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Devina Mehra: why should India let foreign investors go beyond using derivatives to hedge portfolios?
While the country is trying maintain the rupee's exchange rate a reasonable level, foreign players are making speculative money off derivatives while draining our forex and the pockets of Indian retail investors. It’s time for restrictions.
5 min read3 Jun 2026Discipline first: a rebalanced portfolio of assets could keep it resilient in the face of market turbulence
Investor nerves are being tested by India’s turbulent equity market, but it is important to keep emotional impulses in check. To emerge better off from today’s flux, investors need to practise what has long been preached—discipline. Here’s what that means.
3 min read3 Jun 2026Devina Mehra: There’s been a spurt of global and private credit funds—should you invest too?
Fund managers and talking heads are full of investment advice—especially when it comes to promoting a fad. The latest themes have pushed gold aside only recently. Here’s what investors must watch out for.
5 min read20 May 2026The ten commandments from a Wall Street legend every Indian investor needs to know
Bob Farrell’s ten rules offer insights into market behaviour, illustrating how human emotions like greed and fear shape cycles. For Indian investors, recognizing these patterns is crucial in avoiding extremes and fostering long-term investment success despite market unpredictability.
4 min read22 Apr 2026Devina Mehra: Investors beware—Part-truths could be more misleading than complete lies
Part-truths create the sort of over-confidence that often leads people to delude themselves. Tales about compounding, blue chips or market winners that don’t offer the full picture can let investors down worse than outright falsehoods. Examples abound.
4 min read22 Apr 2026'No theme runs forever': Devina Mehra busts the ‘buy and forget’ investing myth
Devina Mehra warns investors against the behavioral trap of assuming past market leaders will continue to dominate. She highlights the importance of adapting to market changes and avoiding the flawed 'buy and forget' strategy.
2 min read21 Apr 2026Rule of 72 decoded: This is how long PPF, FD, SCSS and SSY take to double your money
The Rule of 72 shows how various small government schemes, such as PPF, FD, SSY and SCSS, help investors estimate wealth-doubling time, compare returns and plan long-term safe savings effectively.
2 min read15 Apr 2026Devina Mehra: Want to invest like Rakesh Jhunjhunwala? Lessons from his success
Keeping firm control over one’s mind through market swings holds the key to investing success. Another is understanding the patterns of stock market movements. Here’s a deep dive into how Jhunjhunwala made most of his money.
4 min read8 Apr 2026Best fixed-income investments in today’s volatile market: PPF, SSY, SCSS, EPF and Post Office schemes compared
Explore top fixed-income investments, including PPF, SSY, SCSS, EPF, and Post Office schemes, offering guaranteed returns, tax benefits, and capital protection for safe, long-term financial growth in volatile markets.
3 min read25 Mar 2026How much gold is enough? Ray Dalio reveals ideal allocation for your portfolio; find out here
Ray Dalio emphasizes gold's value during instability, citing historical performance during the 1970s and 1930s crises. Gold should comprise 5-15% of portfolios as it acts as a stabilizer and diversifier, protecting wealth when traditional assets struggle amid economic uncertainties.
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