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Nifty Midcap 150 beats Nifty Next 50 for the first time

The March 2020 crash has been a turning point for midcap stocks. The stock universe represented by Nifty Midcap 150 was on the downtrend from early 2018 has zoomed past Nifty 50 and Nifty Next 50...



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My career journey: From a Dietitian to Olympic Nutritionist

Leading sports nutritionist Rohini Raman shares her career journey this week. She hopes it will inspire other women to not give up at any age and stage of their life. About this series: We all...



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What is voluntary deductible in health insurance? Should you opt for it?

Health insurance is a tricky business. Unlike life insurance, a health insurance policyholder is likely to make multiple claims over a lifetime. This means health insurers have to be careful about...



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Equity Mutual Fund Screener Oct 2021: Shortlist consistent performers

The freefincal Equity Mutual Fund Performance Screener (October 2021) is now available. Use it to screen for consistently performing equity mutual funds. You can screen based on fund category &...



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Myth Busted: Active mid cap mutual fund managers can easily beat the index

Thanks to effective industry propaganda, many investors believe that mutual fund managers in the mid cap space can easily beat a  mid cap benchmark. In this article, we bust this myth with rolling...



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How many mutual funds should I buy?

Abhishek asks, “Dear pattu sir, how many mutual funds are necessary to build a portfolio? I would like to build a long-term minimalistic but diversified portfolio”. Ironically, context is...



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Myth Busted: Investing during market dips will result in more returns

Last Updated on October 6, 2021 Many investors make the mistake of believing what seems logical will actually work in the stock market! Take the case of buying on market dips. Many believe if they...



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Stop waiting to buy on market dips – It is useless!

Many investors make the mistake of believing what seems logical will actually work in the stock market! Take the case of buying on market dips. Many believe if they invest a lump sum when the market...



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Early retirement vs normal retirement: How much equity should I hold in each case?

In this article, let us discuss how much equity one should hold in an investment portfolio after early retirement and how will it differ from normal retirement. Equity exposure after retirement is a...



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My side-hustle pays 40% of my monthly expenses with 100% satisfaction

In this episode of how I increased my income,  we meet a marketing associate who runs a dance school. Eager to try new things, she efficiently balances home, office, friends, family, and passion....



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