Irrespective of good times or bad times, if you follow these basic rules with your money you are sure to reap rewards and a secure future! 1 . Invest early! The early bird gets the worm and the nectar in the flower too! There is no bigger mantra than starting to invest early. The difference in an investment...

Why pharma is the cure?? Investing was never as difficult as it seems today. In times like these, it's best to go for safe sectors. Pharmaceuticals might just be a good example, difficult though it is for investors to decipher. But why pharma? Here are some reasons: 1. Chemical synthesis skills Indian...

Both open-end and closed-end mutual funds comprise a portfolio of securities (such as stocks and bonds) that is managed by a professional money manager. If you wish to invest in the fund, you buy shares. Basically, however, that is where the similarities end. A key difference between the two types of...

The past three years have been a dream run for Delhi-based property agent Virendra Saxena. There was always a crowd of prospective buyers at his office. Saxena had his hands so full that he didn't have time for those looking for rented accommodation. It didn't make sense to spend time finding...

Investment mantra: Whenever market provides opportunity, book profits. Risk management is also important. View on interest rate movements: Interest rates will decline from current levels, as RBI will take steps to moderate and keep inflationary expectations under check. Interest rate outlook: Interest...