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A trekker’s guide to fruitful investing

Srilekha Veena Sankaran

If there’s one thing all trekkers have in common, it’s their love for adventure, the adrenaline rush, and sense of fulfillment that every trek offers.  Recently, I’d embarked on a…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: Parag Parikh Long Term Value Fund

Bhavana Acharya

When we reviewed Parag Parikh Long Term Value last year, the fund had just crossed the 3-year milestone. In our review for the quarter ending June 2017, we included the…Continue Reading

6 Point Checklist for Financial Security

Shweta Nichani

Happiness is “Salary of INR xx,xxx credited to a/c xxxxXXXXxxxx”. You’re either jumping with joy because it’s time to party or (and I suspect this is the case most of…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Reviews: UTI Transportation and Logistics Fund

Vidya Bala

When we last reviewed UTI Transportation and Logistics fund (UTI T&L fund) in 2014, we mentioned that a sustained low inflation and low interest rate scenario would boost prospects for…Continue Reading

Preparing for death: Key financial decisions to protect your loved ones in case of your demise

Akash Kapur

“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” – Mark Twain While some of you may…Continue Reading

Are these mistakes coming in the way of your first million?

Shweta Nichani

Ka-ching! Ka-ching! Ka-ching! You are  now the proud owner a million rupees! Do you want a seven figure financial balance? It’s not as hard as you think. All you’ve got…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Reviews: DSP BlackRock Focus 25

Vidya Bala

DSP BlackRock Focus 25 (DSP BR Focus 25) is a large-cap equity fund with a concentrated portfolio of 25-30 stocks. With a return of 17.8 per cent annually in the…Continue Reading

Yoga and Investing – What’s common? More than you think!

Shweta Nichani

Health is wealth – there’s no doubt about it. But health doesn’t just mean physical health, mental health is just as significant. Yoga is a wonderful way to maintain both…Continue Reading

FundsIndia Recommends: HDFC Short Term Opportunities

Vidya Bala

FD-beating returns, low chance of temporary negative returns and low risk of default in papers held – these summarise the key characteristics of HDFC Short Term Opportunities (HDFC ST Opportunities)…Continue Reading

Franklin india prima plus

FundsIndia Recommends: Franklin India Prima Plus

Bhavana Acharya

With a 1-year return of 18.7 per cent against the Nifty 500’s 23.9 per cent, Franklin India Prima Plus‘ recent performance may have cast some doubt on whether to invest or…Continue Reading