How do you calculate returns from your investments when the investments you make (inflows) and returns you get (outflows) are at different periods in time ? Using XIRR to calculate CAGR. For example, you could buy shares of a company at different prices and at different periods of time. You could then sell it off afterRead More
How many loans can I have ?
Acquiring your favorite assets through a loan is probably the one of the most easiest way to fulfill your materialistic needs and wants. However, it is also one of the most easiest ways to become a pauper as well. If you don’t keep an eye on how many loans you accumulate, it will be aRead More
Real Estate Outlook in India
Are you planning to buy real estate in India ? Have you kept aside money for purchasing that dream home this year ? If yes, then read on. Real Estate Outlook in India does not paint for a very sunny side of things in your overall financial planning. A lot of factors are screaming outRead More
What is KYC? Know Your Customer (KYC) Guidelines
What is KYC is a very important question if you are investing or using financial services. Know Your Customer or KYC requirements and guidelines were effective January 1st 2010 for all mutual fund investors in India, irrespective of how much amount you invest in them. If you don’t know What is KYC, here is a smallRead More
Where to Invest for Retirement Planning ?
Retirement planning should stand out as the most important financial goal in an investor’s financial planning exercise. Where to invest for retirement planning is an often asked question. The answer is pretty simple if you understand goal based investing. Hop over to it now if you haven’t read through it. Once back, it should beRead More
Best Mutual Funds to Invest in India
If you are looking for best mutual funds to invest in 2013 in India, go here to read my article on the same. Everything below is for 2012 and earlier so you might want to skip reading. If you are looking for best mutual funds to invest in 2012 in India, do read our newRead More