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Momentum trading is usually leveraged
Assuming discipline about execution and managing position sizes efficiently, the trader has a good idea how much he may lose on a given trade
Esops can help in wealth creation for employees
They tend to make the portfolio skewed towards one company, hence, book profits at the right time
Lengthy process, but higher returns in direct MFs
For those investing in big chunks, like HNIs and corporates, the direct mode is useful, as they have resources to invest directly and handle issues along the way
Bank-linked insurance may not be cheaper
Many of these are group products and don't get tax benefits compare premiums and products, make sure they fulfil your needs
Government also bound by law of limitation
Public interest is of paramount consideration in exercising discretion for condonation of delay
Pune's Ambegaon on the rise
HOT SPOT: AMBEGAON
Your mobile number @ 30 p
There are firms that collect your personal contact details from multiple sources. What can you do?
Either go long on IT sector or wait for now
Given Infosys is assuming the rupee will remain weak, it¿s worth watching for signs of weakness in the markets and a falling rupee
Reliance Life Insurance appoints Anup Rau as CEO
Rau succeeds Malay Ghosh
Painting of cars is now under depreciation head
Now, vehicle owners will bear a higher cost in case of painting cars
Equity funds step up dividends after robust 2012 gains
Those having already announced their dividends include a large number of banking-focused schemes, which gained an average of 55% in 2012
Aviva launches an online term plan with return of premium
However, term plans with return of premium cost 2-3 times more than the pure protection plans
Companies may offer flexible health plans for employees
To help companies keep the per person cost constant, allow employees flexibility to increase/decrease their health cover based on individual requirements
LIC Nomura adds benefits to its existing ULIS
The scheme offers life cover upto Rs 15 lakhs and free accident cover upto 1 lakh
Gold remains a good investment bet
The yellow metal is a hedge against inflation and can be redeemed easily
No exit route for shareholders of suspended stocks
Might be better to exit the stock at the first signs of a controversy or in the 5-day period before suspension
Sector investing is risky
Look for signals such as possible rate cuts or government action that will help sectors or stocks. If confused, stick to index investing