3 Reasons for the Recent Stock Market Correction
Since the beginning of 2016, Indian stock markets have fallen close to 7%. Overall they have fallen ~ 20% from their highs of 2015. What’s intriguing about this stock market correction is not the pace at which it has happened but the fact that no other asset class has done well during this period. What’s […]
Sectors Which Will Outperform In The Next Bull Run
The year that started with great optimism is ending on a somewhat somber note for stocks. Here’s a look back at the year that was. In all we recommended 63 stocks and closed 54* stocks in 2015 (Jan- Dec). Average Gain % from total calls closed = 26.71%. *Note: 54 calls closed include 22 calls initiated in the […]
Equity, Hybrid and Dynamic Mutual Funds
What is an Equity Mutual Fund? While it may sound like the name given to a fund which invests only in equities (i.e. stocks) this may or may not be true. A fund must have a minimum of 65% in equity stocks in order to qualify for tax benefits as an equity-oriented fund. These funds […]
5 Easy Money Saving Tips From Everyday Life
Before I get to some of the most ridiculous places where I spend my money, let me motivate you about the power of small savings with a story. King & The Shaman A King once challenged a shaman to a game of chess and offered any reward which the shaman wished for if he were […]
Earning Fixed Rate of Interest in Stock Markets
The fact that money lying in trading accounts does not earn any interest income is often a big problem for those who trade in multiple trading accounts, particularly asset managers, stock-brokers and their authorized persons who may not be able to transfer funds between client accounts and their trading account on a short notice. This […]
How Many Stocks Should an Ideal Stock Portfolio Have?
This is possibly the most open ended question about stock investing and has no correct answer. Honestly, there is no rule here. I had written a post on this sometime back where I said, personally, I never try to own more than 5 stocks. That works for me. In fact, if you calculate the return of […]
Is It The Right Time To Sell Stocks?
If the job has been correctly done when a common stock is purchased, the right time to sell is almost never. – Philip Fisher The question here is one of whether the job has been done correctly or not? THE QUESTION HAS MORE TO DO WITH ONE’S OWN ABILITIES AND IS IN ITSELF A LESSON […]
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in India
REITs – Meaning Real estate as an investment option is mostly unaffordable for most Indian retail investors. The Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) announced in the Union Budget 2014–15 enable investors to collectively invest in commercial properties and earn a profit from such investments. At the same time, REITs provide an alternative funding channel for […]
Sector Rotation in Share Market
A few days back someone, allegedly from one of the most reputed financial newspaper called me for my views on cement stocks. It was a cold call but at least inspiring that I had reached a point where my views were sought by the media. His question was simple – Going forward, what is your […]