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Unnerved by volatility? Trim mid, small and sector fund exposure

Foreign institutional investor outflows from India in October exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore, a level not seen even during Covid.

Compare festive housing offers and resale rates to ensure authenticity

Larger reputed developers do not see much of a need to sweeten the deal since demand remains reasonably strong for them

How gig workers can start retirement saving early with equity funds, NPS

They should not overestimate their ability to extend their work life to make up for lower savings

Do you fear low credit score? Keep away from one-time loan settlement

If someone is nearing default, they must act quickly to avoid it, as recovery from default takes time

Limit small and medium Reit exposure at 5% till they develop track record

SM REITs are for investors looking to diversify

'The Money Trap': How a surfeit of capital created own troubles at SoftBank

The author paints an elaborate portrait of Masa. At one point the world's richest man, he also held the dubious distinction of having lost the most amount of money until surpassed by Elon Musk

Corporate bond funds: High credit quality, moderate duration risk

According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), corporate bond funds must allocate at least 80 per cent to corporate bonds rated AA-plus or higher

Travel insurance: Get pre-existing ailments covered by paying extra premium

Non-medical coverage includes trip cancellations, curtailments, flight delays, missed connections, and loss of checked-in baggage, passports, and other important documents

Chinese market surge: Experts urge cautious entry amid uncertain recovery

Key measures include reducing baseline interest rates by 20 basis points (bps), mortgage rates by 50 bps, and the reserve ratio by 50 bps

As housing prices surge in top cities, there are ways to strike a good deal

Expensive property may force you to make some compromises but make sure you don't sacrifice the essentials

Smaller size, fewer disclosures, light scrutiny make SME IPOs risky bets

Retail investors' listing day gains could vanish if market sentiment turns, causing losses

NPS Vatsalya: Pension plan that starts early for child's financial security

Scheme gives access to a variety of investment options but may not suit people who desire liquidity in their investments

Mark Mobius' new book offers a concise primer for beginner investors

This book is essentially a primer on various asset classes. While seasoned investors may find it basic, novices are likely to benefit from it

A place of your own: How to decide about buying a home in a big city

More and more Indians are buying apartments rather than living on rent

Evaluate company's fundamentals and valuation before investing in IPO

If the firm is of a sound quality but the valuation is high, wait for a price correction

High-level delegation of US pension funds to visit India next week

These funds with $1.8 trillion AUM are looking to bet big on India

Passive funds are growing: How you can benefit by investing in them

Demand and supply factors have led to the preference for passive funds

As markets rise, here is a roadmap for new investors to avoid accidents

Be mindful of risks and avoid overly aggressive fund strategies at the start of your investment journey

Diversify mutual funds portfolio away from recent high performers

Stock investors must focus on finding quality companies available at reasonable valuations

Prefer diversified, value-driven approach? Go for equal-weight index fund

Investors seeking greater diversification in their portfolios may consider equal-weight indices