EQUITY
10 tips to be a successful equity investor
Here are some simple, but crucial, thoughts on what to keep in mind if you want to be a smart stock investor.
MUTUAL FUNDS
5 questions to ask to pick the right equity fund
The first filter in selecting a fund is deciding on the type of fund – value or growth; or even based on the market cap. When making a pick from the relevant peer set, here’s how you can proceed.
FUND ANALYSIS
A look at 7 tax-saving funds
These are equity linked savings schemes from seven fund houses that our analysts looked at over the past year. The ratings span across Silver, Bronze and Neutral.
LEARN FROM THE MASTERS
How this angel investor became a billionaire
In his 20s, Chris Sacca found himself in debt for a little over $2 million. But his appetite for risk and ability to identify amazing founders led him to be an early-stage investor in hugely successful companies.
INVESTING INSIGHTS
3 tips to be a smart stock picker
The stock market is an exhilarating and volatile ride. If you don't get your basics right, you could lose all your savings. While you cannot control the market, you can control your movements.
FUND INVESTING
8 things to note about the SWP
The systematic withdrawal plan can work for you. But only if you know how to use it to your benefit.
RETIREMENT
How to turn your fund into a retirement paycheck
Most investors dedicate a fair amount of time and energy into drawing up a doable plan when saving for retirement. Rightly so. But if you think saving for retirement is an ordeal, you have not given adequate thought to the post retirement scenario.
PERSONAL FINANCE
3 habits stopping you from becoming rich
People don't become wealthy by accident. You have to be determined to do the right things to create wealth. Since it starts with mindsets, we suggest that you nix these three common, yet costly, habits.
TAX SAVING
7 reasons to open a PPF account
Despite its popularity, there are many who do have a Public Provident Fund account. Here are some reasons that could urge you to open one.
PERSPECTIVES
The 4 fundamental skills of all investing
Having seen the investing world from several angles, four skills stand out as governing most of outcomes.
