Sentiment Analysis: Understanding The Market’s Emotions
Investor's Psychology

Sentiment Analysis: Understanding The Market’s Emotions

The stock market is a lot like those chatty colony aunties. You might wonder what the connection is, but believe it or not, both thrive on non-stop gossip, where whispers often carry more weight than a megaphone. 📣

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Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 ETF: Should You Invest or Not?
Stock Market

Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 ETF: Should You Invest or Not?

Alert! 🚨 A new entity has made its presence known in the investment community, and I am here to scrutinise it for your benefit. As per official announcements, this new entity brings ample opportunities for investors to generate a large corpus without observing the market for 70 hours a week. Oops! Sorry, Mr. Narayan Murthy. 😅

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Corporate Governance: Rules, Repercussions and Resolutions
Investor's Psychology

Corporate Governance: Rules, Repercussions and Resolutions

We all find formal talks like laws and regulations difficult to grasp; these concepts can even be boring sometimes. Reading about corporate governance in the business world could sound similar to that, but don't worry, as I will help you amusingly understand this bookish topic. You will find my amusing approach to explaining corporate governance more engaging than a bookish style.

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5 Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Mutual Fund Portfolio
Mutual Funds

5 Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Mutual Fund Portfolio

Have you ever noticed? When you type "mutual fund" and go to your search engine's "image" section, there are photos of plants symbolising money in half of the results 🪴. The banner image of this article is a good example of this pattern. This makes one think, why plants? Are graphic designers simply out of ideas?

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Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Tax-Saving MF
Mutual Funds

Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Tax-Saving MF

Individuals wishing to reduce their tax burden while potentially receiving favourable returns may find Tax-Saving Mutual Funds (MFs) to be an appealing choice. These funds, often categorised as Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS), provide both tax benefits and market exposure. However, before entering into this investment option, it is critical to understand its pros and cons.

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ESG Excellence in India: A Deep Dive into the Top Performing Companies
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ESG Excellence in India: A Deep Dive into the Top Performing Companies

When you look at a successful company, the first thought that usually comes to mind is, "Wow! The founder must have had a great idea." Well, an idea sure is the base for establishing a new business, but it's not enough to take it to the top and then maintain that leadership position over the years. Right decisions at the right time, increasing profits, positive returns, and persistence assist in completing the journey from a new business to a successful one.

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Critical Illness Policy: What is It and Do You Need It?
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Critical Illness Policy: What is It and Do You Need It?

“Ek se bhale do, do se bhale chaar, manjil apni dur, rasta karna paar.” You know, when it comes to our health, having regular health insurance is pretty good for basic stuff, like doctor visits and regular hospital trips. But let's face it, life can throw some real curveballs at us. Things like cancer or a heart attack are not just a big health challenge but also a financial hit. That's where Critical Illness Insurance steps in. Think of it as your financial lifeline when facing big health problems, kind of like your emergency stash of extra cash when things get tough.

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How to Build a Good Mutual Fund Portfolio?
Mutual Funds

How to Build a Good Mutual Fund Portfolio?

Do you know what a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is? An MPV is a vehicle with various seats for people of all ages, body types, and numbers. There are spacious couch-like seats for adults to sit and enjoy, small ones with seat belts for children to be confined securely, and comfy rear seats to accommodate the frail bodies of old-age citizens. In the world of investments, mutual funds are like an MPV. 🚘

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How to do Sector-Wise Comparison of Companies?
Stock Market

How to do Sector-Wise Comparison of Companies?

Let's kick off today's article with a simple question: When you're in the market for purchasing a new car or a mobile phone, what's your go-to strategy for making the right choice? You'd probably say you compare performance, check out the features, and, without a doubt, consider different models and brands, right? But would you ever find yourself comparing an iPhone with a Micromax phone or calculating the fuel cost for a car and a plane? Not likely. 

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NSE IPO: Is It Better Than BSE?
Stock Market

NSE IPO: Is It Better Than BSE?

With a market share close to 100% in turnover, NSE has been the gang leader for a while now. Founded in 1875, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is the oldest and should technically have the upper hand over the NSE, but that’s not the case. NSE’s biggest competitor doesn’t even come close to beating it, and the likelihood of doing so is not certain at this point.

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The Simple Interest Guide to Growing Money
Finance

The Simple Interest Guide to Growing Money

Welcome to the world of finance made simple! Today, we're going to dive headfirst into the concept of Simple Interest, the kind that won't make your head spin with complicated calculations. 

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Ayushman Bharat: Transforming Healthcare in India
Macro Moves

Ayushman Bharat: Transforming Healthcare in India

Do you know what's the best gift you can offer someone? Materialistic items like money, travel, and the coolest merchandise might have popped up in your head right now. Though these things certainly make it to the list, they are not the ones topping the charts. Guess, guess! 🤔

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What is the Annual Percentage Yield and How is it Calculated?
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What is the Annual Percentage Yield and How is it Calculated?

What if I told you that your money could be working harder than just sitting in your savings account? Seriously, it's not a joke, and you don't need a degree in finance to do it. You can actually earn a bit more than your savings account interest rate. Interested in making your money work for you? Well, you're in the right place.

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Financial Ratios

Don't Overlook These Things Before Investing in a Company

Have you ever wondered if that stock you're eyeing is a real steal? Or if the company is a financial superhero or more of a financial zero? These questions often linger, but fear not, for I'm here to decode the mystery!

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Top 5 Benefits to Check in Your Employee Insurance Package
Investor's Psychology

Top 5 Benefits to Check in Your Employee Insurance Package

When applying for a job, we often think of how much the annual package should be and what the location of the office is. But you know what's more important? It's the benefits a company offers to its employees.    

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Unlocking the NSDL IPO: Is your money securely deposited in it?
Stock Market

Unlocking the NSDL IPO: Is your money securely deposited in it?

Have you ever thought about who keeps your investment safe and sound in today's digital age? Back in the day, when shares looked something like this, 👇

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 Mistakes People Make While Investing in SIPs
Mutual Funds

Mistakes People Make While Investing in SIPs

Let's visualise a full-grown tree. 🌳 Imagine it standing tall and proud, its branches laden with fruits and leaves. The climate, soil, water, and sunlight; all have played a role in transforming a tiny seedling into a thriving tree.

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Which Asset Class Should You Invest In?
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Which Asset Class Should You Invest In?

Imagine you're deciding between different dishes at a buffet – there's the trusty biryani, the classic dosa, and the always popular butter chicken. Similarly, when it comes to investing, you might have options like Fixed Deposits (FDs), Gold, and Real Estate. We'll compare the performance of these investment choices, just like figuring out which dish at the buffet might satisfy your hunger the best.

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