The Government of India had announced the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21 on October 9, 2020. The sixth and final tranche of 2020-21 Series XII opens for subscription on March 1, 2021. Salient points of the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme Subscription opens on March 1 and closes on March 5 Date of issuance of bonds…
Will is the legal declaration of the person’s intention making the Will concerning his/her property and assets. We also call the person making the Will the Testator. In the declaration, the Testator mentions the desire to dispose of wealth after his/her death. Will is a very important document and therefore it is extremely critical to…
Save money—Diversify your portfolio—Take the right investment decisions—Be future-ready financially. These are some of the most common financial pieces of advice you may have received. It is also true that we should live in the present. In this dilemma, has a question ever crossed your mind – Why should you save money for the future? There…
An investment strategy aims to meet financial goals keeping in mind risk appetite and individual preferences. Creating an investment purpose serves as a guide to developing an investment plan – here are thumb rules to make an investment plan that help you begin and construct the investment framework: Define financial goals, i.e. state your investment…
Mutual funds are one of the easiest and best ways to invest. That is why investing in mutual funds is an important aspect of one’s investment journey. Careful selection of mutual funds is therefore vital, because incorrect investment choices not only impact financial gains but also lead to undiversified risks. It is important to know…
Mutual funds are a popular form of investing in today’s times. Investors get attracted to mutual funds given the flexibility and benefits it offers. Some of the common advantages are: Start with a small amount (e.g. Rs 1,000) Diversification across asset classes possible irrespective of the investment amount Systematic investment plan (SIP) habituates investors to…
Disposing investments is as essential as acquiring assets. Usually, investor plan to purchase assets, but forget to assign equal importance to understand the sale process. Quite often, investments are sold for the wrong reasons or at an inopportune time. Selling assets for reasons like having earned good returns, or not having earned returns, or having…
ESG investing means pursuing an investing strategy considering the Environmental, Social, and Governance factors. This concept has evolved globally since the early 1970s and has picked up decent traction in India’s investment landscape. The sustainable investing methodology seeks to gain positive returns by investing in companies that meet specific criteria. Several fund houses have been…
Sometimes you have to decide to move on, but it may not be easy if strong emotions are attached to the conclusion. The decision to sell your family house is one example where intense feelings are involved, and the house’s disposal process can be challenging. You may prepare yourself for a physical disconnect, but it…
Investment in a mutual fund will lead you to accomplish your financial goals only if the process to choose that mutual fund has been thorough. You already know that mutual fund investments are subject to market risks, and there is no guarantee of returns. Even with all the due diligence, the outcome may not be…
