Investment

Updated : Nov 21, 2023

Here's how wealthy Indian youngsters are diversifying their investment portfolio to grow their wealth

The young and wealthy are diversifying their investment portfolios across a spectrum of sectors, and are looking beyond traditional products, and national boundaries

The Arrival of Venture Debt (Illustration by Raj Verma)

Updated : Apr 5, 2022

Why Venture Debt has become a Popular Choice for both Founders and Investors

Capital-hungry start-ups are turning to venture debt as increasing frequency of liquidity events make founders realise the true cost of equity capital. Plus, venture debt can be deployed faster, and might even yield greater returns at lower risks.

Updated : Jun 4, 2015

How you can use Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula to invest in stocks

The formula stands on two ratios. First, the company's EBIT as a proportion of its net fixed assets plus net working capital and second, the company's EBIT as a proportion of its enterprise value.

Updated : May 2, 2015

India Inc continues to face slowdown blues, hopes for better days next year

If the economy is on a path to revival, it is definitely not showing in corporate earnings. After many quarters of slowing down, the profit after tax (PAT) of Sensex and Nifty companies fell 6.4% and 4.8%, respectively, in the third quarter of 2014-15.

Updated : May 2, 2015

Don't invest in company FDs unless you are sure about the company's credentials

While it is not a bad strategy to invest in corporate FDs to secure some stability in rates, one should be cognisant of the risks involved.

Updated : Apr 13, 2015

Retail investors unlikely to gain from investing in commodity funds

Even as the stock market enters a bull run, retail investors are unlikely to gain much by investing in commodity funds.

Updated : Mar 24, 2015

Asset allocation funds are best for those wary of investing actively

Asset allocation funds are ideal for those wary of investing actively and changing portfolio according to market conditions.

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Updated : Mar 14, 2015

Tips to invest in tax-saving mutual funds

Money Today brings you a detailed analysis of how tax-saving funds operate so that you can choose what suits you best.

Updated : Feb 19, 2015

Why balanced funds are good choice for first-time investors

Balanced funds, say experts, are ideal for first-time equity investors as they invest in stocks while keeping the risk low.

Updated : Feb 19, 2015

Tips to invest in long-term FMPs launched by fund houses in response to new tax rules

We discuss features of longer term FMPs that fund houses are coming out with in response to the new tax rules.

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Updated : Feb 2, 2015

Tips to choose the best equity fund to invest in right now

Equity funds have made a comeback with strong returns. Here is how to select the right fund.

Updated : Jan 27, 2015

Three funds that have several lessons for retail investors

We bring you three funds that follow unique strategies and lessons investors can learn from them.

Updated : Jan 15, 2015

In top gear

Stocks of two-wheeler companies are expected to keep doing well.

Updated : Jan 2, 2015

Tips for debt fund strategies to get gains from possible interest rate cut

We tell you how to work out your debt fund strategy to gain from possible interest rate cuts.

Updated : Dec 15, 2014

E-commerce sector in India could be good option for investors

The e-commerce industry might be at a nascent stage in India but the sector has strong potential. If chosen carefully, such companies can reward investors.

Updated : Nov 21, 2014

Should stock split matter to you as an investor?

Stock split involves division of equity shares by lowering their face value. It increase affordability and liquidity but have no impact on future returns.

Updated : Oct 30, 2014

Invest cautiously in Bhushan Steel, Syndicate Bank

After the bribery case involving Syndicate Bank and Bhushan Steel, the stocks of the companies fell sharply. Does it make sense to buy these shares at this point?

Updated : Oct 29, 2014

Arbitrage funds may be good substitutes for short-term debt funds

Arbitrage funds make money by gaining from the difference in price of a security in different markets. These funds are hybrid as they invest a sizeable money in debt markets.

Updated : Oct 28, 2014

Sugar stocks to remain under pressure over pricing uncertainty

Market analysts say among sugar companies, DCM Shriram Industries, KCP Sugar & Industries Corporation and Andhra Sugars can give good returns in the next 12-24 months.