Investing in art is a good method for diversification. Since art prices do not depend on other possible components of a portfolio, they act as a cushion when other markets are not doing well. The aesthetic pleasure of viewing a great piece of art is a great advantage.
Tri? No, this is not some fancy jargon, but, just means tri as in three. This article will give you an insider’s perspective of the three major risks involved in personal financial planning for salaried professionals. As most of us know Risk is that part of our life that we are unsure of, which cannot… Read More »
Gold has over the years proved its worth not just in terms of jewellery but also in terms of investment. Considering the run for the metal in the last decade the annualised return on the investment was over 19.5% on an average for each year. Today like most of the commodities even the gold prices… Read More »
How many investors are actually aware of the strength of their investment portfolio? Normally a particular individual investor is master of one investment option, be it insurance, debt or equity. He is not quite comfortable with other investment options because of various reasons. Maybe he is young and his risk appetite is high, so he… Read More »
Have you ever wondered how equity investment fares against real estate investment? Yes, we have seen the bullish market in stock market where market saw irrational valuation of stocks and IPOs which were unheard before the boom. Similarly, we have seen extreme valuation of real estate properties where an apartment measuring 2000 sq. ft. was… Read More »
Passive income can help you build up wealth over a period of time. It is also a good idea to create sources of passive income that will generate regular income for you once you retire or are unable to work for a time period. For example, if you have purchased an apartment for investment purposes… Read More »
It is really important for an investor to first understand the economy and the financial systems prevalent in the market before he decides what to invest in. With the cost of crude oil having increased considerably per barrel, the Indian government has also acted by increasing the price of petrol and diesel severely. Other stocks… Read More »
For overseas Indians, India offers a tremendous opportunity for investment and wealth building as India is slated to grow at the rate of 8%-10% for the next few decades.
As a senior citizen, while safety of capital is of paramount importance, don’t forget to take into account the tax factor. Taxes can actually erode the value of your returns. Also another black hole to watch out for is inflation. Many seniors opt for the security of assured returns and end up finding that the… Read More »
2010 is a watershed year for the investors’ community in many ways. India regained the high growth rate, monsoon was plenty to spread cheer, auto sector saw huge growth, and stock market touched the same all time high of 2008. Quantitative easing in US started in 2010 and its impact will be felt only in… Read More »