What’s the catch in high-yield PSU bonds?

livemint, Aug 10, 2020

Neil Borate • Default in PSU bonds is not unheard of, so it’s important to do your homework on the rating and financial health of the PSU in question In an environment where bank fixed deposits (FDs) are offering interest rates of 4-5%, the lure of high-yield PSU bonds is compelling. These bonds trade at…

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How should you choose the right international fund?

Moneycontrol, Aug 5, 2020

Each global fund has a different risk-reward level associated with it Nikhil Walavalkar @nikhilmw International funds have topped the charts in terms of returns delivered by equity schemes of all hues. These funds gave one-year returns of 16.29 per cent on an average, compared to a mere 0.51 per cent managed by large-cap equity schemes,…

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Should investors use this rebound in stocks and book profits?

livemint, Jul 7, 2020

Neil Borate • Clients whose financial goals such as home buying or children’s education are close by can look to move into debt, said experts. • Investors follow different approaches to their portfolio with some larger investors taking a more tactical approach. Topics Stock Market |HNIs The Nifty50 index has rebounded around 40% from its…

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What to keep in mind if you want to invest in global markets

livemint, Jun 25, 2020

Tinesh Bhasin • Don’t try to actively allocate to different geographies apart from core exposure to large economies • Geographical asset allocation helps stabilize returns when domestic markets could be facing headwinds Topics ETFs | Mutual Funds Investment advisers have been recommending that investors must diversify their equity portfolio globally. Geographical diversification provides stability to…

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