Is the illusion of ’free’ financial advice costing you more in the long run? | Mint

Is the illusion of ’free’ financial advice costing you more in the long run? | Mint

Source: Live Mint Recently, the capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India, proposed changes to make it easier for individuals to become registered investment advisors (RIA) for individuals looking to get advice on their personal finances. SEBI has done this, presumably, with the objective of encouraging more professionals to seek out the RIA…

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Weekend Wrap: From HPCL to Tube Investments, top market movers and news of week | Stock Market News

Weekend Wrap: From HPCL to Tube Investments, top market movers and news of week | Stock Market News

Source: Live Mint Top News According to recent data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), monthly contributions to mutual fund Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) have surpassed ₹24,000 crore for the first time. This milestone highlights the growing popularity of SIPs among Indian investors, who are increasingly relying on this disciplined, periodic investment…

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Quality over valuation: Saurabh Mukherjea on navigating market turmoil, his preferred sectors | Stock Market News

Quality over valuation: Saurabh Mukherjea on navigating market turmoil, his preferred sectors | Stock Market News

Source: Live Mint While valuing a stock is crucial, relying solely on valuation can be misleading. During periods of market turmoil, it’s the quality of a company that ultimately stands the test of time, according to Saurabh Mukherjea, the founder of Marcellus Investment Advisors. In a conversation with Mint on an episode of ‘How To…

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Not the right time to invest in IPOs, says Krishnan VR of Marcellus | Stock Market News

Not the right time to invest in IPOs, says Krishnan VR of Marcellus | Stock Market News

Source: Live Mint With Samvat 2081 knocking on the door, Krishnan VR, Chief of Quantitative Research team at Marcellus advised investors to look for high-quality companies with clean accounts, returns on capital greater than the cost of capital, strong balance sheets, consistent profitability and reasonable valuations. He also suggested sticking to a long-term asset allocation…

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Real Estate: How do REITs and InvITs differ in terms of structure and benefits? | Mint

Real Estate: How do REITs and InvITs differ in terms of structure and benefits? | Mint

Source: Live Mint Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are innovative financial instruments that have emerged as pivotal investment avenues in India. As the country seeks to modernise its infrastructure and boost real estate development, these trusts provide a structured way for investors to gain exposure to these sectors. This article…

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