Page 22 - Investment

Why you should avoid long-duration funds despite good one-year returns

Over the past one year, long-duration and gilt funds have given high double-digit returns. Nonetheless, experts do not suggest investing in these categories

Investment tips in the time of pink slips: Here's how to create a cushion

It's never easy, but you can make it less difficult with early financial planning

Billionaire investor Vinod Khosla's fund invests $2 mn in Veri5Digital

Veri5Digital, earlier called Aadhaar Bridge, offers user verification technology to enterprise customers like Ola, PhonePe, RazorPay, among several others

Tipping point: Is my balanced hybrid fund worth sticking to?

Aggressive hybrid funds, according to Sebi's definition, invest 65-80 per cent of their portfolio in equities

Best of BS Opinion: Govt's macro challenge, Karnataka exception & more

From what govt must do to ensure that macro targets don't become embarrassments to how others can take inspiration from Yediyurappa's handling of Modi and Shah, here's a selection of BS Opinion pieces

US raises threshold investment level for EB5 visa from $1 to $1.8 million

Under the new rules, individuals need to invest $900,000 in a Targeted Employment Area, as against $500,000 earlier

6th tranche of CPSE ETF opens today for retail investors; should you apply?

The government plans to raise up to Rs 10,000 crore from this tranche of the CPSE ETF, which tracks shares of 11 Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).

Modi govt needs more than tax breaks to make India an investment hub

India is missing out on global value chains because of its inadequate transport infrastructure, land and labor regulations and tax structure

Railways seeks private players, plans Rs 50 trillion investments: Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget proposes pan-India transportation card for bus, rail and waterways.

Investors are discerning, investing only in quality deals: Raj Balakrishnan

Investors are happy to accept a lower cost of capital for companies, which have the right governance structures, good management, and excellent track record, says Raj Balakrishnan

Is your investment advisor cheating you? File your complaints on SCORES

Be wary of anyone who does not do risk-profiling and starts pushing investment products at you

Good days are far away: New investment projects in India remain in a slump

Not only is the investment demand slowing down but consumption demand is also showing signs of moderation as revealed by various leading indicators

A five-step ignition to private investment

The agenda for reform for the new government is huge but action and commitment on a few headline items could ignite animal spirits

Private sector investment on a recovery path, shows RBI study

A total capex of Rs 1.49 trillion was estimated to have been incurred by the private corporate sector in 2017-18, of which Rs 80,200 crore was from fresh sanctions

Tackle political risk by investing abroad

Opt for passive funds for the long term and bet initially on first world markets

Uniform stamp duty for financial instruments may push M&A cost: Experts

Such a move could drag states' ability to woo investors , say experts

Understand the difference between risk and uncertainty while investing

Most people are unable to appreciate the difference between risk and uncertainty. When you invest in the markets or in any other asset class, there is an element of risk.

Investment opportunity in adversity: Hold your nerve to profit from crisis

Investing in special situations can help you tap opportunities that arise during adverse conditions

Tipping Point: Should you shift to longer duration funds?

Investors should be cautious as there isn't a clear outlook on interest rates now.

Why using interest from debt investments for SIP is a flawed strategy

When evaluating a financial product, don't just go by distributor's calculations. Do your own math before putting in the money.