JJ McCarthy is on the road to recovery after undergoing knee surgery, putting the futures of Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones with the Minnesota Vikings under the spotlight
If you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 27th part of this series, Riju Mehta demystifies the two types of derivative instruments currently popular in the stock market-futures and options.
Astral Limited: The company exports to more than 31 countries the manufacturing units are spread across India, the US and UK. It is a beneficiary of the buoyant growth prospects of plastic pipes, water tanks, adhesives, paints and sanitaryware segments. The paints segment is driven by rising incomes, preference for durable, aesthetic paints, and real estate growth. Should you buy Astral now?
DSP small-cap fund: This fund was previously run with the ‘micro-cap’ moniker, but was repositioned as a small-cap offering a few years ago. It runs a heavier tilt towards small-caps than many of its peers. The preference is for quality, growth-oriented business with healthy cash flows, scalability and strong management. Should this be in your portfolio?
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A household’s finances can easily fit in one worksheet of six columns, and it should be updated and maintained once a year, to begin with. The first column should list every single asset that is owned, and every liability (outstanding loans) that is owed, entered as a negative number. The second column, plus numbers against each item of column 1, would be the current market value.
A fund might achieve a five-star rating based on its performance over the past six months or high-risk stock bets that delivered significant returns. But remember, this does not guarantee that the fund will perform well in the future. Know how much importance you should assign to ratings while investing
While registration of a will is not mandatory, doing so at the sub-registrar’s office adds legal weight and reduces the likelihood of disputes. Read on to know more about drafting your will, registering it and updating it from time to time
Money in NRE accounts is also impacted by fluctuations in exchange rates, unlike funds in NRO accounts, which are safe from such volatilities. Before opening these accounts, know the difference between both these accounts
If you are planning to start a small business, this new series will help identify the problems you’re likely to face. In the first part, Yasmin Hussain finds out what it entails to start a cloud bakery by talking to Bakingo Co-founder, Shrey Sehgal.
Internet enthusiasts are buying domains to profit, but big gains require skill and patience. Experts say domain flipping can be profitable if done right, but success requires skilled research and early trend-spotting, not blindly chasing popular domains. All you need to know about domain flipping
Data compiled from an Emkay report shows that the aggregate adjusted PAT growth of BSE 500 companies declined by 0.5% year-on-year. Comparatively, the earnings growth was 3.2% in the June 2024 quarter and 41.6% year-on-year in the corresponding period of the previous year. The performance deteriorates further if the financial sector companies are excluded as the adjusted net profit growth contracts to 9.8% year-on-year. The energy sector significantly dragged the overall earnings growth whereas healthcare... Читать дальше...
The psychological benefits of a systematic approach cannot be overstated. With a well-structured investment plan, market volatility becomes less emotionally taxing. You’re no longer caught in the exhausting cycle of trying to predict market movements. This emotional stability is particularly valuable in today’s markets, where volatility can test even the most seasoned investor’s resolve.
Many high-risk, high-return options, such as F&O and cryptocurrencies, act as a magnet for people to take risky investment decisions. There are other factors such as cognitive biases and personality traits that also contribute to the slide from investing to gambling. All these lead to massive losses for investors, affecting their financial goals.
Investors having traits such as being highly emotional or overconfident are drawn to risky investment options and may be at high risk of being swayed towards gambling. There are also certain investment options which provide an adrenaline rush, but one must tread with caution as they can also lead to huge losses.
Certain cognitive biases and personality traits at different stages of investing can turn investing into a gamble. Read on to know the red flags to watch out for while investing.
Follow these six steps to avoid taking too much risk while investing. For example, if you don't understand the investment product, then don't invest. Don’t put in your hard-earned money just because others are earning high returns. There is a difference between investing and gambling.
Large-cap valuations continue to be sensible. Mid- and small-cap valuations, which had become inflated, have also tempered, but notably remain above long-term averages, says Chirag Setalvad, Head, Equities, HDFC AMC
A fund might achieve a five-star rating based on its performance over the past six months or high-risk stock bets that delivered significant returns. But remember, this does not guarantee that the fund will perform well in the future. Know how much importance you should assign to ratings while investing
DSP small-cap fund: This fund was previously run with the ‘micro-cap’ moniker, but was repositioned as a small-cap offering a few years ago. It runs a heavier tilt towards small-caps than many of its peers. The preference is for quality, growth-oriented business with healthy cash flows, scalability and strong management. Should this be in your portfolio?
Quality Street, Roses, Heroes and Celebrations tubs are currently on offer at Tesco - but it has to end.
The motor industry heavyweight owns major brands including Chrysler, Vauxhall, Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot.
The Ministry of Education commissioned report, from a kaupapa Māori perspective, found students were happier, better learners and engaging with tikanga Māori more often. Teachers also reported that feeding kids reduced aggression and improved behaviour.
Donald Trump has found a new way to deploy his favourite weapon.
