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Split portfolio into various segments to keep cash flow at retirement

Use equities to keep your wealth growing, fixed-income instruments and annuities to generate cash flow

MMFs suitable for current environment, to gain on hardening interest rates

Most schemes in this category avoid taking any credit risk

US-focused funds can deliver despite long bull run, say analysts

Invest with at least a seven-year horizon, via SIP, and limit exposure to 15%

Sit back, and let dynamic bond fund tackle duration risk for you

Risk in these funds arises from the fact that even fund managers' interest-rate calls could take a wrong turn

Maintain some allocation to gold despite 14% correction from peak

You need it to provide a hedge against a possible third wave, or correction in equities

It's time to trade carefully as equity markets hit lifetime highs

With the markets trading at above fair valuations, investors should eschew risky bets

PRC matrix: Useful tool for investors choosing debt fund, say analysts

Utilise alongside risk-o-meter to know current, potential risk

Let quant funds build track record before investing, say analysts

These funds select stocks by applying quantitative parameters or filters

Planning to invest in ESG funds? Start small, but hold for long term

They have the potential to create wealth by circumventing hidden risks, but have limited track record

Sheen is back with rise in gold prices, but pay heed to cost and liquidity

Investors seeking to benefit from this uptrend need to understand the pros and cons of the various investment options available to them

Remain invested to gain from value theme revival, say analysts

Stick to open-end schemes where you can enjoy liquidity

Combine your SIPs with long-investment horizon for better results

Expert advice on how to many the most of your systematic investment plans

Personal loans: Keep your EMIs at less than 50% of your after-tax pay

If you are thinking of availing of a personal loan, here are some steps you can take to improve your chances of getting it

Exiting equities now can be a costly mistake, might miss out good mkt rally

Timing one's re-entry correctly is very difficult

Use current prices to raise gold allocation to 10-15%, say analysts

Rising inflation, low real yield, and equity market volatility are positives for the yellow metal

With high interest rates likely, investors need to avoid long-term funds

Shorter-duration funds will benefit from being able to reinvest at regular intervals

Consider well-diversified credit risk funds with limited exposure

Investors should observe a few precautions, despite the likely higher returns

Don't let poor three-year returns deter you from investing in ELSS

If your equity exposure is low, invest in them for tax saving purpose

This is not the time to lock yourself into long-term fixed deposits

If you invest for the shorter-term now, you will be able to roll over to higher rates when the interest-rate cycle turns

When it comes to choosing a broker, give equal weight to fee and safety

While low fee is tempting, make sure you can trust the broker with your money, securities