Page 7 - Equities

Inflows in equity schemes dip 40% in October amid rally in markets

Number of SIP accounts at a record high of 46.4 million in October

Tips to help you make a safe start if you're new to the equity markets

New investors should make a staggered entry into markets with minimum 5-year time period and diversified exposure

FPIs stock value soars by $112 bn to $667 bn in H1, says report

The market has been on a song since the second half of 2020

Indian AMCs log highest-ever profit in FY21; HDFC unit leads industry

Surge in equity markets, flows and lower expenses boost bottom line of companies

Four months too short, push T+1 deadline by 18 mths, global funds tell Sebi

They says optional T+1 settlement on scrip-by-scrip basis will bring needless operational complexity and risk in settlement system

Diversify portfolio to guard against risk in equities, say experts

Earnings of India Inc, too, have seen good growth, albeit on a low base, in the past few quarters

Amid sustained inflows, rupee settles 18 paise higher against US dollar

The rupee closed 18 paise higher at 73.50 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking a firm trend in domestic equities and sustained foreign fund inflows.

Bonds beckon as equity holdings get risky after rally, say experts

With interest rates expected to rise, it may be prudent to avoid long-term options, say experts

At 39, India sees highest record market closings globally in 2021

Feat achieved after world-beating performance since August

Better returns generated by staying invested than timing the market: Study

Amongst all our equity indices, the smallcap index has given the highest two-year SIP returns rising above 75 per cent

Equities to retain P/E premium over EM peers, says Credit Suisse

The medium-term outlook for equities remains positive but some caution is warranted in the short term, the brokerage said

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

Focused funds are for investors seeking alpha: Should you invest?

Consider these funds after you have a core portfolio in place

This ex-Infosys executive's firm offers AI to tame the bulls and bears

Akshaya Bhargava's fintech firm Bridgeweave covers 4,500 global stocks and 1,500 ETFs in 15 markets. Its AI algorithms do over 800 mn calculations a day, something impossible for a regular investor

FPIs pull out net investments worth Rs 11,308 cr from equities in July

Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) pulled out net investments worth Rs 11,308 crore from Indian equities in July.

Take adequate, long-term exposure to equities to counter inflation

In the short term, take on part-time work and postpone discretionary expenses to cope with this round of price rise which may not end in a hurry

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

Inflation could impact liquidity flowing into equities: IIFL Wealth Jt CEO

In a Q&A, Anirudha Taparia says investors should not be swayed by market momentum, and must find deep value by identifying robust long-term themes available at compelling valuations

Asian equities see foreign outflows in June as virus woes weigh

Cross-border investors sold a combined net total of $725 million worth of equities last month in South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and India

Get used to it: Investors expect record-breaking equity rally to continue

Of course, pitfalls abound. Here is a look at some of the factors keeping investors hooked on equities despite the risks