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ETMarkets MF Talk: Plan to invest Rs 10 lakh in Modi 3.0? Keep 40% in mid & smallcap fund & 20% in largecaps
We believe that elections are just another passing event in the long investing journey for an investor. There have been many coalition governments in the past as well, however, we have also seen that an investor who stays invested by remaining focused, disciplined and not getting swayed by his own emotions has benefitted immensely over the long run.
Learn with ETMarkets: Seasonality in the stock market: Identifying and trading seasonal patterns
Understanding the Yield Curve is crucial for investors to predict economic shifts. It tracks returns on Indian Government Bonds for different timeframes. Yield Curve Inversion, when short-term bonds offer higher returns than long-term bonds, is a warning sign of a potential recession.
Investors high on SME IPOs with up to 1,300% returns. Is it time to get sober?
Investors high on SME IPOs with up to 1,300% returns. Marquee investors, top performers like Owais Metal & Mineral Processing, and risks of market manipulation highlighted. Emphasis on due diligence and investor awareness.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: FIIs remain underweight on India; 3 sectors that may make a comeback in 1-2 years: Ashutosh Bhargava
Ashutosh Bhargava says that it would be wrong to say election results will have no bearing on the market. The market is discounting continuity of the current regime and by no means is prepared for an alternative scenario. A low level of market volatility amidst ongoing pools reflects that. If consensus expectation turns out to be right and event risk is behind, one should expect return of FII flows.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: History suggests that Indian markets have done well in the first year following election: Anshul Arzare
Anshul Arzare advises investors to focus on economic growth, fundamentals, and investor confidence, and not get swayed by short-term volatility. Indian markets show positive trends with rising domestic investments and GDP expected to grow at 7% in FY25. Arzare says: "Empirically research suggests that in the long-term, ‘buying the dip’ is a good strategy when stock market corrections are caused by sentimental or geopolitical concerns."
StockGro x ETMarkets: Empowering Indians with Financial Literacy
Investing or trading shouldn’t be daunting—it should be about simplicity, progress, and empowerment. StockGro aims to empower individuals to navigate the complexities of the stock market with confidence and clarity.
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ETMarkets Smart Talk: There's high interest in Indian market among global fund managers; Jiten Doshi decodes FII behaviour
Foreign institutional investors base their decisions on factors like benchmark composition, market ownership, growth, returns, and valuation attractiveness. Initially cautious about India due to high valuations, they show interest despite concerns. Many investors favored China and other emerging markets over India but are now reassessing their investments in light of market dynamics.
ETMarkets PMS Talk: Value, visibility & validation help this fund manager pick stocks for PMS fund
Hemant Shah of Seven Islands PMS prioritizes growth opportunities in investments, focusing on value, visibility, and validation. The fund's performance, market analysis, investor criteria, stock selection, and risk management strategies reflect a comprehensive approach to investment management. Shah says: "Market sentiment appears to be driven by profit-taking due to steep valuations rather than negative external factors."
Learn with ETMarkets: How to unlock benefits of sovereign gold bonds?
Adding gold to the investment portfolio serves various benefits, such as diversification, storing of value, and hedging against inflation.
Learn With ETMarkets | Smart ways to analyse stock fundamentals: A beginner's toolkit
Embarking on stock analysis can be overwhelming, but fundamental analysis provides clarity. Analyze profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow. Consider sales growth, operating margins, cash profits, cash conversion efficiency, debt levels, valuation using the PE ratio for informed decisions.
Unveiling Myths, Embracing Success: Shibani Kurian's guide to financial empowerment this Women’s Day
"Women are leaders everywhere you look – from the CEO to the housewife who raises her children and runs her household. They are surely gaining their rightful place on the global map and leaving footprints for the younger generation to follow. One factor for success that is often overlooked is mentorship."
Tata MF’s Meeta Shetty tells why consistent investment & financial independence are important for women
Shetty has more than 16 years of industry experience and she manages assets worth more than Rs 12,400 crore at Tata MF across three strategies – Tata Digital India Fund, Tata India Pharma & Healthcare Fund, and Tata Focused Equity Fund. She has been overseeing Tata Digital India Fund and Tata India Pharma fund since November 2018.
Learn With ETMarkets: Understanding market indices: A beginner's guide to tracking stock performance
With over 7,000+ stocks listed on the Indian stock exchanges, namely the NSE and BSE, determining the performance of the Indian stock markets on any given day would be a daunting task.
ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: Why does this asset manager foresee moderate equity returns in 2024 vs 2023?
The Indian economy is booming with corporate India witnessing balance sheet expansion, supported by government policies and a nascent real estate cycle. FY25 is expected to see earnings growth moderation to 15% for Nifty, compared to 25% in FY24. Canara Robeco Mutual Fund's Shridatta Bhandwaldar has launched a manufacturing fund based on import substitution and export ecosystem creation opportunities in Indian manufacturing.
ETMarkets Budget Talk: Planning to invest Rs 10 lakh? Invest in largecaps over next 2-3 months: Alekh Yadav
“We think investors looking to invest in large caps could deploy it gradually over the next 2-3 months but those looking to invest in mid and smallcap could wait for better entry points,” says Alekh Yadav, Head of Investment Products, Sanctum Wealth.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Budget 2024 – A lot could happen in the run up to the event; infra, banking top sectors to watch: Jayesh Faria
Jayesh Faria says: There is no right or one fit for all answers to asset allocation queries but people want some guidance hence the unique formula of 100 minus your age should be equity allocation works well for majority of people. The investor in the age bracket of 30-40 years has long working years ahead of them and can sustain volatility hence their equity allocation should be highest."
Navigating multi-asset investing: The role of rule-based allocation
However, as investors embrace the world of multi-asset strategies with the primary goal of mitigating volatility, they inevitably encounter a recurring challenge— Volatility can change as exposure to different asset classes changes.
Learn With ETMarkets: A complete guide to risk management in stock investing
For those who struggle with the roller-coaster ride of the stock market, experts often recommend diversification as a way to mitigate risk. But is diversification the only solution? The answer is ‘No’.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Planning to allocate Rs 10 lakh across sectors in Samvat 2080? Here’s a quick guide
"We expect banks, manufacturing, and capital goods segments to do well. Budget spending on defense and infra, interest rates peaking and continuing push to Make in India & China + 1 factors are the basis of our expectations. Defensive sectors like Pharma will also be important to combat possible market volatility due to news flow and macro events."
Anthony Heredia’s guide for investors – don’t go by past returns, stay diversified & use SIPs
“We are telling people not to fall in love with categories based too much on what is being discussed, what is past returns; probably a better thing to do is look at flexi-cap, multi-cap, stay diversified, use systematic investment plans, use systematic investing through transfer plans,” says Anthony Heredia, CEO, Mahindra Manulife AMC & AMFI VC.
ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: This fund manager finds intriguing investment options in chemical, pharma sectors; here’s why
"In our portfolio at Equitree, we've witnessed a median year-on-year growth of 41% in PAT for Q1. We are largely focused on manufacturing and engineering businesses catering to a wide range of industries like apparels, agri equipments, industrials, auto ancillaries, railways etc, along with infrastructure and consumer businesses. Business visibility looks extremely positive across our focus sectors and we expect FY24 to deliver over 37% y-o-y growth in profits."
Learn With ETMarkets: Options Demystified 505 - Strangle and Short-strangles
Understanding Tara's predicament, Maya replied, "Here's a trick. We can transform those calls and puts into debit spreads by selling some OTM options. This move turns the Straddle into an Iron Fly, just like we discussed in our last chat. But here's the catch – the potential profit is capped this way."
Learn With ETMarkets: Mastering margins — a guide to gross, net and processing margins
At least once in your life, you might have thought that the food you ate outside cost much more than it would have if you had made it home. This is because businesses aim to make a profit but face challenges
Learn, unlearn and relearn the A to Z of technical analysis in twin workshops
To help traders in the market understand the basics of technical analysis, ETMarkets Live Stream is organising two courses - basic and advanced levels - with Lovelesh Sharma, Co-Founder, MarketFeds Analytics.
Learn with ETMarkets: Step-by-step guide on algo trading for small & medium retail traders
Algorithmic trading, also known as algo-trading, is gaining popularity among Indian retail traders. It involves executing trades using algorithms that continuously monitor chosen stocks/indices and generate orders on behalf of the trader. Algo trading is not only for programmers as anyone can operate complex algorithms with ready-made commands. It is important to note that algo trading is different from machine learning and artificial intelligence. Algo trading provides discipline, speed, and precision in trade placement, eliminates emotion and biases, and allows for backtesting and optimization.
Learn With ETMarkets: A complete investor guide on efficiency ratios
Efficiency ratios are key for investors to analyse a company's overall efficiency and understand how efficiently a company uses its resources to generate revenue. Efficiency ratios, including inventory turnover ratio, asset turnover ratio and accounts receivable turnover ratio, offer insights into different aspects of a company's efficiency. A high inventory and asset turnover ratio indicate efficient management and strong product demand while a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio indicates that the company can collect payments more quickly. It is important to compare a company's efficiency ratios with its peers in the same industry to make informed investment decisions.
Learn with ETMarkets: Dow Theory - the cornerstone of technical analysis
So, the other day, Dev and Tara were chilling at a cafe, savoring their delicious coffee, when Tara expressed her eagerness to learn more about technical analysis.
Learn with ETMarkets: What is a SIP? How to invest in mutual funds via SIP?
If you make smart investment choices, your money may increase in value and outpace inflation. For this to happen, an investor must use the potential of compounding and trade-off between risk and return.
Learn with ETMarkets: What is dividend, and how it works?
If a company chooses to pay dividends, it can distribute them quarterly or annually. A few companies also offer special dividends when they have made exceptional profits. This is paid on an irregular basis. If the dividend is declared between two annual general meetings, it is called the interim dividend.
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