Does a Covered Call really work? When to use this strategy & when not to

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Does a Covered Call really work? When to use this strategy & when not to This strategy involves selling a Call Option of the stock you are holding. 'Natural ally' Trump gives Modi biggest headache in poll season Data available on IndianOil's website suggests OMCs have not revised fuel prices since April 24. 15 popular stocks that eroded Rs 4,00,000 crore investors' wealth so far in 2018 PC Jeweller alone has eroded over Rs 13,000 crore of investor wealth so far this year. Top money manager says plenty of buybacks, payouts in store over next 2 years India's equity market has had a breezy run through most part of PM Narendra Modi's stint.

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Top Mutual Funds SCHEME NAME RATING 1 M(%) 6 M(%) 1 YR(%) 3 YRS(%) JM Core 11 Direct Plan-Growth -2.23 -1.18 10.17 16.41 Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth 0.95 6.18 22.14 15.98 Kotak Select Focus Fund Direct-Growth 0.20 1.19 9.77 15.84 Mirae Asset India Equity Fund Direct- Growth 1.84 0.77 14.20 15.66 Mirae Asset India Equity Fund Regular- Growth 1.76 0.39 13.39 14.78 FeaturedDSP BlackRock Equity Opportunities Direct Plan-Growth ★★★★★ 0.25 0.43 11.87 17.13 Start SIP

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Market Moguls: In times of uncertainty, fund mart undergoes overhaul  There will be increased pressure on fund houses and distributors for some time now. Boiling crude, falling rupee: Here's how to play the theme on D-Street The developments are stoking inflationary pressure, keeping policymakers on their toes. Rs 14,00,000 crore stressed assets up for sale: What is stopping desi investors? Modi's attempt to slash bad loans is being stymied by his fight on corruption. Paathshala: Should you opt for growth or dividend option in mutual funds  Financial planners believe investors would do well to invest and opt for the growth option.

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E-way bill: All you need to know & experiences of the first month Under GST, E-way bill is governed by a uniform set of rules applicable throughout the country. Oil at $80 in medium term? Iran chaos suggests so Brent soared to $77 after US President Trump decided to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date   Indostar Capital Finance Ltd. 570.00 - 572.00 09-05-2018 11-05-2018 Milestone Furniture Ltd. 45.00 07-05-2018 11-05-2018 U H Zaveri Ltd. 36.00 08-05-2018 14-05-2018 Five Core Electronics Ltd. 140.00 09-05-2018 11-05-2018 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXIX - III (1131 Days) Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 03 May 2018 17 May 2018 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXIX - III (1131 Days) Direct-DY Debt: FMP Closed-end 03 May 2018 17 May 2018 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXIX - III (1131 Days) Direct-Flexi D Debt: FMP Closed-end 03 May 2018 17 May 2018 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXIX - III (1131 Days) Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 03 May 2018 17 May 2018 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXIX - III (1131 Days) Reg-Flexi D Debt: FMP Closed-end 03 May 2018 17 May 2018 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

Delhi-NCR top office leasing destination for Chinese companies: report Delhi features prominently among such cities while Singapore is the top destination for mainland firms expanding overseas.

Jaypee Infratech's customers write to IRP to protect home buyers' interest Home buyers have also questioned the criteria adopted for evaluating various bidders interested in debt-resolution of Jaypee Infratech, saying that it is "arbitrary and highly skewed in favour of financial creditors".

Real estate appellate tribunal overrules MahaRERA, says external factors not an excuse for delays The real estate tribunal said this as it sets aside a MahaRERA order on Indiabulls Greens in Panvel and sends it back for fresh hearing.

MahaRera will keep strict vigil on projects in progress MahaRERA has started a conciliation forum, a platform formed by the members of the Mumbai Grahak Panchayat and developer bodies, such as Credai.

One year of RERA: Tardy implementation restricts gains Considering the pros and cons, RERA needs to cover a lot of ground for its effective implementation, in order to serve its desired purpose.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series IV Direct-D Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 27 Mar 2018 27 Jun 2018 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series IV Direct-G Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 27 Mar 2018 27 Jun 2018 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series IV Reg-D Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 27 Mar 2018 27 Jun 2018 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series IV Reg-G Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 27 Mar 2018 27 Jun 2018 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Fund Series VI Reg-G Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 11 Apr 2018 10 Jul 2018 500 More >>

Views and Recommendations

Buy Sanwaria Consumer, target Rs 30: Rakesh Bansal 10 May, 2018, 01:42 PM IST Buy Sanwaria Consumer Ltd. at a price target of Rs 30. Buy Buy Kajaria Ceramics, target Rs 690: Edelweiss Financial Services 10 May, 2018, 10:03 AM IST Buy Kajaria Ceramics Ltd. at a price target of Rs 690. Buy Buy Godrej Consumer Products, target Rs 1265: Edelweiss Financial Services 10 May, 2018, 09:55 AM IST Buy Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. at a price target of Rs 1265. Buy Hold Jubilant Foodworks, target Rs 2766: Edelweiss Financial Services 10 May, 2018, 09:41 AM IST Hold Jubilant Foodworks Ltd. at a price target of Rs 2766. Hold

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