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Is it Right Time to Invest in Small-Cap?

Small Cap

Time and again, investors have been lured by high return potential of small-cap companies. This is because smaller companies have potential to give very high returns in a very short duration of time. There are instances when a small-cap company has given more than 10x returns within one year of time. Such huge returns are unheard of in any other segment of stock markets, viz. Large and Mid size companies. 

With such a high return potential also comes the risk of losing your capital. One of the best ways to reduce this investment risk is to time your entry. Though difficult, timing is not impossible. This article gives our in-depth analysis of how to make use of the current opportunity in the small-cap space...

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5 Tips to ride Market Volatility for better Returns

5 Tips To Ride The Market Volatility

Indian stock markets have been quite volatile in the calendar year 2018. If we look at the difference between the peak to the lowest point, Sensex has corrected by 15%, Midcap by 25% and Small-cap by more than 30%. It is quite natural for any investor to get worried when they see the value of their hard-earned money getting eroded. The pain compounds exponentially  if the value of the investments becomes lower than the principal amount invested. You may wonder how to protect your capital and what should be done in such a situation.

To understand the investor behaviour better, we have analysed possible reactions from the investors during such situations of market volatility. We found few common behaviour biases that needs to be tamed for better investor experience...

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Comparison of different Financial Advisors

Comparison of different Financial Advisors

There are various types of investment advisors, who claim to be low cost and best for you. However, most of us find it confusing when it comes to choose which one to choose. So, we felt the time is appropriate to classify all the advisors into two categories. One who claims they don't charge you explicitly (Category 1) for their advice and second is Category 2, who charge you explicitly for their advice. We cover in this article the differences between these advisors and which one is appropriate for you.

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Advantages of working with a Financial Advisor

Advantages of working with a Financial Advisor

Benefits of taking a professional help far outweighs the charges you pay. Using the services of an financial advisor is a smart move as they have a broader and deeper knowledge of money management than most of us. The four key benefits of working with a professional are: You save money, Gives Clarity about your Financial Journey, Gives more bang for your buck, Reduces overall risk in the portfolio.To know about the benefits in detail, read this blog.

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