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| November 26, 2004 |
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Make money! Try weekly options
Small investors can use the weekly options offered by the Bombay Stock Exchange to further their gains. Here we try and demystify the weekly options for you.
Why are tax-saving funds expensive?
When you conduct a tax-planning exercise, ensure that you look beyond just the returns while selecting a tax-saving fund.
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| November 25, 2004 |
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Liquid funds, the preferred option
Liquid funds are still the preferred option for investors who wish to park monies for a short term.
Formulate a debt fund strategy
There aren't a whole lot of 'enticing' investment opportunities for the debt fund investor in these times.
Make money! Try weekly options
Small investors can use the weekly options offered by the Bombay Stock Exchange to further their gains. Here we try and demystify the weekly options for you.
Dummies guide to commodity trading
If you want to clarify some basic doubts about commodity trading but were afraid to ask, here's your chance to catch up on lost time.
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| November 22, 2004 |
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Markets are precariously poised
Investors should restructure their portfolios and dispose of investments that are not in tune with their risk-appetite.
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| November 19, 2004 |
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A checklist for fixed deposit investors!
Today, fixed deposits are an attractive proposition, not only from the short-term investment perspective, but also till stock markets provide better opportunities.
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| November 16, 2004 |
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Mutual Funds: Are markets set for a correction?
With equity markets on the brink of 6,000 points, and fund managers talking of an imminent correction, investors must identify funds that are best positioned to counter volatility.
Equity funds make sense now
The stock market has turned in a splendid performance this year, driven by excellent numbers from the Indian corporate sector and strong fund flows from foreign institutional investors.
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| November 11, 2004 |
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Mutual funds have been rally bystanders
Mutual funds have been largely onlookers in the current equity markets rally and have in no way supported it leaving it to the foreign institutional investors to fuel the boom which the stock market is witnessing.
More banks hike deposit rates
Bank of India and Bank of Baroda have raised deposit rates by 25-50 basis points. More banks are likely to follow suit in the coming days with deposit as well as lending rate hikes. One basis point is one hundredth of a per cent.
Want peace? Fix that home loan now!
If you are about to take a loan, it would be a good idea for you to lock yourself into a fixed rate of between 7.75 per cent- 8 per cent and protect your downside.
How to make money: commodity trading
They say commodities are risky. But it's not half as risky as the equity markets if you have the appetite.
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| November 09, 2004 |
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Investing? Short-term debt funds are best!
These schemes are invested in AAA or AA-plus corporate paper and investors could look at earning a net return of 5.5-5.75 per cent, which is higher than the rate earned on floaters or liquid schemes.
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| November 08, 2004 |
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A checklist of stocks to invest in
Despite the change in the political scene, outstanding corporate numbers and strong liquidity drove stock prices in the past year.
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| November 04, 2004 |
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Where should you invest now?
Go in for systematic investment plans, which will protect you in case there were to be a sell off in the near term.
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| November 02, 2004 |
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IPOs: It's your money, honey!
Here are some basic questions that can help investors understand the rationale behind a company's move to raise capital and decide if they should invest in the company.
Don't wait! Take that loan now!
If you plan to avail of a home or an auto loan, better clinch it sooner than later. Within a month, financial analysts say, retail loan rates are expected to harden by 0.25-0.50 per cent.
7-day fixed deposits @ 4.25%!
There's news for those of you who believe in parking your money in good old-fashioned fixed deposits.
Debt funds: Is the worst over?
Debt fund investors will have to live in a hostile debt environment for at least two more quarters.
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