Have you ever wondered, why are your investments not performing as good as your friend’s or colleague’s? In this article our guest contributor, Ramalingam K. Founder and Director of Holistic Investment Planners, explains how some of our personal traits affect our investments adversely and tells us how to avoid these traits.
The stock market is arguably the most graphic example possible of the world’s collective consciousness—a never-ending, seesaw battle between buyers and sellers, optimists and pessimists. In this article we try to outline how you can use these emotional swings to your advantage and pick out of favor stocks.
Everyone saves for retirement and try to build up a financial portfolio as per their risk profile. However some times you may ignore or overlook certain asset class which might make a critical difference in your retirement portfolio. Read on to know how to build a balanced retirement portfolio.
Penny stocks are highly attractive to many investors. This is because they are cheap to buy and open the doors for many people who could not invest in standard and more expensive stocks. However, you can make a lot of mistakes if you’re not careful.
The rally in the equity markets has finally taken a breather. A bout of profit-booking was seen last week and it may be early to predict whether this is the start of the much-anticipated downturn in the equity markets. So, what should be your long term strategy to invest in such a scenario?
A general trend that one observes in the equity market is when share prices start falling, many investors, especially in the retail segment, follow a wait-and-watch policy to enter the market. They try to look beyond at the reversal of the ongoing trend.
Time is money, is a one-liner that says it all when it comes to investing in stocks! Timing your investment is extremely crucial. But, does it really matter in the long run? What is the return that you can expect to make by investing in stocks over 1 year, 3 years, 5 years or 10 and more years?
In this article our guest contributor, Ramalingam K. Founder and Director of Holistic Investment Planners, demystifies the 5 most common myths associated with investing in Mutual Funds.
Like many of us, you may dream of the day when you can stop working and enjoy a comfortable retirement. But, are you prepared for it? This checklist provides you with some important choices to consider becoming financially wiser and making better decisions through your working years and your retirement years.
The financial world you have to navigate today is increasingly complex. You may lack the time, expertise or inclination to go it alone. Working with a financial planner and investment advisers to provide guidance may be what you need. But finding the right one may be as confusing as navigating the financial world on your own.