When investing in mutual funds, it's important to understand the concept of exit load. This is a fee that some mutual fund companies charge investors when they redeem or sell their units within a certain period of time after the initial investment. The purpose of this fee is to discourage short-term or speculative investments [...]
The simplest definition of shares of a company is “ownership.” Anytime an investor purchases stock in a company, they automatically acquire a stake in that company. As a result, you are referred to as an equity shareholder in the business. Given that you possess the company's stock (shares), you are qualified to share in its [...]
Every investor typically takes a different approach when it comes to mapping their financial goals based on their investment horizon and risk tolerance. To create the ideal investment portfolio and maximize returns, thorough market research is necessary to comprehend the performance of various assets. Efficient planning and forecasting market direction are essential to ensure you [...]
There are many fundamental differences between stocks and mutual funds in the world of investing. The investment style and management of the two instruments vary, starting with the risks involved and ROIs. You should exercise caution as a knowledgeable investor and be aware of these distinctions before making an investment decision. Being a shareholder [...]
Since the stock market was first introduced to the Indian economy, there have been persistent feelings of fear, reluctance, and ignorance about it by some individual investors. When it comes to purchasing stocks, there are some preconceived notions, such as "They are only for elite industrialists and HNIs alone." The issue with this viewpoint [...]
ETFs are gradually starting to shake up the asset management sector. They have an advantage over other investment vehicles because they are low-cost passive index funds that can be traded on the capital market segment like stocks. Given their high liquidity, low costs, easy trading, and great diversification benefits, it is not surprising that [...]
Do you have a corpus ready to be invested? It could be arrears in salary, a bonus, an endowment, a profit from a successful business deal, or a matured investment. Letting the corpus lie in a bank account or investing it in an FD may not be the smartest solution. Whatever the source of [...]
In our previous article, we emphasized the importance of the value of time to build one’s portfolio. However, the rate of return generated also plays an equally vital role when it comes to planning for one’s financial stability over the long term. Let’s understand the impact of compounding on your wealth generation due to different [...]
