Why it’s hard ignore Index Fund now + 5 best funds

Why it’s hard ignore Index Fund now + 5 best funds

Index Funds have moved beyond broad market offerings to become diverse and more attractive. Article discusses why it’s hard to leave index funds out of core portfolio now. Plus we list 5 best index funds for 2018.

Why to say NO to ULIP and Endowment Policy

Why to say NO to ULIP and Endowment Policy

ULIP and Endowment Policies offer sub-optimal combination of insurance and investment products. In this article we review their limitations and propose an alternative.

How to invest in share market, when you are a beginner

How to invest in share market, when you are a beginner

You have learnt that Equites provides attractive returns and you want to know how to invest in share market. In this article, we walk you through the steps.

Hidden gems stocks in India to buy now (2023)

Hidden gems stocks in India to buy now (2023)

The recent decline in stock prices have provided investors with an opportunity to renew their hunt for hidden gems stocks. To assist our readers, we have cherry-picked 9 such stocks

12 must read stock market books for investors in India

12 must read stock market books for investors in India

If you are a do-it-yourself investor trying your hand in direct equities, below is a list of must read stock market books.

Value Investing in India + 25 top value stocks to buy now!

Value Investing in India + 25 top value stocks to buy now!

Article outlines value investing principles in the context of Indian markets with examples and provides a list of 15 value picks

The biggest secret to wealth creation

The biggest secret to wealth creation

What is the biggest secret to wealth creation? The answer lies hidden in an ancient Indian chess puzzle devised by the inventor of the game.

Importance of market timing & picking right time to buy stocks

Importance of market timing & picking right time to buy stocks

Large section of retail investors relentlessly try to time the market. How effective is it in improving long term returns?

Retirement Planning – why starting early is a must!

Retirement Planning – why starting early is a must!

Many people erroneously think that financial planning is something to start when nearing retirement. Nothing can be further from truth.

Estimate corpus using a simple retirement calculator

Estimate corpus using a simple retirement calculator

This post provides a step-by-step guide on how to estimate retirement corpus for an individual, and concludes by presenting a downloadable retirement calculator that can be used in India.