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The concept of ‘Margin of Safety’ in investing

According to Warren Buffett, the three words “margin of safety” are the foundation of investing success. Global and local geopolitical developments must prompt us to consider if our portfolio was prepared to deal with extended, deep corrections. A profound unpleasant correction will undoubtedly occur at some time throughout a 30- to 40-year investing journey. Having …

Retirement planning for self-employed

Retirement planning for self-employed persons in India is an important but sometimes disregarded part of financial management. A recent poll found that 67% of Indians have a retirement strategy in place, up from 49% in 2020. It demonstrates how the Covid-19 outbreak has made individuals more conscious of the importance of saving actively for retirement. Self-employed …

How to make your SIP more effective?

According to the most recent SEBI data, a rising percentage of Indian investors are using SIPs to invest in mutual funds. While a disciplined investing approach may make a substantial contribution to wealth growth, it is critical to carefully plan investments and avoid rash selections over a certain time period. Here are a few factors …

Is the Crypto hype worth its hype?

Nowadays, we are receiving sales brochure pamphlets from crypto-currency exchanges wrapped with our shopping orders or daily newspapers. Crypto-currency promotion has now reached the point where brochures are put inside the groceries we buy. Yet, as we now learn, the real picture of Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies is considerably more complex and confusing than we …

Should you invest in alternative assets?

First, let’s define alternative assets. An alternative investment is a financial asset that does not fit into any of the traditional investment divisions. Traditional asset types include equities, bonds, and cash. Simply said, these are not classified as standard financial assets like cash, fixed deposits, stocks, bonds, equity, or debt mutual funds. Alternative assets comprise assets …