Look at gold as a hedge for your equity investments and not as a wealth-creating option, says Ashutosh Gupta

Puja Mehra’s picks of the best Everyday Economics conversations of 2020

It could be worthwhile to stagger your redemptions over a period of few months, suggests Ashutosh Gupta

Ashutosh Gupta talks about different categories of hybrid funds and why Value Research does not recommend dynamic asset allocation funds

The idea is that the fixed-income portion generates steady growth, while the equity component boosts returns to keep pace with inflation, informs Ashutosh Gupta

Both variants of this fund are investment worthy, tells Ashutosh Gupta

Ashutosh Gupta sheds light on the investment case for dynamic bond funds

While making investment decisions, focus on the factors that are in your control, says Ashutosh Gupta

The performance of Bharat 22 and CPSE ETF has been disappointing, opines Ashutosh Gupta

Ashutosh Gupta advises investors to hold onto their investments in the fund for now

Stocks of ESG fund portfolios are a subset of the multi-cap universe. So until the ESG theme evolves in India, one should focus on multi-cap funds, opines Ashutosh Gupta

Small-cap funds should not make up more than 10–15 per cent of any portfolio. Those investing in multi-caps may choose to avoid them, as they already have the necessary exposure, suggests Ashutosh Gupta

Puja Mehra’s picks the best Everyday Economics conversations of the year

Dhirendra Kumar talks about why the SIP route of investment is favoured over the lump-sum route

FMPs have earned a bad reputation in the aftermath of the Essel group’s loan against shares fiasco, says Ashutosh Gupta.

Do not bother much if you are fine with the existing market-cap allocation of your fund, suggests Ashutosh Gupta

One should reflect on one’s own behaviour towards the volatile nature of equity and decide accordingly, suggests Ashutosh Gupta

Navneet Munot was a key figure in the investment team but the equity team of SBI Mutual Fund is still strong, says Ashutosh Gupta

Puja Mehra speaks with Sudipta Sarangi, a professor of economics at Virginia Tech, about his new book, 'The Economics of Small Things'

Dhirendra Kumar sheds light on the differences between VR Premium and VR Stock Advisor

Ensure that the EMI of your home loan does not exceed one-third of your monthly income, advises Dhirendra Kumar

This service helps you to be your own advisor and invest with confidence, says Dhirendra Kumar

Sell your investments only if there is a need for meeting a goal, informs Dhirendra Kumar

Dhirendra Kumar explains the meanings of Best Buy/Buy, Hold and Sell recommendation of funds and what actions investors should take based on these recommendations

Puja Mehra speaks with D K Joshi, Chief Economist, CRISIL, about the inequality effects of COVID and the impact on the economy of the COVID vaccines in the pipeline

Work out on an asset allocation plan and follow it, advises Dhirendra Kumar

Dhirendra Kumar warns investors of concentration risks associated with sectoral funds

Although there have been accidents, being careful while investing in debt funds can help, says Dhirendra Kumar

Dhirendra Kumar suggests that one should stick to a plan while investing because the biggest turnaround happens when one least expects it.

Here is what Dhirendra Kumar thinks about non-convertible bonds

Puja Mehra's exclusive conversation with Dr Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Dr Shoumitro Chatterjee, Assistant Professor of Economics, Pennsylvania State University

Growth option is far more compelling and tax-efficient. Here is why.

Look at a fund over an entire market cycle, suggests Ashutosh Gupta

Ashutosh Gupta suggests staggering investments in equity over a period of time

Ashutosh Gupta talks about the tools available on VRO for an in-depth analysis of your investments

Ashutosh Gupta highlights options other than mutual funds that are offering decent returns

Puja Mehra speaks with columnist Tamal Bandyopadhyay about his new book Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy.

Ashutosh Gupta highlights why investors should not be worried about short phases of underperformance of a fund and rather look at its long-term performance

As bonds trade on secondary markets, their prices are subject to movements, says Ashutosh Gupta.

There are no implications for a mutual fund investor if an AMC goes public

Dhirendra Kumar highlights the key differences between index funds and ETFs and the reason behind limited options in the passive-fund universe

Here is Ashutosh Gupta’s suggestion for those who try to time the market.

While Kotak AMC has already announced the move, ICICI is likely to follow suit, informs Dhirendra Kumar

Ashutosh Gupta suggests how to prune your fund portfolio to a more manageable number

While equity is called for the long-term horizon, you can look at short-duration funds if you think they will generate a sizeable accumulation, says Ashutosh Gupta

Dhirendra Kumar highlights three parameters that can help one choose a good hybrid fund.

Apart from diversifying their portfolios, investors can get exposure to fundamentally strong and growing companies by investing in international stocks

Puja Mehra speaks with Dr. K. P. Krishnan about the debate of our times on the 'elected' versus the 'unelected' powers — i.e. technocrats, regulators, economists and bureaucrats — in the Indian democracy