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Data Mining in Index Construction: Why Investors need to be cautious

This is an example of data mining in index construction and why investors need to tread carefully when looking at the performance of such indices The post Data Mining in Index Construction: Why...

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ICICI Pru Money Market Fund Review: When & how to use it

This is a review of ICICI Pru Money Market Fund, its portfolio duration and credit style history and a guide on when and how to use it The post ICICI Pru Money Market Fund Review: When & how to...

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Momentum, Low Volatility Stock Screener March 2020

This is a momentum stock screener with low price volatility (March 2020). The screener covers 100 stocks from the Nifty 100 Index Inside, you also get an Rs. 1000 off discounted link to the lectures...

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Yes Bank Moratorium Exposes limitations of govt intervention & deposit insurance

Why the govt needs to avoid panic and stress among investors while handling unhealthy banks and why deposit insurance has limited practical use The post Yes Bank Moratorium Exposes limitations of...

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Do not expect returns from your gold investments! Do this instead!

Here is why one should not expect any returns from gold. A discussion on how to invest in gold depending on your need The post Do not expect returns from your gold investments! Do this instead!...

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Why not invest in NFOs if past performance is no guarantee of future returns?

It is important to pay heed to the mutual fund disclaimer, "past performance is no guarantee of future returns". Then why not invest in mutual fund NFOs (new fund offers)? A discussion. The post Why...

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Mutual Fund SIP Report: Direct Plan vs Regular Plan (2020)

A look at how a SIP and lump sum investment in the regular plan and direct plan of the same fund have performed over the last seven years The post Mutual Fund SIP Report: Direct Plan vs Regular Plan...

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Waiting for the market to fall more can be an expensive mistake!

Here is why waiting for the suitable time to invest in the market can an expensive and irreversible mistake The post Waiting for the market to fall more can be an expensive mistake! appeared first...

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SBI Magnum Multicap Fund Review: the quiet performer!

This is a performance review of SBI Magnum Multicap Fund vs Nifty 500 TRI and category peers like HDFC Equity and Kotak Multicap The post SBI Magnum Multicap Fund Review: the quiet performer!...

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How the Sensex, S&P 500 grew between leap years

Here is how the Sensex and S&P 500 have changed from one leap year to another! They did not always beat inflation or fixed income returns! The post How the Sensex, S&P 500 grew between...

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