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Shrinath M L

Shrinath M L, Senior Research Analyst at FundsIndia, has over five years of experience in the Finance domain. His expertise includes wealth management, financial planning & analysis and financial modeling.

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A Time-Sensitive Investment Opportunity In Debt Funds (Invest Before 31-Mar-23)

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Debt Fund Yields are Attractive RBI has been increasing interest rates since May 2022 to reduce inflation  Cumulatively, the repo rate has been raised by 250 bps so far As…Continue Reading

Is a higher equity allocation injurious to your short term goals?

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This article was originally published in Financial Express. Click here to read it. Let’s say you have some money requirement (read as financial goal) coming up within the next five years. You…Continue Reading

We keep hearing about the magic of Equity SIP, but where is it?

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In a recent movie, there is an interesting sequence involving a little kid.  The kid plants a mango seed and comes back the next day to see if it has…Continue Reading

2022 wasn’t a normal year for Indian Equities. Or was it?

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Indian markets had a lot of ups and downs in the year 2022. We saw everything ranging from Omicron-induced Third Covid wave, Russia-Ukraine War, On & Off China Lockdowns, US…Continue Reading

Here is all you need to know about Target Maturity Funds

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Target maturity funds have gained a lot of popularity in recent times. In 2022 alone, mutual fund houses have newly launched over 40 of these funds. Perhaps you’re wondering what…Continue Reading

What should you do during periods of uncertainty?

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Have you seen people who keep pressing the elevator button despite the light indicating that it is already pressed? Have you noticed people honking their horns repeatedly when the traffic…Continue Reading

Can Past Performance Help You Build The Best Equity Fund Portfolio For The Future?

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Given a choice, we would prefer to have the best in everything – buy the best car, get the best job, eat the best food, watch the best content… you…Continue Reading

What does a 2,500-year old Chinese text teach us about preparing for market crashes?

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This article was originally published in The Times of India. Click here to read it. There is a fascinating saying in the 2,500 year old Chinese text ‘The Art of War’ authored…Continue Reading

What happens when you keep booking profits in your portfolio?

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The Indian markets have more than doubled from the bottom levels reached during the Covid crisis in March-20. Given the high recent returns, there is a natural temptation to book…Continue Reading

Should I Exit Equities Now and Enter Back Later at Lower Levels?

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There is a lot going on in the world – crude oil price volatility, Fed rate hikes, global inflation concerns, surge in commodity prices, Covid outbreak in China etc. And…Continue Reading