Investing Insights

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5 Behavioural Biases That Influence Our Investment Decisions

Human behaviour takes shape over a period of time based on various factors. Some of these include what we see, read, watch, and learn from people in our lives, television, social media, etc.

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What Are the Different Types of Waiting Periods in a Health Insurance Policy?

How will a health insurance company respond in the following scenarios for individual health insurance policies?

Best Ways for NRIs to Invest in Indian Equities

India is an oasis of growth in a desert. India has a huge NRI population, with millions of them living in various developed and developing countries across the world. While these NRIs stay and earn income in various countries, they face the challenge of limited investment opportunities in most developed countries.

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Child Education Planning - Why Is It Important, and How to Plan For It?

Every parent aspires to send their children to the best college/institute for higher education. However, most of the time, the best college comes with a high price tag. Considering the higher number of students applying for admission and the limited supply of seats with good colleges, the competition is very high.

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Form is Temporary, Class is Permanent

In cricket, we see many big players being criticized when they are out of form in a few games. Then there are some players who play well in a T-20 format but are unable to perform in the 50-overs or the test-match format.

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Nominee vs Legal Heir: Who Has the Right to Your Mutual Funds?

SEBI has taken the important initiative of making people choose nomination for their mutual fund investments. Investors must either provide nomination details in the specified format or opt out of it with a prescribed declaration form. For existing assets, the deadline for nomination or opting out of it is 30th June 2024, post which the mutual fund folios will be frozen for debits.

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Transmission of Mutual Funds: Lost a Loved One? Here Is the Process to Claim Their Units

Coping with the emotional and financial pain of losing a loved one can be difficult. While you are overcoming the emotional pain, you have to deal with the deceased person's financial matters also at the same time.

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What Is Nomination? Why Should All Your Mutual Fund Investments Have It and How to Do It?

As an investor, you work hard all your life to invest towards your financial goals. You do that to ensure your family doesn't face any financial hardships in the event of your untimely death. But what if, after your death, your family members have to run around the AMC office(s), Court, and other Government offices to claim your assets?

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The Right Way to Invest: Keep it Simple, Stay Patient and Be Disciplined

For most Indians, financial freedom means having enough money to live life on your own terms. No need to depend on others or worry about costs for basic needs. Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? But it's achievable if you follow the right investment approach with discipline.

Nifty PSU stocks Rose More than 100% Last Year: Should You Invest?

The Nifty PSE Index gave an eye-popping 113.39% return (as of 30th April 2024) in the last one year. With this kind of performance, the index has grabbed the attention of investors. Many of them are looking to invest in it. In this article, we will explore the Nifty PSE Index, its constituents and the sectors they are spread across, its returns, who should invest and how much.

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Your Guide to Buying a Health Insurance Policy

Several general insurance companies and standalone health insurance companies offer health insurance plans. Each company offers multiple health insurance plans. Within each health insurance plan, there can be two to four variants.

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Financial Emergency: Is Taking a Loan Against Mutual Fund Units Better Than Redeeming Them?

Sometimes, we face financial emergencies and the only option left is to sell our assets or take a loan against them. In this article, we will discuss whether taking a loan against mutual fund units is better than redeeming them.