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V.K. Sharma

Think twice before you sell in May and go away

by V.K. Sharma |Apr 30, 2018

A close above the mark of 10,705 should be seen as an end to the current bearishness. There is a market myth, propagated by some of the talking heads on TV that you can safely sell in May and go away....

Mirror the index, not the fund

by V.K. Sharma |Nov 14, 2008

If you do not want to be disappointed when the bull market resumes, it is best to switch to an index fund, which will ensure that you get market returns for a minuscule fee.

Cut equity exposure

by V.K. Sharma |Mar 22, 2007

In the age of seamless markets it would be puerile to lay all the blame on the finance minister’s door. But his budget could have provided fresh triggers for the markets to rally around.

Seven deadly sins for investors

by V.K. Sharma |Aug 7, 2007

'We ask friends and dealers before buying a cell phone. But rush in and buy stocks on a hot tip.'

Oil to pump up returns

by V.K. Sharma |Nov 8, 2007

India has 26 identified sedimentary basins of which only seven are under production. Around 81% of the acreage with potential remains unexplored.

Margins and the math

by V.K. Sharma |May 31, 2007

In case of margin trading, try not to fully use the trading limit given to you. The extra limit provided is like an unused arrow in your quiver.

It pays to be a copy cat

by V.K. Sharma |Dec 28, 2006

Investors keenly watch the monthly updates of mutual funds and jump on any stock that the funds have added to their portfolio.