Category: Investments

“Your bonus has been credited to your bank account” A message like this can make your day. It can even make your month good. If you are a salaried employee, you can relate to what I’m saying. Along with it, there are different ways you could have a lump sum amount in your hand. It … Continue reading Investing a Lumpsum: How to do it the Right Way?

Every IPO creates a buzz in the stock market. “Is this the golden nugget of stocks?” No investor would want to miss out on that. “What if this company has the edge over its competitors?” It is a guaranteed industry leader and a wealth generator for investors. But how can you be sure? The first … Continue reading Trouble Analysing the IPO Offer Document? What Matters the Most While You Invest?

“The Currency of the Future” It is the unofficial tagline given to Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency, for that matter. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Chainlink, Dogecoin, there are several cryptocurrencies. Even billionaire Elon Musk is openly supporting Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency, on Twitter. And of late, their value is skyrocketing in the S&P500. Skyrocketing is an understatement … Continue reading Right Time to Invest in Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency? Consider These Before You Do!

Discovering the world of personal finance can get overwhelming to many amateur investors. It’s like a river fish exploring the Pacific Ocean. “Start small” is a good piece of advice. But, then what? A lot of investors miss out on the chance of becoming a successful investor. It is because they are not sure how … Continue reading How Much Should You Invest From Your Monthly Income?

“This is my first time to invest” has a fear-inducing tone to it. As a first time investor, it may feel like diving headfirst into shallow water. Is there anything special you should take care of; as a first-time investor? How different are first-time investors from regular investors? Only if there is an experienced person; … Continue reading Expert’s Advice to First-Time Investors

A longstanding criticism against the free market economy is the concerns of exploitation by the organisations in it. A good organisation must aspire to give as much as it takes: be it its environment, the society around it, even with its governance. In the wake of such concerns—more importantly, Climate Change—came the ESG criteria. It … Continue reading How Important is this ESG Criteria or ESG Focused Funds?

Tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, and even US investors like Mark Mobius are investing billions in India. Should you flip side and invest in international funds? On one hand, there is a claim that technology funds are risky. And the international market being a relatively “uncharted water” to an average retail investor only seem to … Continue reading Nilesh Shah’s View on International Funds

One of the frequent questions I receive from clients and especially first-time investors is… “Index Funds Vs Actively Managed Funds, which is better?” “What Percentage of allocation can I give for each?” A very good question indeed. It is not just a matter of choice with investment style. Unfortunately, the noise around social media project … Continue reading Nilesh Shah View on Index Fund vs Actively Managed Fund

The best way to treat the obstacle is to use them as your stepping stones. One who uses the obstacles as stepping stones become legends. When the market crashed in 2008, Warren Buffett suffered a lot. But it never stopped him from becoming the most successful investor in the world. He waited patiently and used … Continue reading 10 Warren Buffett quotes to make a wise investment decision!

“The New Normal” has almost become the normal now. The first wave of Covid19 is over. Vaccines will be at hand anytime now. The markets have recovered from the COVID19 crash. And moving forward to new heights. How has this crash and recovery changed the market? What approach has rewarded the investors the most? And … Continue reading Nilesh Shah Talks on Investing During and After Covid-19