The Information Technology industry has played a significant role in the Indian economy and has gained traction ever since the pandemic. Indian IT sector is one of the leading outsourcing destinations across the globe, the adoption of new-age technology and fintech has led to a revolution. The pandemic circumstances coupled with increasing policy support have…

After a series of defaults and downgrades in the debt space almost three years ago, while investing in debt mutual funds safety became a crucial factor for investors Though the debt market environment is much better now, investors still need to be cautious with their debt investments. Given the expectation of a rate hike based…

Mid-cap investing intends to capture companies with growth potential and evolving business models that carry moderate risk. Compared to both large caps and small caps, the average earnings of midcaps grow faster, with less volatility and risk. The mid-cap space seeks to invest in emerging future market leaders. Despite the fact that mid-cap companies can…

The reverence Indians have for gold is beyond its market value. In an Indian household, many prefer to buy it physically and store it. In the long run, gold is regarded as the safest investment option, and it will help families get through financially difficult times, as one can easily liquidate this asset class. Physical gold…

Traditionally conservative Indian investors have been choosing low-risk options like Bank FDs for investment purposes to avoid market volatility. However, with the Indian economy catapulting to a higher growth rate, investment in asset classes like debt and equity can potentially deliver attractive returns. However, in 2022 due to headwinds or challenges in play, you need…

After the Stellar performance of Small-caps in 2021, which outperformed the bellwether indices significantly, many investors are now looking up to Small-cap mutual funds to accelerate wealth creation in the long run. Even though they may offer higher returns, small-cap stocks are considered highly volatile and carry significant risks. However, the Indian equity market has…

Mid-cap mutual funds aim at generating significant returns by investing in equity and equity-linked securities of mid-cap companies. Mid-cap companies are capable of providing higher returns, but they are riskier than large-cap funds. Investing in the Midcap segment through passive funds is a good option for investors willing to stomach the high risk and want a…

Debt market yields are becoming attractive against the backdrop of conducive economic environment – moderated inflation, sustained economic growth, accommodative monetary policy, etc. Investors can potentially take advantage of this opportunity by investing in high-quality Corporate Bonds with pre-defined maturity. The RBI is committed to gradual and non-disruptive rate normalisation. The combination of excessive liquidity/low…

In the past few years, market capitalization across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap has grown multi-fold. It is a solid indicator that there is an increase in the participation of investors in the equity markets, plus signalling that the investors’ confidence to meet their long-term financial goals through equity investments is high. As you probably know,…

Volatility is the measure of the frequency and impact of price movement in a given market; for instance, investment in equities is considered to be highly volatile. Low-volatility investing aims on providing better risk-adjusted returns over time with less volatility; it is a relatively effective way to invest in equities. Low-volatility stocks generally tend to…