Category: Personal Finance
Tips and suggestions on managing your finances and investments better
FundsIndia’s Successful Investors: A Data Analysis
May 18, 2015I’m Nilakantan S. Rajaraman and I work as a Data Scientist at FundsIndia. One of the things I do every day is stare at data. And hope for some insights…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Features: A family that invests together, grows together
May 18, 2015In any conventional household, the ‘man of the house’ manages the savings of the house. Even if the wife contributes to the income of the household, she rarely participates in…Continue Reading
Investing lessons to learn from mom
May 9, 2015Superheroes don’t just exist in movies; they exist in our life too. Their code name? Mom. Their super hero trait? They are an endearing combination of several roles designed to…Continue Reading
FundsIndia View: How many funds do you need in your portfolio?
April 29, 2015Well, my answer is ‘it depends’. Don’t be disappointed. If you knew the factors that determine the number of funds you need to hold, you will likely have the answer…Continue Reading
Now, a portfolio crafted to ride the India growth story
April 9, 2015We all know that the new Indian government has launched a whole set of reform initiatives. Thanks to these, the country’s economy is poised to grow on a fast track…Continue Reading
Are equity income funds for you?
April 9, 2015Booming equity markets and a falling interest rate regime have encouraged fund houses to launch a new category of hybrid funds – equity income funds. These funds aim to make…Continue Reading
The future of investing – now, in your hands
April 1, 2015The future of investing is here. It allows you to access your portfolio from the convenience of your smart phone. It enables you to start / stop investments with just…Continue Reading
FundsIndia View: When a correction happens…
March 31, 2015Yes, the equity markets fell close to 8 per cent from its peak on March 3 until last week. Did you notice it? Unlikely, for it was gradual, with a…Continue Reading
The real risk to your investments…
March 27, 2015…is your own investment behaviour. That’s how I choose to interpret what Charlie Munger, Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation says, of risk and volatility, in their much looked-forward to annual…Continue Reading
Does real estate score over equity?
March 9, 2015“I made huge money in real estate, but not in equities.” You may well be one of those who will agree with this statement. And it may be true. But…Continue Reading
