PPF rates have gradually come down to 7.9% And as far as historical PPF rates are concerned, this is the first time (in 2017) that rates have dipped below 8% - sadly, the psychological risk-free rate barrier for many. Many…
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How can a 6-feet tall person drown in a river of average depth 5-feet? Ofcourse he can. Obviously, the first condition is that he doesn’t know how to swim. Second condition is that there is no one around to save him.…
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I am sure you have heard of the word diversification before. Generally, the word is used to refer to the following: Diversification across asset classes - like equities, debt, real estate, gold, etc. Diversification within asset class - like choosing…
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This is the March 2017 update for the State of Indian Stock Markets. As usual, this monthly update includes historical analysis and Heat Maps of Nifty50 as well as Nifty500‘s key ratios, namely P/E, P/BV ratios and Dividend Yield. Please remember that these numbers are averages of P/E, P/BV…
A new financial year has begun. So let me first wish you a very Happy New Year! 🙂 Since 31st March is long gone, most of you would be through with tax savings - something that bothers so many people.…
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When I started working, one advice that was given to me without asking for (and I am sure its quite common) - was to save atleast some fixed percentage of my salary every month. Save 10 percent of your salary…
Should I spend money today (to enjoy life) or save for the future? This is a common dilemma faced by most people. The amount of money you have is (sadly) limited. Naturally, you have to decide whether to use it…
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Edited: An updated and more detailed analysis is published in 2019 and is available here. This is the detailed annual analysis - comparing Nifty P/E with Investment Returns. It compares returns earned (during various periods ranging from 3 to 10…
In 1994-95, the then president of Merrill Lynch Asset Management, Arthur Zeikel sent a letter/memo to his daughter that contains some practical advice about how to manage one's own portfolio. Since it makes for a useful reading, I thought I…
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This is the February 2017 update for the State of Indian Stock Markets. As usual, this monthly update includes historical analysis and Heat Maps of Nifty50 as well as Nifty500‘s key ratios, namely P/E, P/BV ratios and Dividend Yield. Please remember that these numbers are averages of P/E, P/BV…
So you are looking for the Best SEBI Registered Investment Advisor in India? Or you are looking for Sebi Registered Investment Advisers list 2025. Or maybe you are just looking for fee-only Investment Advisors or Fee-only Financial Planners near you?…
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This is the Eighth edition of Stable Investor’s Mid Monthly. Great Stuff Elsewhere Who is the most successful investor? Chances are you will take Buffett’s name. But who is the greatest stock picker of all time? An interesting analysis proposes…
Few days back, I returned from a short trip* to Egypt. *Also the reason why I didn’t post any new articles in last couple of weeks. 🙂 Egypt is a lovely country. But this post is not about the destination.…
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This is the January 2017 update for the State of Indian Stock Markets. As usual, this monthly update includes historical analysis and Heat Maps of Nifty50 as well as Nifty500‘s key ratios, namely P/E, P/BV ratios and Dividend Yield. Please remember that these numbers are averages of P/E, P/BV…
This is a sad example. And of a close relative of mine. Without disclosing the real identity here, I hope this example can help convince those - who still have doubts about having a big enough life insurance cover. Almost…
Read More Real Life Example – Tragic Consequences of being Under-Insured
