Tag: Asset Allocation, Asset Classes, Cash, Equity, Fixed Income, Gold, India
You Shouldn’t Ignore Debt and Gold
Fixed income investing is going through its bleakest period in recent years on account of low interest rates and the record-breaking run-up...
Fixed Income investment strategies
Tweets by Kirtan A Shah, CFP It’s a misconception that FD, RBI Bond, PPF etc have no risk. The reason we don’t see the risk in them is...
Real returns from FDs at 7-year high
With inflation undershooting the monetary policy committee’s target band and persistently high deposit rates, real returns from fixed...
G-Secs explained
What is a Government Security (G-Sec)? A government security is a tradeable instrument issued by the central government or state...
Of Fixed Income investing….
The past year has been tumultuous for fixed-income investors. Demonetisation, which brought a gush of liquidity into the banking system,...
Financial Planning: Thumb Rules
1. 30 % of your income must be used for monthly living expenses. 2. 30% of your income must be used for Liabilities...
What are Masala Bonds?
Masala bonds are debt instruments issued by Indian corporates in foreign markets but are denominated in Indian rupee. So in effect...
Go Slow on Duration Funds
After earning double-digit returns from fixed income funds over a three year period, investors may need to brace for lower returns in the...
Bank Fixed Deposit Rates (06.06.2017)
Bank Deposit rates continue to slide….forcing investors look at other options.
Duration of a Bond
Duration is a measure of the interest rate sensitivity of a bond. Bonds have two main risks associated with them: credit risk and interest...
