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Want safer returns than FDs? How retail investors can earn 7.5-9% via bonds without taking riskAmidst interest rate volatility and global uncertainty, fixed-income investors are exploring safer alternatives to bank deposits. Experts s...
Retiring with a large EPF corpus? Here’s how to allocate money across fixed income and mutual fundsRetirees with large EPF corpus need to balance safety with growth. Financial planners advise focusing on stable, tax-efficient income gener...
Bond laddering: What it is, how it works, and who should use it in 8 takes
FD rates set to rise? RBI repo decision may bring good news for investorsRising inflation may not force the RBI to increase the repo rate this time around, but in later MPC meetings, the likelihood of higher repo...
Want regular and reliable income in retirement? Here’s how G-Secs can help youGovernment Securities (G-Secs) offer retirees a safe, predictable income, but a G-Sec-heavy strategy alone can be eroded by inflation. Expe...
How senior citizens can earn monthly income of Rs 1 lakh through top government schemes with highest returnsSenior citizens can achieve a Rs 1 lakh monthly income using government schemes. Options like SCSS and RBI bonds offer over 8% returns. Exp...
Can bonds build steady secondary income? Jiraaf’s Vineet Agarwal explainsSecondary income is crucial for evolving lifestyles and financial security. Amidst inflation and volatility, fixed-income instruments like ...
Building predictable wealth with bonds: The power of laddering and diversificationInvestors seeking predictable returns can leverage bond investing through laddering and diversification. This strategy involves spreading i...
Retail investors are waking up to bonds—here’s why it matters, says Vineet AgarwalBonds are gaining traction among retail investors in India. Vineet Agarwal of Jiraaf highlights the shift towards fixed income. He suggests...
The yield curve is dead, long live customized durationTraditional yield curve strategies are becoming obsolete amid global volatility. Investors must now adopt tailored approaches like bond lad...
Risks you should be aware of while investing in bonds onlineOnline bond platforms have opened up a new vista of opportunities to build a diversified fixed income portfolio. These platforms offer bond...
Bond ladder strategy: 5 things to knowInvest in bonds that have staggered maturity dates, with a range of maturities from short term to long term.
Why target maturity mutual funds are a good bet nowHigh yields across maturities, low expense ratio and almost zero default risk make these funds a good bet.
Profit from rate hikes with a target maturity fund ladderLaddering is a process in which an investor can buy multiple schemes that will mature in different years. In this case, wealth managers bel...
Debt mutual fund investments in 2022The management of liquidity will be the key challenge for central banks in 2022, which can lead to surprises and investors should prepare f...
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged: 5 things fixed deposit investors can do to get better returnsOver the last two weeks, HDFC Bank, HDFC and Bajaj Finance have increased interest rates on their FDs. After the latest status quo announce...
How to create a bond ladder using target maturity debt mutual fundsRecently, creating such a bond ladder in mutual fund schemes was not easy. However, the launch of multiple target maturity debt funds in re...
Build a fixed income portfolio to tide over rate worriesInvestors wanting to avoid forecasting the direction of interest rates could consider a debt strategy called 'laddering', which involves bu...
Debt index funds with 'AAA' PSU bonds, SDLs score high on safetyDebt funds based on assessing credit risks were in great demand a couple of years ago. And the winning formula was the riskier, the better....
Reasons why you should consider investing in the new Bharat Bond ETF seriesThe Bharat Bond ETF is a passively managed instrument with a fixed maturity date. It will invest only in AAA-rated bonds issued by public s...