Two mulled over and announced decisions by the National Housing Board on Wednesday, 19th Oct, 2011, will bring cheer to the home loan borrowers this Diwali! The decisions are the following: NHB (National Housing Board) has barred the housing finance companies (HFCs) from charging prepayment penalty on floating rate home loans. In case of the… 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 »
Festival season discounts comes in two ways; one, the cash discount where the retailer cuts the price by a significant amount and sells cheaper; two, the retailer provides a loan to buy goods at an easy EMI.
In the thick of the festive season, many builders are providing discounts on homes. This is mostly for the benefit of the several fence-sitters who wish to wait and watch.
Are you a proud and careful parent? It’s a simple question to answer. The fact that you are reading this article is proof in itself. Not every parent is serious about the distant future of the child as planning is only visible in their intent and not action. The reason you cannot turn a blind… Read More »
Over the past few days, the global stock market has seen a steep surge in the demand for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), as investors have opened up to this comparatively novel concept in the commodities market. ETFs are securities that are although tracked as a commodity, or an asset, can be traded as any ordinary… Read More »
Before investing in mutual funds, it is critical to analyze mutual funds, before selection, in order to safeguard ourselves from loss, in the event of a market downfall. For this, the top-down approach can help investors make an informed decision. This method helps investors analyze the market critically, “from the big picture, all the way… Read More »
The mutual fund industry has undergone a massive transformation with the introduction of an option that will enable investors buy mutual funds online. In the face of strict competition by several mutual fund houses, innovation and transformation of conventional market practices are being viewed critically by mutual fund houses in order to attract a large… Read More »
This season, do not be surprised if financial advisors suggest global mutual funds to be the best investment bet. This is because these funds have given returns, which are four-times greater than the returns offered by a domestic market. But before you make a plunge for these funds, it is important to do a little… Read More »
While the sudden plunge of the markets has caught indices off-guard, equity mutual funds have managed the volatility well, outperforming the functioning of indices. Contrary to what many market observers had predicted initially, indices haven’t responded too well to the declining effect of the market, crashing heavily on the expectations of purchasers in the market.… Read More »