Retail Investor

Markets

Three lessons for Indian investors from Warren Buffett’s latest AGM

There's a key takeaway at the way Buffett admitted he made a colossal mistake by investing in airlines

3 min read3 May 2020
Opinion

When investing, don't miss the wood for the trees

The objective of our portfolio is not to be the best in the world, but to fulfil our financial goals or to match our risk tolerance

4 min read9 Jan 2017
Opinion

Short-termism: a flaw that diverts the investment chain

The disadvantages of mandatory interim quarterly reporting will have to be carefully weighed against the value-add that such quarterly disclosures bring

4 min read8 Dec 2015
Money

One Minute Guide: Bidding in an IPO

Using your demat and online trading account, you could apply for IPOs through a broker or bank

2 min read16 Nov 2015
Money

EPFO's equity turn: what it means for you

While stocks exposure may increase returns, current limit of up to 5% is too small to have a significant effect

6 min read7 Aug 2015
Opinion

Arbitrage funds: less understood and under-purchased

It is a good time to invest in arbitrage funds for a 3-6-month investment horizon

3 min read4 Aug 2015
Opinion

Arbitrage funds: less understood and under-purchased

It is a good time to invest in arbitrage funds for a 3-6-month investment horizon

3 min read3 Aug 2015
Market

Rising market lifts retail investor participation

Number of demat and mutual fund accounts have both risen steadily over the past year as sentiment improves

3 min read20 Jul 2015
Money

Retail equity assets in MFs are up 58%

Retail investors are shifting from direct equity to mutual funds. Retail equity folios are up 7.6%

2 min read3 Jun 2015
Opinion

Road rules to follow when markets run fast or slow

Here are four things to not do when the markets are falling or rising

4 min read19 May 2015