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Source: Live Mint Depending on whether the goals are short, medium or long term, investments can be made in equity, debt or hybrid – a combination of equity and debt – funds. Risk of over-diversification Diversification is important, but doing so just for the sake of diversifying doesn’t work and can backfire. That’s because after…
Source: Live Mint A typical theme that has dominated equity market conversations over the last six months is whether domestic institutional investors (DIIs) should keep funding the relentless exodus of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) from Indian markets. Experts, speaking at the Mint India Investment Summit and Awards 2025 in Mumbai on Saturday, however, said investors…
Source: Live Mint Ask any working woman today and she will tell you that she does not enjoy being dependent on anyone. We have come a long way from maintaining our homes and hearths, to becoming self-sufficient earners with well-kept houses, and we even help our families make important money-related decisions. But still, many women…
Source: Live Mint This crucial metric for stress tests, as mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, indicates higher liquidity risks in the small-cap segment even as investors flock to these stocks, lured by their promise of high returns. According to some experts, a high liquidity risk could also point to the low quality…
Source: Live Mint The first involves doing your homework (reading company reports, analysing mutual funds, keeping tabs on the economy) before deciding which stocks or funds to invest in. This may sound straightforward, but the reality is only a few are cut out for this kind of investing. For most, the second option is more…
Source: Live Mint I am 40 years old and recently received a ₹50 lakh windfall. My current portfolio is heavily weighted towards equity mutual funds (60%), with the rest in gold and fixed deposits. Since I already have significant exposure to equities, should I consider investing this windfall in real estate with a 15-year horizon,…
Source: Live Mint I am 28 years old and have a portfolio worth ₹47.4 lakh, comprising ₹36.5 lakh in equities and the rest in mutual funds. I regularly invest ₹25,000 per month via SIPs, with a 10% annual increment in these contributions. With no liabilities, I am considering investing an additional ₹10 lakh, either in…
Source: Live Mint Atul Singh, CEO, LGT Wealth India talks about the shifts in investment strategies, the growing appeal of alternative investments, and the evolving landscape for global diversification. Edited excerpts: Can you start by telling us a bit about LGT Wealth India and your role there? LGT is a global leader in private banking…
Source: Live Mint The promise of big returns from thematic and sectoral funds comes with equally high risks. With nearly half of the 147 thematic and sectoral mutual funds trading below their issue price as of December, it is important to assess whether thematic funds belong in your portfolio or if they are better avoided….
Source: Live Mint The Indian market offers diverse avenues for portfolio diversification, including alternative investments such as portfolio management services (PMS) and alternate investment funds (AIFs). Equity investments, for instance, have delivered an impressive average annual return of 15% over the past five years, outperforming most major economies. Mutual funds also remain a popular choice,…
