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7 best ways to maximise profit using a diversified portfolio
August 21, 2021 10:30 AM EDT| By AshishThe importance of a well-diversified investment portfolio should never be undervalued in any market condition. While the bulls are driving the market, investors are assured of high returns. But the situation changes when bears weigh on the market s.....
A quick guide to investing in earnings season
August 20, 2021 01:53 AM EDT| By AshishHighlights Earnings season is considered as one of the most critical periods during a financial year for stock markets. During this period, publicly traded companies release their quarterly reports. The significance of the financial reports ca.....
How is cost-pull inflation different from demand-pull inflation?
August 18, 2021 01:39 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaInflation is seldom received with welcoming arms as it is often taken as an indication of the economy going haywire. However, rising levels of inflation can often just be a warning signal, and in some specific instances, inflation can even act as a.....
10 personal finance hacks that can change your life
August 13, 2021 10:00 AM EDT| By AshishHighlights Personal finance can be a tricky subject for those who lack financial discipline in their life. People who lack financial discipline in life end up adding stress to their life. Maintaining healthy finances just requires a prop.....
Can investments in IPO help you earn big?
August 06, 2021 10:00 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The stock market has seen a slew of companies offering IPOs in the recent times. IPO of a firm with high growth potential is a medium for its investors to grow their capital. Make the right match and earn big, you must base your .....
A look at a few leading Sectors for long term investment
August 06, 2021 09:57 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaAmerican billionaire investor Charlie Munger once said - waiting helps as an investor since many people just can't stand to wait. The amount of success achieved in investing is directly proportional to the period of investment. Extended investment .....
Credit Card Myths You Should Know About
August 05, 2021 09:14 AM EDT| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Credit cards can help you manage your cash flow, build your credit rating so you can qualify for other financial products. There are over 62.8 million credit cards issued across the UK. The credit card allows a card holder to spe.....
Looking to chalk out a profitable portfolio? Here are three ways
August 04, 2021 10:20 PM EDT| By AshishA well-diversified investment portfolio plays a critical part in any investor’s success. It is essential to know how to determine an asset allocation which matches your goals and risk appetite. Thus, investors can build portfolios employing .....
How to de-risk your pension savings?
August 04, 2021 09:36 AM EDT| By Kamalika GhoshMaintaining a comfortable lifestyle with the same standard of living after retirement is among the most important financial goals of people. Pension schemes are the best long-term investments to secure your future and have a comfortable life post-r.....
Looking to boost portfolio returns? Here are five simple strategies
August 03, 2021 10:13 PM EDT| By AshishAll investors look for ways to maximise their portfolio returns. However, getting best returns is not only about finding and purchasing best assets. Bear v.....
What is the over 80s Pension?
August 02, 2021 03:13 AM EDT| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Everyone over 80 of age in the UK is entitled to pension of £4,000 a year. Over 100,000 retirees in this bracket have not claimed state pension payment yet, as per some reports. The pension is taxable and may affect your ov.....
What investors need to know before placing a stop-loss order?
August 01, 2021 10:07 PM EDT| By AshishStop-loss is a widely used term in the stock market, which refers to an order placed with a broker to buy or sell a security when it reaches a certain price. Investors place a stop-loss order when they expect stock prices to move against their expe.....
Are you an investor or a speculator? Here’s the difference between the two
July 29, 2021 10:47 PM EDT| By AshishThe core rule followed by investors and traders globally is to earn a maximum profit from transactions done in the market. However, the levels of risks taken by investors and speculators differ. The level of risk and probability of failure is rela.....
What is meant by bottom-up investing? Should you go for it?
July 27, 2021 10:19 PM EDT| By AshishInvesting is generally divided into two broad approaches. While the first one considers various macroeconomic factors such as the gross domestic product, and geopolitical situation, the second one analyses the performance of a company or its shares.....
What is Couch to Financial Fitness programme all about?
July 27, 2021 02:27 AM EDT| By Suhita PoddarSummary Launched by MoneyHelper, Couch to Financial Fitness is an online programme to help people deal with the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The new programme is based on a similar platform called Couch to 5K, which aims at .....
Roth IRA: Is it the best way to invest money for your retirement years?
July 27, 2021 01:39 AM EDT| By Kamalika GhoshA Roth IRA is an individual retirement account to which you can contribute after-tax dollars and that can provide you with tax-free income and growth in retirement, while there are no current-year tax benefits. You can also withdraw the amount tax-.....
Low-risk or high-risk investment? Which one should you go for?
July 26, 2021 10:06 PM EDT| By AshishSummary Risk is one of the fundamental attributes of any investment. However, not all investors can figure out the risk associated with an investment. They must also understand the difference between a low-risk and a high-risk investment. .....
How to invest in dividend stocks in UK
July 26, 2021 01:56 AM EDT| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Investing in dividend stocks is a great way to generate a stream of stable income. Although higher dividend yield is considered favourable, dividend yield traps must be avoided. Dividend income may also get taxed. Dividend s.....
Which are the six popular tech trends transforming our lives?
July 24, 2021 10:58 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine Media‘It’s not that we use technology, we live technology.’ - Godfrey Reggio As the saying goes, human lives are greatly influenced by every evolution that takes place in the tech world. Technology gives us a new pace to race against .....
Thinking of investing in mutual funds? Here’s how to pick the right fund
July 23, 2021 10:48 AM EDT| By AayushSummary An SIP is an investment technique wherein an investor does not try to time the market by waiting for a dip to buy. An index-based mutual fund basically tries to replicate the performance of its underlying index such as the ASX 200 in Au.....