The problem with owning 13 mutual funds to reach Rs 4.67 crore goalAn investor's 13-mutual fund portfolio, aiming for Rs 4.67 crore, was deemed over-fragmented and style-overlapping. An expert advised conso...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Rs 20k SIP in risky instrument with high return or Rs 27k SIP in less-risky option? The math of investing more vs chasing higher returnsChasing higher returns is a good aim to have. But it’s not as easy as it looks. Having a year or two of above-average returns is easy actua...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Flexi cap fund inflows halve to Rs 5,175 crore in May after record April. Is this profit booking or a buying opportunity?Flexi cap fund inflows dropped 49% in May to Rs 5,175 crore after April’s record surge, reflecting broader moderation across equity categor...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Rs 1 lakh salary, Rs 20,000 savings: Is early retirement possible? 22-year-old starts retirement planning from day one of careerA 22-year-old who is about to start a job in Mumbai with a monthly salary of around Rs 1 lakh turned to Reddit for advice on retirement pla...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
PPF, SCSS and NSC have outperformed equity in last 2 years, but should you write off equities?Small savings schemes vs Nifty indices: While equities have shown muted returns recently, small savings schemes have offered stable returns...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit Fireside | Patience, allocation & compounding, not social media tips, only reliable path to a ₹100-crore portfolio: Radhika GuptaRadhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund emphasizes patience and disciplined compounding for wealth creation. She advises investors to accept...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Wealth Wisdom of the day: ‘Big money is not in buying and selling. But in…’ – What you can learn from Charlie Munger’s adviceWarren Buffett's business partner and the longtime Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway - Munger – passed away in November 2023, but his ast...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Retired with Rs 4 lakh in mutual funds? Here's what an expert suggests before starting an SWPA 74-year-old investor with Rs 4 lakh in equity mutual funds seeks advice on future income generation through Systematic Withdrawal Plans. ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Retired with 100 stocks and Rs 60,000 SIPs? Expert explains how to simplify your portfolio and plan withdrawalsRetirees face a new challenge: managing wealth after decades of building it. Experts advise simplifying complex portfolios, especially thos...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
A Rs 10,000 SIP can turn into lakhs. CA shares a simple financial fix that can add Rs 10 lakh to your wealthChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik warns against 'lifestyle creep,' where salary hikes are absorbed by increased spending, hindering wealth...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Private sector banks are the best contrarian bet for the next 3 years, says S NarenICICI Prudential AMC CIO S Naren warned that rising leverage through derivatives and margin trading poses a bigger risk than any slowdown i...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Four mutual funds restrict large inflows into gold ETFs and FoFs; Rs 25 crore cap imposedSouth Korea and Taiwan are facing market pressure despite strong gains in semiconductor giants driving the AI boom. Heavy concentration in ...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Sensex down over 10K points from Dec peak. Should MF investors buy the dip, hold positions, or wait on sidelines?The BSE Sensex has fallen over 10,000 points from its peak. Market experts suggest this presents a buying opportunity for long-term investo...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Multicap or flexicap mutual fund for a 20-year SIP? Expert explains what investors should chooseA 37-year-old investor planning a Rs 1,000 monthly SIP for 20 years sought advice on choosing between multicap and flexicap funds. Samir Sh...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Rs 5,000 SIP vs step-up SIP: CA shows the difference between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 croreStarting a small monthly SIP builds discipline. However, experts advise against keeping contributions fixed for decades. Inflation erodes p...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Have Rs 30 lakh to invest for 20 years? Here's how an expert suggests allocating the corpusInvestors receiving a large lump sum for long-term goals should avoid immediate equity deployment. Financial planners suggest parking funds...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST