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Stock Portfolio Analysis: December 2022

This article compares my stock portfolio with an equivalent investment in a Nifty index fund and the Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 TR index. We post this comparison each month. Before we begin, new readers need to appreciate the context of these investments. I started direct equity investing only after achieving a comfortable level of...

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The Indian bond market now has many options but should you buy one?

The Indian bond market is exploding with options. If you search on Google for “buy bonds in India”, the first hits and the last three hits are ads by bond portals! Then we have portals that exclusively sell via influencer networks and content marketing. These bond portals have different offerings, from gilts to corporate bonds...

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Debt mutual fund screener (Dec 2022) for selection, tracking, learning

This is a debt mutual fund screener for fund selection, fund portfolio tracking and learning. It also includes hybrid funds that invest in bonds. It will satisfy investors who wish to invest in money market funds, banking and PSU funds etc. The credit quality of the bonds in the portfolio and the bond maturity profile...

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I realized the importance of retirement planning only at 35; is there any hope for me?

A reader says that he has realized the importance of retirement planning only at age 35 and his current net worth is essentially zero. He would like to retire by age 55 and wants to know how to go about it. With twenty years to go, there is a good chance of accumulating enough corpus...

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Aggressive Hybrid Funds vs Multi-Asset Funds: Which are better?

A reader writes, “Which is more suitable for a long-term goal? Aggressive hybrid funds or multi-asset funds?” So in this article, we compare a hybrid portfolio with a multi-asset portfolio to arrive at an answer. We cannot compare these funds because multi-asset funds are quite new. Earlier, we compared CRISIL Aggressive hybrid index (with 65%...

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From a net worth of Rs. 6000 to auto-pilot goal-based investing

In this edition of the reader story, Mr Alam provides the most detailed account of his financial journey: From a net worth of Rs. 6000 to auto-pilot goal-based investing. About this series: I am grateful to readers for sharing intimate details about their financial lives for the benefit of readers. Some of the previous editions are...

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15 Personal Finance Resolutions for 2023

Jan 1st is just another day, but we consider it a time for new beginnings. If you want to manage money better, here are 15 personal financial resolutions and resources to consider for the new year. In his 2013 Ted Talk, former Google search quality chief Matt Cutts talked about the power of trying something...

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ICICI Pension Fund Scheme E – NPS TIER I Performance Review

We review the performance consistency of ICICI Pension Fund Scheme E – NPS TIER I measured against Nifty 50 TRI and UTI Nifty 50 TRI. The scheme was launched in July 2009 and currently has an AUM of about Rs. 5,594 crores. In a previous article, we listed the investment policy of NPS equity schemes,...

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My net worth grew 33% last year but my focus is goal-based investing

In this edition of the reader story, 30-year-old Mr Yo (name withheld on request) explains in detail how he has systematically structured his money management and how he tracks his financial goals. This is a follow-up to his previous audit: How I track financial goals without worrying about returns. About this series: I am grateful to...

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Mutual fund returns are uncertain and volatile: here is how this risk can be reduced

Over the years, readers have often asked us how the risk of uncertain returns from a mutual fund investment can be lowered. We have often said the solution is goal-based systematic risk management. Here is an illustration. We described the steps in a previous article: How to systematically reduce risk in your investment portfolio. A...

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