An equity-linked savings scheme or ELSS is an investment that draws its returns from the equity-linked markets. ELSS offer the double benefits of tax saving and wealth growth for investors but have a mandatory lock-in period of three years. An invest

Indian banks have been at the center of attention for a variety of reasons in the past couple of years, especially because of the bad loans issue. While banking stocks may have given an on-par performance since the beginning of the year, the correcti

Benjamin Graham, known as the Father of Value Investing, once described how an “intelligent investor” should invest in the share market. “A great deal of brain power goes into this field, and undoubtedly some people can make money by being good

Mutual fund names can change for a variety of reasons. Fund names are generally changed under some very specific circumstances like when the ownership pattern changes or when there are changes in regulatory norms, etc. Generally, this happens when a

As we have seen in the past, mutual funds work best in the long-term. This is even true in the case of equity funds, where you must invest with a perspective of at least 8-10 years to really benefit from the investment. Within the gamut of equity fun

Under the rule of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the 17th century, it was first decided to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in a grandiose fashion in the state of Maharashtra. Since then, the state, in general, and the financial capital of Mumb

The festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi begin with the installation of the idol and conclude on the 10th day with its immersion in a water body. These 10 days signify a joyous phase in your life, while the immersion reminds you that good times in life ca

Pratik Shah was having the worst of the market turbulence. The combination of a weak rupee, trade war and mid-cap valuation concerns had made the markets extremely volatile. That meant stop losses were frequently getting triggered and he was slowly b

Indian equity markets have given spectacular returns in the past one year (May 10, 2017- May 10, 2018). In percentage terms, Nifty gave a return of 13.9 in the same period. Indian equity markets touched a new high in January 2018. Both the benchmark

Before even attempting to trade or invest, it is important to be familiar with the jargon used in the capital markets. Here are a few basic terms that should help a rookie investor get started. Equity trading Equity share trading refers

Hiring a professional to manage your shares depends on your profession. Does your profession allow you extra time to manage your investments? As we know that the share market is full of uncertainties and price volatilities, it is a must to keep an ey

Creating your portfolio takes a lot of effort but that is only one part of the story. The more complex part is monitoring the portfolio. After all, a portfolio is not just one stock but a basket of stocks with each component having different dynamics