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Smart investing starts with asset allocation: Before making any investment, understand your asset allocation. (Image: Pixabay)

My “new” New Year's resolutions for 2025

3 min read . 09 Dec 2024

As often said in research, asset allocation is simple but not easy.

How to approach asset allocation in bullish times

8 min read . 19 Oct 2024

In the present situation, the FII and mutual fund money is actually the dumb money. And with few exceptions, very few, their moves should be largely ignored. (Image: Pixabay)

The smart money is dumb money

4 min read . 16 Oct 2024

Investing is simple. But at the same time, it’s not easy. It’s just that we complicate things. (Pixabay)

My top Diwali tips. That too in advance.

4 min read . 14 Oct 2024

If you're playing the long-term value game, nothing significant has changed—and there may be no reason to act. (Image: Pixabay)

Stock market sell-off: The most important question to ask yourself today

3 min read . 08 Oct 2024

The People’s Bank of China has announced support measures including a cut in interest rates. (REUTERS)

Looking to tap into the huge China stock market rally? Read this first

5 min read . 05 Oct 2024

Interest rates, exchange rates, and investment opportunities must align perfectly for the carry trade to be profitable. (Image: Pixabay)

The carry trade is dead. Long live the carry trade.

5 min read . 23 Sept 2024

Buffett has increased his cash pile to just under $300 billion. Photo: Bloomberg

Dear value investor, welcome to perplexing times

4 min read . 20 Sept 2024

If you understand stocks and have the time to manage a portfolio, focus on finding stocks that still offer value. (Image: Pixabay)

Surge of first-time stock market investors: A warning sign?

4 min read . 16 Aug 2024

Too many thematic funds are being pushed down the chain to raise new money. (Image Pixabay)

What upcoming NFOs tell us about the state of mutual funds industry in India

3 min read . 08 Aug 2024

Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. (File Photo: AP)

Warren Buffett’s cash pile soars. What it could mean for you.

4 min read . 05 Aug 2024

Kedia advises investors to chase the story behind the stock, and not the money on the table. Money will make you rich, but the story will make you wealthy, he says. (Photo: Courtesy Vijay Kedia twitter)

Why you shouldn't copy Vijay Kedia’s stock picks blindly

4 min read . 31 Jul 2024

You should have one mantra when choosing an investment – be cautious.

Every asset has gone through the roof. So where should you invest?

7 min read . 29 Jul 2024

The long-term capital gains tax on equities has been increased from 10% to 12.5%. Photo: iStock

Budget 2024: Capital pains and other long-term letdowns

3 min read . 23 Jul 2024

The Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget 2024 on 23 July.

Budget 2024: The worst pre-budget recommendations

3 min read . 15 Jul 2024

Actions speak louder than words, especially in the stock market. Photo: Pixabay

Ignoring market noise is difficult but not impossible. Here’s how to do it.

3 min read . 12 Jul 2024

It’s often harder to decide when to sell a stock than when to buy it.

If you’re thinking of exiting the bull market, read this

4 min read . 03 Jul 2024

Even though Indian markets have run up sharply, we are not in bubble territory.

Why stock markets are jittery and what could happen next

4 min read . 15 May 2024

When investing in mutual funds, the more schemes you own, the closer your returns will be to the market average. (Image: Pixabay)

How to set right your SIP portfolio

3 min read . 13 May 2024

Be super bullish on India, but cautiously optimistic on Indian stocks. This is a strategy with a high probability of success. But when you are thinking long-term wealth, the question to ask is, what if something were to go wrong? (Image: Pixabay)

India is booming. But you still need international exposure

5 min read . 27 Apr 2024