Your Rights as a Financial Planning Client

Working with a financial planner can be an extremely rewarding and valuable experience for you and your family. If you’ve decided to work with a financial planner, it’s important to understand your rights in the professional relationship. By knowing your rights and what to expect from a financial planner, you can take an active role […]

Stock picking is not dead

Passive investing styles have been gaining traction in developed markets and increasing in popularity in India. Anil Ghelani, Head of Passive Investments & Products at DSP Mutual Fund, shares his views on whether ETFs, index funds and smart beta strategies will eclipse active fund management. Do you believe active fund managers are struggling to generate […]

Health insurance for senior citizens

Senior citizens account for nearly 50 per cent of the total deaths (5,598) caused by the novel Corona Virus Disease-related (COVID-19) in India, as on June 2 and as per the Union Health Ministry’s data. The elderly make up just 10 per cent of the country’s population. This apart, individuals with co-morbidities – existing ailments […]

Sovereign gold bonds… should you buy?

  The first tranche of sovereign gold bond issue of FY21 opened for subscription on Monday and was priced at ₹4,639 per unit. The previous issues are trading at a discount to the current issue as well as to the price of physical gold. The current issue price of gold bond is calculated based on the […]

Sailing through extreme market fluctuations

During the immense uncertainty in the markets currently, it’s more important than ever for investors to understand why having the right investment mix for your situation is critical in good times in the financial markets and during downturns. While you can’t control the ups and downs in the economy, a simple sensible approach helps to […]