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What is ‘Sequence of returns’ risk?

‘Sequence of returns’ risk refers to the possibility of your portfolio experiencing negative returns later on in your working years and/or early in your retirement years. This risk arises from the order in which your investment returns take place. It is especially important in the five years before and five years following retirement, known as …

What are Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) and what should we consider before buying it?

Let us first understand – ‘What are ULIPs’? Insurance plans are intended to assist people in achieving their long-term objectives. A Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP or commonly known as ‘Ulip’) is a form of life insurance plan that brings together investment alongside coverage. It is the sort of insurance coverage that both enables investors preserve for long-term goals …

Portfolio diversification with US bonds exposure

Geopolitical upheavals, such as the current Israel-Gaza conflict or the Russian-Ukraine war, have focused attention on asset diversity, which aids in risk management of your investment portfolios. Historically, Indian investors have frequently limited their portfolios to domestic assets, restricting their diversification options. Accepting global markets can provide a great channel for increased diversification. Investing in international …

Balanced Hybrid Funds – What are they?

Balanced Hybrid mutual funds are mutual funds that invest across multiple asset classes. They are usually a mix of equity and debt assets, although they may also include gold or real estate. Because of their portfolio diversity, balanced hybrid mutual funds have grown in favor among investors. By investing in asset types such as debt …