inflation, the chances of another rate cut look dim, because of which there has been little (and in some cases, negative return in debt funds). At first I believe that long term investors should not worry too much […]
Indigo Stock Price – Flights of Fancy
Since the day Interglobe Aviation (“Indigo“) got listed in 2015, I have consistently maintained that it is an overvalued stock. At 900, it was overvalued at 1300, it defies all common sense. Disclosure: I (and my clients) have sold future lots of Indigo shares. Be aware that unless you are willing to rollover your positions for many months, […]
Stock Market Outlook – Multiple Corrections with much higher level over 5 years
Now that the whole world knows that markets are overvalued and that we are somewhere at the start, middle, or end of a bull market, the question for most investors is – should you still buy stocks and which ones? Of course you should buy stocks at all times. While the markets are overvalued, we are […]
Everest Kanto Cylinder Stock Analysis
Price: Rs. 40.50 Disclosure: Invested The below analysis of Everest Kanto looks at concerns around falling revenues and EPS (including why the EPS is currently positive). Founded in 1978, Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited, together with its subsidiaries, develops, produces, and sells industrial and compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders primarily in India. The company offers high-pressure gas cylinders for […]
PTC India Limited Stock Analysis
Current Price: Rs. 121.90 View: Trade With Positive Bias PTC India Limited (“PTC” or “Company“) provides power trading solutions in India. The company is into: (1) Power Business: Long and short term power trading activities including cross border power trading business. PTC caters to industrial and commercial customers and also provides consultancy and coal trading activities where its portfolio consists […]
Invesco India RISE Portfolio – PMS Review
Here’s a look at the Invesco India RISE Portfolio. The basic portfolio strategy aims at investing in companies with: R: Recovery in Demand I: Idle Capacity with interest costs declining due to declining financial leverage S: Superior business models with healthy balance sheets and a potential for earnings to jump back quickly E: Earnings Recovery […]
Alchemy Capital – Performance fee based PMS Model
There has always been debate among investors about the ethic of charging a fixed management fee as opposed to a fee based on the performance of the fund manager. If an asset manager is sure about his ability, why not have an option like the one below: Ill charge 50% profits over 10%; and share […]