Clifford Alvares

What should you do on May 16?

As investors brace for the announcement of election results, the Volatility Index is surging. Here's how to negotiate the turbulence

Get ready for single-window payment for all bills

RBI's proposed centralised bill payment system is set to revolutionise how you pay your bills. This is the way it will work

Retail investors take calculated risks

Experts see first signs of choosy small investors coming back to the market, but these are still early days

Getting big returns from small stocks

These are currently rising faster than their large-cap counterparts. Yet, tread carefully and invest only in sound companies

Use yield spikes to buy into gilt funds

Gilt funds as a category are more sensitive to interest-rate movements in the market. Hence, these might show higher volatility

How beneficial are mergers for shareholders?

Always watch the price paid for an acquisition and the strategic intention of a merger, say experts

Protect your portfolio from poll outcome impact

Partially hedge your portfolio. This leaves room for upside, say experts

How to hedge your portfolio for the elections

The big question on investors' minds is how to protect themselves from losses if the election springs a surprise or fractured mandate

Non-cricket leagues gather interest from brand owners

Team ownership, sports facilities and teaming up with broadcasters are emerging as branding avenues

Five funds that rode out Lehman storm

Some of these underperformed in the short term, but excelled over five years

An election-proof portfolio

With equity valuations attractive and interest rates high, investors need not worry, as they can counter volatility

We see a larger opportunity in the value basket: Vetri Subramaniam

Interview with Chief Investment Officer, Religare Invesco Mutual Fund

Debt funds are in a sweet spot

Re-calibrate your debt portfolio to take advantage of the high yields in the debt market

Identifying value in stocks

The stock market is dancing to the value tune these days. But what is it really?

Govt banks in a capital logjam

High NPAs and limited ability to raise capital due to falling valuations and the govt's inability to put in money pose serious problems

What to do during an open offer?

It's the season for this and investors are getting hefty offers from promoters. Should you cash out?

Interest costs a huge burden on students

If it is difficult to repay, try re-negotiating the payment terms to ease the burden

Sensex slips in earnings growth

Growth is the second lowest in five years; but at 16.7 times its PE is lower than historical averages

High yields, tax benefits make FMPs attractive

But don't try to time the investment; look at 2 or 3-year products for better returns

Investors aren't going to like a coalition govt: Christopher Wood

Interview with Chief equity strategist, CLSA