Asset Allocation

gold and silver investments: Learn with ETMarkets: How to build a balanced portfolio with gold and silver investments?

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Diversification is a cornerstone of prudent investing, and incorporating MCX Gold and Silver contracts into a diversified portfolio can offer investors valuable benefits in terms of risk management and wealth preservation. In this article, we’ll explore the role of precious metals in portfolio diversification and provide insights into how MCX Gold and Silver investments can … Read more

Sensex: Sensex hits 75,000, was at 25,000 when PM Modi won 10 years ago

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(This story originally appeared in on Apr 10, 2024) MUMBAI: A little over 38 years after it was launched with a base of just 100 points, BSE sensex, the most watched stock market bellwether in India, crossed the 75,000-point mark on Tuesday, signifying past successes of Indian economy and the market, and raising hopes for … Read more

Asset allocation: Asset allocation strategies work better at equity market highs

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India’s economic trajectory over the last decade has been nothing short of remarkable. With robust macroeconomic management and a resilient corporate sector, the nation has emerged as a beacon of stability in a tumultuous global landscape. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, India has maintained its course, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the … Read more

Asset Allocation: ETMarkets Smart Talk: Have Rs 10 lakh to invest in FY25? Cyclicals, commodities & capex themes are looking promising: Somnath Mukherjee

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“Cyclicals, commodities, capex are the most promising segments in the market,” says Somnath Mukherjee, CIO & Senior Managing Partner – Product & Research, ASK Private Wealth. In an interview with ETMarkets, Mukherjee said: “India’s a structural growth story, so expect FII flows to remain quite good. The real breakout will be the start of US … Read more

real estate sector: Real estate upcycle: Possibly morphing into consumer discretionary

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FY24 was an interesting year with strong gains across markets caps and sectors. While the Nifty 50 Index was up 29%, the Midcap Index was up 60%, the Smallcap Index was up 70%, Nifty 500 Index was up 39%. The best performing sector was Realty, with the Nifty Realty sector gaining 133%, coincidentally this was … Read more

asset allocation: Portfolios need to have mid and smallcaps to capture the breadth of India opportunity: Radhika Gupta

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Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO, Edelweiss MF, says “we are telling people, do not switch your existing mid and smallcap fund holdings and pay a lot of tax, but at least put incremental money in multi-cap funds. Could a behaviour of this kind happen? Yes. So that could lead to a moderating of flows by … Read more

general elections: ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: Uncertainty surrounding upcoming general elections has dissipated: Torus ORO PMS

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The outcome of the recently concluded assembly elections in five states has sent a clear message that the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming general elections has dissipated, says Nitin Agarwal. CEO, Torus ORO PMS. “With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong showing, investors can now anticipate continued stability and a focus on growth-oriented policies. This aligns perfectly … Read more

staggered buying: ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: Why is this asset manager cautious on markets and recommends staggered buying?

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The gloomy global economic outlook, optimally projected earnings estimate, coupled with high quartile valuation multiples has prompted Waterfield Advisors to take a cautious stance on the Indian market. “The benchmark Nifty-50 is trading at over 20 times its 1-year forward earnings. Though this multiple appears reasonable, it is not cheap compared to other global and … Read more

hedge funds: Thomas Schneeweis on 9 things to look at before investing in hedge funds

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Eminent fund manager Thomas Schneeweis says focusing on past performance is the first and biggest mistake investors make when it comes to asset allocation. According to Schneeweis, investors should be rather focused on risk instead of returns. “Much of the past, though interesting, may have very little relevance to what we do today,” he said.” … Read more