Category: Investments

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

This article will help you find what to focus on and where not to focus to become a successful investor. Table of contents What gets noticed? What goes unnoticed? Don’t focus on things you can’t control Focus on things you can control Focus on reducing the risk Bottomline Usually, there are a few things that … Continue reading Want to prosper as an investor? Discover where to keep your focus

In this article, you will see why there is a preference for IPO and why it gets oversubscribed. You will also see what you should be doing before you invest in an IPO. Table of contents How do IPO’s get oversubscribed? Do investing in IPO always give you high profits? How to avoid this? So … Continue reading What should you look for when investing in an IPO?

“A good investor is always on the lookout for good investment opportunities” The Indian Rupee depreciation is one such good investment opportunity. It is a known fact that the Indian Rupee is depreciating and will continue to depreciate. As an investor, how can you take advantage of this fact? You could be an Indian investor … Continue reading Should You Invest In US-Focused Fund?—Here’s How to Take Advantage of Rupee Depreciation

Children’s higher education expenses are one of the biggest expenses for any parent today but it is also one of the biggest gifts that you could give your child. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. – Benjamin Franklin As the quote says, investing for your child’s education reaps the best interest because it … Continue reading HERE’S A POWERFUL AND PRACTICAL WAY THAT HELP PARENTS PLAN FOR THEIR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION

Do you feel like it’s a huge task to get your child married? Do you feel stressed out now itself thinking of the marriage? Don’t worry! This blog will help you plan for your child’s marriage. You just have to follow the simple and practical steps given. Table of Contents How much do you plan … Continue reading A Simple and Practical Step-by-Step Approach to Plan Your Children’s Marriage