The collision model proposed to ride out the choppy economy may seem abstruse to the lay reader, but paying heed to the 'signals' may prove profitable, argues P.V. Subramanyam.

Dipen Sheth predicts more gloom for the stock market, but also spreads a little cheer as he explains why the three stocks for Safe Wealth can be long-term winners.

The absence of an umbrella regulatory body and poor disciplinary proceedings have left the investors open to the risk of recurring scams.

Change your investment strategy to counter the collapsing American economy, says Schiff. But don't follow this advice blindly, says Alam Srinivas.

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.

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The year 2007 was remarkable for virtually every asset class. Money Today reached out to experts on stocks, real estate, mutual funds and commodities for their views on the way the markets will pan out in the coming times.

Commodities have outperformed stocks, their returns aren’t linked to other asset classes and they do well when inflation is high. R. Sree Ram assesses the potential of this avenue.

NSE managing director & CEO Ravi Narain tells Shruti Kohli that individuals account for nearly two-thirds of the volumes in Nifty futures and believes they will be active in currencies also.

The high level of cash in the portfolios has riled some of our bullish readers. Dipen Sheth explains his reasons for staying 50% invested.

The equity pendulum swings between euphoria and panic, creating opportunities. In the current scenario, where fear and market sentiment are overshadowing the fundamentals, Indian equities offer a great risk-reward opportunity.

Pondering whether the recent fuel price hike was really necessary or cursing the government for hitting our pockets when inflation is already running high is an exercise in futility.

It’s a collective failure on the part of investment managers of India that they have been painfully slow to offer investment options in China and other Asian countries.

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A derivative is a security that has no independent value; its value is entirely derived from the value of one or more underlying asset—generally stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies and market indices.

...or an Apple or Vanguard. Foreign stocks and funds are within our grasp, if you know how to buy and where they fit in your portfolio.

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India’s GDP in nominal terms has expanded by 113% over the past six years and earnings of 30 major listed companies have risen 168% during the same period.

We are over-researched in buying opportunities but selling expertise...well, our official stance is that we are invested for the longterm, so why bother?

Should you buy a house now or should you wait? Here we attempt to answer many such questions and give you strategies to help you deal with today's uncertain property market.