Right Time to Invest in Thematic Funds
Thematic Funds– Contrary to the popular perception that thematic funds invest only in sector specific stocks like IT, Pharma, banking etc., in reality thematic funds are growth oriented equity schemes which invest in a set of stocks/companies that are positioned to benefit from particular trends such as government policies or technological changes that are expected to have […]
Seasonal Stocks – The Impact of Seasonality on Stock Prices
Is it actually possible to make profitable trades by taking advantage of seasonal patterns in individual stocks? The answer is YES, NO, May be While this may be one of the more amusing research works we have done in a while, the results do tell a story. DISCLAIMER: I do not buy, nor encourage buying stocks based […]
How Much of Your Portfolio Should be in Fixed Income – Asset Allocation
View on the Market: From these levels it is unlikely that the markets will fall much. As always, stocks and indices can move up or down 10% in either direction without a real reason. Like you, everyone is waiting for the market to fall so they can invest at better value. Any 2-3% fall will […]
How to Redeem Fractional Units of ETFs and Mutual Funds?
Redeem Fractional Units in ETFs/Liquid Bees Liquid Bees (and other ETFs) declare daily dividend which gets reinvested in the same scheme on daily basis. The units arising out of dividend reinvestment result in fractional units. (The Units are allotted up to three decimals). As the minimum trading lot that an investor can sell on NSE […]
The Power of Liquidity in Stock Markets
Remember the number of times you dipped into that coin box we all have at our homes? It’s the best form of contingency reserve to pay small (or often big) bills. Such boxes keep life moving when everything else fails. Isn’t it? Liquidity in stock markets is like that coin box. It can bail you […]
The Impact of Different Fee Structures in PMS Schemes
Related articles on expense ratio: Mutual Funds Expense Ratio Comparison – Direct and Regular Plans How to Buy Online Mutual Fund Plans Expense Ratio’s Effect on Your PMS Returns Unlike mutual funds where expense ratio for each fund is pre-decided for every investor, in a PMS scheme, investors can choose from different fees/structure offered by […]
Motilal Oswal Value Strategy PMS Review
Product: Motilal Oswal Value Strategy PMS “Value PMS” Focus: deliver higher returns by making investments in successful businesses managed by efficient management. Concentration: The portfolio typically consists of 15-20 large cap stocks. Ideal for: Ideal for investors looking to invest in large cap companies for long term wealth creation view. Note: Not more than 10-12% of portfolio […]
Financial Advisory vs. Portfolio Management Fees & Expense Comparison
Since I started my firm 6 years back, I have come across all sorts of clients – those who prefer to invest in mutual funds and PMS schemes and those who prefer to invest directly in stocks. From the perspective of both – a financial advisor and the client; so long as they can […]
Mutual Funds Expense Ratio Comparison – Direct and Regular Plans
Expense Ratio: the amount an investor pays to a fund manager every year to manage his money. Expenses include fund management fee, agent commissions, registrar fees, and selling and promotional expenses. Note: According to regulation 52 of SEBI Mutual Fund Regulations, there are limits on the total expense ratio (which includes investment management and advisory fees) charged by mutual […]
Opportunities From Demonetization in the Long Term
Before I get to the impact and opportunities from demonetization over short, medium or long term, I would like to put out 3 disclaimers: Disclaimer on demonetization: The last time we had such an event was in 1978. That was a time when there was no ATM, internet or online banking; there were no cell phones […]