Page 5 - Investment Tips

Markets are attractive after recent correction, says Neelesh Surana

Given the attractive valuations, we would recommend investors should capitalise on the same.

Don't stay on the sidelines; time to buy stocks as per risk appetite

As regards coronavirus, it is very difficult to give a timeline as when things will recover.

Use market meltdown to buy fundamentally sound large-caps

As of now, Indian market seems quite insulated from the health scare, as there has not been any serious cases of coronavirus here.

Don't put your money in last year's winners while investing in debt funds

The bulk of your portfolio should be in funds that avoid both credit and duration risk

Your tax-saving investments must be in sync with your larger financial plan

Keep in mind your asset allocation, risk appetite and investment horizon when selecting your tax-saving plans

Figuring out the right answer: Busting some popular myths about investing

A lot of propaganda in personal finance contradicts the fundamental law that there are no free lunches ever

Should you hire a financial adviser to manage all your investments?

Financial advisers are professionals with deep understanding and expertise in how investments work

Reader's corner: How to divide jointly-held shares at the time of divorce?

It would be best for both of you if you can complete the distribution of assets amongst yourselves amicably, says financial planner Kartik Jhaveri

Pick the right stock, bet on focused funds if you have a high-risk appetite

The primary risk in these funds is that if the fund manager gets a few stock picks wrong, the fund's performance could take a significant hit

During uncertain times, move to dynamic funds to protect your corpus

To combat the ongoing phase of economic slowdown and revitalise the economy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut rates in the past five successive monetary policy review meetings

Small-cap investing strategy

Always keep in mind that it can rise or fall by 20-40 per cent in a given year

PMS investment is too risky, opt only if you have a large portfolio

Only those who have a large portfolio and the ability to select the right fund managers should opt for it

Some mistakes investors must avoid in relationship with their brokers

If you want to make money by lending shares, use the exchange platform meant for this purpose

Are stocks of non-lending financial institutions a good investment option?

These new-age listed NLFIs, Centrum Wealth says, provides an opportunity to investors to participate in the growth arising out of changing face of Indian finance industry.