IDFC First Bank | V Vaidyanathan: IDFC First 2.0: 80% of deposits retail now; to touch Rs 6 lakh cr in 5 years: V Vaidyanathan

IDFC First Bank | V Vaidyanathan: IDFC First 2.0: 80% of deposits retail now; to touch Rs 6 lakh cr in 5 years: V Vaidyanathan

V Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO, IDFC First Bank, says massive floods in Tamil Nadu five or six months ago disturbed the joint liability group (JLG) portfolio. IDFC First has taken extra provisions on that book because people at the bottom of the pyramid suffer during a calamity as it affects their earnings and hence the … Read more

Quant Mutual Fund answers FAQs on Sebi probe, returns expectations

Quant Mutual Fund answers FAQs on Sebi probe, returns expectations

Notwithstanding the Sebi investigation on the asset management firm in a front-running case, Quant Mutual Fund today assured investors that the fund house is functioning normally and that the performance of its schemes should be at par with its style. “Returns are a by-product of research capabilities and style of management. In Quant, we manage … Read more

portfolio: Why is it right time to reshuffle your portfolio? Feroze Azeez answers

portfolio: Why is it right time to reshuffle your portfolio? Feroze Azeez answers

“Like you rightly pointed out rejigging the portfolio or monitoring your portfolio is an annual exercise which you always should do. But there are some periods which are more momentous from a perspective of their timing that at that point in time reviewing your portfolio, making changes makes perfect sense,” says Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO, … Read more

ETMarkets PMS Talk: We will see a strong build up for India as a single-country destination for FII flows: Tridib Pathak

ETMarkets PMS Talk: We will see a strong build up for India as a single-country destination for FII flows: Tridib Pathak

“While FII flows will remain volatile, we think as time progresses, we will see a strong build up for India as a single-country destination for FII flows,” says Tridib Pathak, Executive Director and Portfolio Manager at Avendus Olivo PMS. In an interview with ETMarkets, Pathak said: “We like to identify ‘change’ in business fundamentals which … Read more

Margin Trading Facility: Explained: What are the advantages of marginal trading facility or MTF

Margin Trading Facility: Explained: What are the advantages of marginal trading facility or MTF

Margin Trading Facility is an exchange approved product. It’s a safe and secure product that lets investors purchase more stocks with the limited capital. It involves borrowing money from a brokerage to purchase stocks and repaying the capital with interest later. This method is often referred to as leverage trading, amplifies returns but carries risks … Read more

risk mitigation: Trading journal is the most underrated risk mitigation technique. Here’s a 5-step guide

risk mitigation: Trading journal is the most underrated risk mitigation technique. Here’s a 5-step guide

This week Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was addressing brokers in BSE. She appealed to the exchanges to maintain stability and mitigate systemic risk to protect the retail investor. The regulators have done a fantastic job of protecting the investors. But the onus shouldn’t be theirs alone. As a responsible individual, you too must do a … Read more

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

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

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

mcx gold: Learn with ETMarkets: Know the psychology of bullion trading via emotion management

mcx gold: Learn with ETMarkets: Know the psychology of bullion trading via emotion management

Trading in MCX gold and silver contracts can be a rollercoaster ride, influenced not only by market dynamics but also by the psychological factors that govern traders’ decision- making processes. Delving into the psychology of trading reveals the complex interplay of emotions that can impact trading outcomes. In this article, we’ll explore the common emotions … Read more

gold trading: Learn with ETMarkets: Mastering gold, silver trading with MACD, fibonacci retracements

gold trading: Learn with ETMarkets: Mastering gold, silver trading with MACD, fibonacci retracements

For traders seeking a more sophisticated approach to MCX Gold and Silver contracts, the fusion of the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator with Fibonacci retracement levels offers a nuanced strategy. This advanced technique aims to identify optimal entry and exit points by leveraging both technical indicators. Long Entry Strategy: Fibonacci Retracement near 50%:Look for … Read more

Risk Management: Learn with ETMarkets: Navigating MCX gold and silver contracts through technical indicators

Risk Management: Learn with ETMarkets: Navigating MCX gold and silver contracts through technical indicators

For traders eyeing positions in MCX Gold and Silver contracts, mastering key technical indicators is crucial for making informed decisions in the dynamic precious metals market. This exploration centers on the effective use of Moving Averages, particularly the Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) 8 and 21, for identifying trends, potential reversal points, and implementing risk management … Read more