How to check the financial health of a bank: Metrics that matter
The global financial crisis of 2007-09 shattered the popular notion that banks are the safest place on earth to park your funds. While authorities might bail out banks that are considered too big to fail, it would help if you…
How to read stock charts and trading patterns
Timing the market, they say, is a fool’s errand. Yet, chartists or technical analysts swear that making and interpreting charts can help understand stock movement. At first glance, stock charts look like a disorganized collection of lines, numbers, and words.…
Understanding the difference between large cap, mid cap, and small cap funds
For people who are new to the stock market, it is important to know the difference between small cap, mid cap, and large cap stocks. In terms of growth potential and risk, they are not the same. Likewise, mutual funds…
Understanding the benefits of income tax return (ITR) filing
Are you a salaried employee, or someone who owns a business or engaged in any profession where your income exceeds Rs. 2.5 lakh in a fiscal year? If so, you have to pay your taxes and file your income tax…
How to invest in Nifty: A step-by-step guide
Direct stock market investing is not for everyone. Among the alternatives, investing in index funds and mutual funds has gained popularity among investors in recent years. Essentially, index funds track the entire market by buying all shares included in an…
How to build a career in the stock market: A guide
Trading in stocks can be fun and an intellectually stimulating career. The stock market is one of the most dynamic sectors of finance and ideally suited for someone interested in investment, analysis, and economic trends. The sector attracts people who…
How to choose mutual funds in India in 2025?
Indians, who had traditionally invested in bank deposits and gold, have embraced equity investments such as stocks and mutual funds wholeheartedly. Since direct stock investing is not for everyone, mutual funds have emerged as the top investment choice for millions…
A guide to investing in the best logistics stocks in India
Commerce has stitched much of the world together, facilitating seamless movement of goods within and outside the national borders. The logistics sector in India, driven by significant improvements in infrastructure such as an expanding highway network, a well-connected railway network,…
Top fund managers in India in 2025
Fund managers are rockstars of the investment world. They manage mutual funds that pool investors’ money to create a diversified portfolio of financial securities such as stocks, bonds, and other instruments. Known for their distinct investment style, professional fund managers…
