M. Pattabiraman's Blog, page 270

Avoid mistakes & minimize costs through index funds: Don’t waste energy fighting the law of no-free-lunch

In this guest post, SEBI registered fee-only advisor Avinash Luthria who is part of the freefincal list of advisors and fee-only India suggests that investors should minimize costs through index...

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Timing the market by spotting bullish and bearish trends

I discuss how to use how to time the market by spotting bullish and bearish trends with the moving average crossover. The idea is well known in technical analysis and involves two moving averages. ...

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Dear new investor this is the best time for you to invest in equity

If you have started investing in equity mutual funds and/or stocks in the last few years and if your financial needs are far, far away, this is the best time to invest in equity.  You don’t...

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Investing Basics: What is the difference between risk and volatility?

In this post, I discuss the difference between risk and volatility. Distinguishing the two can lead to better money management. Please do not expect the usual sales guys argument that volatility is...

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MF FAQ: 20 Basic Questions on mutual funds answered – part one

Following a suggestion by SEBI RIA Piyush Khatri, I would like to compile a set of 100(+) basic and elementary newbie questions on mutual funds (with answers!) This is the first batch of 20. Do share...

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Select Stocks Using the Joel Greenblatt Magic Formula

Version 3 of the freefincal excel stock screener now includes the Joel Greenblatt Magic Formula Screener. This quickly allows you to select quality companies available at attractive prices. The...

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September 2018 Equity Mutual Fund Performance Screener

The freefincal Equity Mutual Fund Performance Screener September 2018 edition is available for download. Use this screener file to hunt for best performing equity funds that have consistently...

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ICICI Nifty Next 50 Index Fund vs Reliance ETF Junior BeEs

A few days ago, we had discussed, what is the best way to invest in Nifty Next 50 Index? and among the 8 choices available to invest in the Nifty Next 50 Index – which by now most readers...

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Looking for liquid funds with low credit risk? Here are some options

After the IL&FS bond downgrade, it should be clear to all debt mutual fund investors that a high credit rating does not mean much. Even a small degrade will affect the NAV. While I am firm of the...

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SEBI Registered Investment Adviser Application Process: step by step guide

This is a detailed step by step guide to the SEBI Registered Investment Adviser Application Process under SEBI(Investment Advisers) Regulations 2013.  It will help anyone with the necessary...

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