Hi Subashini, Every financial instrument has its place in the portfolio. A balanced portfolio gives you growth during good time and protects your wealth during recession. You should NEVER put your investments in just Gold or stocks or real estate. Over a long period of time equity or stock still remains...

Q :I have selected Franklin Dynamic PE Fund for investment of Rs.2 lakh. I don't want to review this investment for next 10 years. Advise me other funds, also offer your comments on Franklin Dynamic PE Fund. Answer :This is an asset allocation fund invested in debt and equity depending upon market's...

1. Achieve your goals A financial plan is a road map to your future; it tells you where you are today, where you are going and what steps you need to take to get there. Our 'Basic Plan' will let you know if you are on track to achieve your goals, whether they are buying a car or house, funding...

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...

Brought Wealth Zoom: Suzlon Energy,Areva T&D Safe Wealth: NTPC, Glaxo SmithKline Consumer The steady erosion in the NAVs of the model portfolios continues in line with the broad market indices. In spite of the 700-point rally on a day when our portfolios are marked to market, Wealth Zoom's NAV...

This is a nice article I read in today's Seatte Times, which is really needed in this volatile market. I am always trying to figure out the right time to move funds from stocks to bonds and what % of my portfolio I should move. Don't kick yourself when portfolio's down By Gail MarksJarvis...