FPIs stay bullish on growth stocks, cut defensive bets a bit

FPIs stay bullish on growth stocks, cut defensive bets a bit

Foreign portfolio investors have been heavily selling Indian shares in the run-up to the general elections. But what’s notable is FPIs have been paring their holdings of defensive stocks instead of those with more growth potential. This shows they remain bullish on the sustained earnings potential of growth stocks in industries like discretionary spending and … Read more

repayment strategy: Are loans against MF investments better than credit card or personal loans? Shweta Jain answers

repayment strategy: Are loans against MF investments better than credit card or personal loans? Shweta Jain answers

Shweta Jain, Founder, Investography, says “do not take the loan unless it is absolutely necessary. Do not take this just for splurging on something offhand. Take this as an option against your credit card loan because those work out quite expensive. Do take these as an option against personal loans. And, of course, pay as … Read more

Nifty 500: Nifty 500: Get diversification with better returns vs Nifty

Nifty 500: Nifty 500: Get diversification with better returns vs Nifty

Mumbai: Financial planners have started recommending Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund’s Nifty 500 Index Fund to clients who want to keep their equity portfolio simple with fewer schemes. Nifty 500 finds favour as it covers 91% of India’s market capitalisation, compared to the Nifty 50, which is primarily large cap-oriented and covers just 50% market-cap. “Nifty … Read more