Although there is no single book rule to ensure a financially stable future, the one thing that can contribute to being economically sound is having a good financial plan. A comprehensive plan can allow you to prepare for unexpected contingencies, be more in control of your money, and avoid circumstances where you run out of funds. However, devising a ...

In the last few years, many investors have faced moral dilemmas about their investments. Directly or indirectly contributing to a company’s growth that may be responsible for the destruction of natural resources or promoting unethical work practices, has led to a shift to sustainable investing. Also known as Environmental Social and Governance investing (ESG), sustainable ...

Diversification is an immensely important aspect of efficient portfolio management. By diversifying your investments, not only can you reduce the risk quotient on your portfolio but you can also safeguard yourself from the volatile nature of domestic and international markets. Regardless of the investment instrument you choose, there is always a certain degree of risk ...

As a parent, your responsibilities begin the day you hear the good news of your child’s arrival. Right from finding the best clothes, books, and toys to more significant decisions such as picking a good school, all of these aspects together constitute a part of your journey as new parents. However, while most new parents ...

Everybody dreams of living a comfortable life when they grow old and have no regular source of income. For this, some start planning for their retirement when young, while others begin at a later time in their life. But irrespective of the age, efficient retirement planning requires investing acumen. Since most of your retirement planning ...

There are two types of stocks, growth and value stocks. The former are stocks that offer a growth rate above the average, while value stocks are undervalued stocks. Surprisingly, value investing is an often ignored area of investing that not many individuals like to venture into. By definition, value investing refers to purchasing stocks when ...

Experts time and again advise investors to keep a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. This includes a combination of stocks, bonds, real estate, cash and cash equivalents, etc. A mix of investment instruments reduces the overall risk from your portfolio. This happens because while bonds, even with their low interest rate offer guaranteed returns over volatile ...

The stock market can be both intimidating and attractive to people at the same time. It can offer significant returns on investments and sometimes lead to losses too. Markets are unpredictable, and there is always a risk. But there are also several ways to counter the uncertainties. With the right investment choices and strategies, it ...

Financial planning is not limited to knowing what to do with your money. It is impacted by various aspects from time-to-time and needs to be revisited and modified to ensure it is in line with your financial goals. A mid-year financial checkup helps to build your holistic financial well-being. Such a strategy becomes even more ...

Dedicated portfolios, also referred to as structured portfolios, are based on a cash flow matching dedication strategy. This approach aims to generate stable cash flows to match the anticipated liabilities of the future. The portfolio derives its name from the fact that it is dedicated to providing a minimum flow of cash to meet the ...