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Portfolio Planning: Investment tips in the times of coronavirus

Loknath Das, , , , , , ,

At some point when the stock markets stabilise, your returns from gold will slow down, but your equity returns will start improving again. The markets are reacting to the spread of the novel coronavirus. China sneezed, and the global economy went into a tizzy. Globally, stock markets are in a spin. Investors are worried. What should they do with their investments in a tough economy? Eyes on your goals First and foremost, always remember why you started an investment. Any investment must be tied to a specific goal. When you…

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Gold merits a seat in larger investment portfolio

Loknath Das, , , , , , ,

NEW DELHI: Down the ages, people have hoarded gold as a proven stock of value even in uncertain times. In civilizations like India and China that have witnessed invasions, disastrous natural calamities and at times mass migrations, gold has become the ultimate investment portfolio. No wonder, every family and every place of worship in these two Asian giants have hoarded gold. Two years ago, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams at Tirupathi, which manages one of the world’s richest temples, deposited 2,780 kg of gold with the State Bank of India under…

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Don’t ignore Alternative Investment Funds while building your long term portfolio; here’s why

Loknath Das, , , , , , , , , , , ,

Indian economy is already looking up after crucial and series of difficult reforms have been implemented over the last three years while some are still in the process of getting implemented. In this scenario, Indian investors are betting big on equities, especially when gold and properties are not on the preferred list of assets. In a tectonic shift most investors – Ultra HNI, HNI, and retail – are focusing largely on long-term investments rather than being swayed by short-term scenarios both external and internal. Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and Mutual…

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