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Reduce the behaviour gap with a higher exposure to diversified funds

Avoid trying to time entry and exit from funds; hold for at least one complete cycle

Beautiful minds of the investment world

David M Rubenstein's compilation of interviews with star money managers is a joy to read

What to check when buying an under-construction property?

Property prices are northbound again. But, under-construction properties are a better option when compared to ready-to-move homes which are costlier. Here's a for buying under-construction properties

What NRIs on short visits to India must consider before buying property

They should hire a property consultancy or a lawyer to do due diligence on their behalf

Maximise gain from market fall with value-averaging plan: Experts

The plain-vanilla SIP, however, is simple and doesn't require a lump sum

Why this is not the time to take on very long-term fixed deposit investment

For periods longer than 3 years, it is a good idea to explore debt mutual funds that offer indexation benefits and lower the tax outgo

Select lender that will offer amount needed to buy chosen property

While you should evaluate festive offers, criteria like ease of prepayment are also crucial

How to select an equity fund?

With numerous equity funds being offered by scores of asset management companies, how do you choose the equity fund that suits you? What should you keep in mind? This report answers the questions

Don't let exposure to mid and small-cap funds exceed 30%: Experts

They will outperform if GDP, earnings growth sustain, but global risks pose threat

Already 50 and don't have a retirement corpus? Build equity-heavy portfolio

Saving and investing more aggressively, extending work life are other strategies you may adopt

PPF and Sukanya Samriddhi are most attractive in small-savings basket

Senior Citizens' Savings Scheme remains a must-have for those who need regular cash flows after retirement

Invest in US funds, gold to fulfil child education goal amid rupee plunge

Travellers may switch to destinations against whose currencies the rupee has gained

Prepay home loan to tackle 190-bps rise in repo rate since May: Experts

If you don't have a surplus, opt for higher EMI rather than longer tenor

Buy an adequate OPD cover to take care of mental health treatment

Most of these ailments are treated on outpatient basis, so just a hospitalisation cover won't suffice

What borrowers should know about their rights against loan recovery agents

People who fail to repay their loans are not criminals and they can't be harassed

Assess maximum possible loss before entering F&O trade: Experts

Have sufficient capital as buffer to be able to meet additional margin requirements

Stay invested in US funds even if returns aren't attractive currently

It helps to diversify geographically; while YTD returns of Indian markets are positive and US markets negative, the opposite will also happen at some other time

The rise and rise of passive investing

With the passive investment revolution upon us, Robin Wigglesworth's book offers a useful guide

Don't change your pension fund manager unless investment lags others

Currently, variability in performance for investor portfolios over five-year horizon is low

E-registration of property promises freedom from long queues, touts

However, the procedure is currently limited only to primary sales in Maharashtra