A new poll suggests North Dakotans have a desire to invest more of the Legacy Fund earnings in North Dakota projects benefiting taxpayers. Unfortunately, the questions used by the pollsters were misleading, which isn’t unusual in the polling business. According to the poll, 60% of eligible voters want Legacy Fund investments to be directed to
The stellar rally in Indian equities that’s made them an investor favorite has run into headwinds that go beyond elevated valuations. Earnings misses, the attractiveness of rival markets amid expectations of a dovish policy shift by the Federal Reserve and a nascent recovery in Chinese equities are casting doubts over India extending a rally that
The notable trend of women amassing wealth and gaining prominence as investors is striking. Their wealth is presently experiencing a faster growth rate compared to men, and projections suggest it could reach 35% by 2025. This reflects an annual growth rate of 5.7%, surpassing the 5.2% growth rate observed for men. What lies for women
One should properly diversify the portfolio, but over or under-diversification will not work. Reasonable diversification is important, says Mukesh Kochar, National Head of Wealth, AUM Capital. In an interview with MintGenie, Kochar said that investors must refrain from investing in a sole financial instrument or those of the same kind of instruments, as putting all
Over the past month, my 6-year-old son and I have been learning how to solve the Rubik’s Cube – and here is something that got me thinking. It is incredibly difficult to solve the Rubik’s cube, much like navigating the complexities of investing. The cube has 43 quintillion combinations, and if you stare at it
Navigating the Indian financial landscape can be akin to a thrilling yet complex journey. Amid the buzz around stocks and real estate, there lies a less talked about, yet crucial, investment avenue: debt instruments. For the discerning Indian investor, understanding and leveraging these instruments can be a game-changer. Let’s delve into why incorporating debt instruments
The investment landscape in India offers an enticing opportunity for non-resident Indians (NRIs) looking to diversify their portfolios. This is because NRIs can choose from a diverse array of options, ranging from conventional choices like real estate and equities to modern avenues such as startups and angel investing, allowing them to align with their risk
The dynamics of index funds have changed significantly in the last few years in India. With the proliferation of awareness initiatives and the introduction of innovative benchmark schemes by mutual fund houses, investors are exploring this universe with active interest. Simply put, index funds replicate a stock market index in terms of a portfolio. For
The realm of investment is expansive and continually changing, providing a multitude of strategies tailored to accommodate diverse risk tolerances, financial objectives, and investment philosophies. Discovering investment opportunities involves various methods. In addition to the conventional fundamental and technical analysis employed for this purpose, numerous investors explore both top-down and bottom-up fundamental analyses. These approaches
Funds that invest in real estate generally had a tough time in 2023. With interest rates at their highest levels in decades, the financing and refinancing needed for many formerly cheap real estate deals started to look a bit pricey. Real Estate Investment Trusts, which are many times traded on public exchanges, lost about 21%