How to diversify your investment portfolio

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How to diversify your investment portfolio Not all investing stories have happy endings. But there is a way to make sure one bleeding asset class doesn't mar your entire investment basket. Why you should invest in foreign stocks now Investing in foreign stocks is a feasible idea for Indian equity investors. Global diversification allows one to make the most of dollar gains. Don't ignore these incomes while filing your tax return Interest from bank deposits, bonds and even tax-free incomes have to be declared in the income tax return. Why the plastic sector is a good investment opportunity and 4 stocks to bet on right now While the recent ban on some plastic products in Maharashtra has dampened sentiments towards plastic companies, the segment's growth potential makes it a lucrative bet. The knights of IHH After a treacherous few months, which included two early losses to rival bidders, IHH Healthcare Berhad of Malaysia is set to take Fortis home. Who are the architects of what has been possibly the most nerve-racking deal in Indian healthcare history? China's patients suffer as it stonewalls Indian generics Although the country has tried keeping Indian pharma companies at bay, their life-saving products continue to be highly sought after. Indian companies remain besotted with China At a time when a full-blown trade war between the US and China looks imminent, how do leading Indian companies see the rise of the neighbour? Worth invoking dozens of times in their most important public communiques, to begin with. From our Partners Healthcare rates could be 20% lower than CGHS under Modicare The National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS), more commonly known as 'Modicare', is set to provide common treatments such as C-section, knee replacement, and coronary bypass surgery at rates that are 15-20% less than what's offered by the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). From our Partners FAQs About Recurring Deposits: Everything you need to know Unlike Fixed Deposit, you can deposit a fixed sum with your Bank or Post Office for a pre-defined term every month. Why retail investors don't make money when investing directly in equity Retail investors often find it difficult to make money in direct equities. Their investment behavior holds the clues. How to replace your current salary with investment income after retirement On retirement, your savings should generate income that can partially replace the pre-retirement salary. Find out what it takes to achieve this target. Top Mutual Funds SCHEME NAME RATING 1 M(%) 6 M(%) 1 YR(%) 3 YRS(%) JM Core 11 Direct Plan-Growth 0.82 -3.77 12.41 15.98 JM Core 11 Fund-Growth 0.75 -4.16 11.50 14.35 Axis Bluechip Fund Direct Plan-Growth 3.51 9.71 24.32 13.93 ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Direct-Growth -3.15 -10.35 5.87 12.97 IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund Direct-Growth -3.12 -10.63 5.23 12.68 FeaturedDSP BlackRock Focus Direct Plan-Growth ★★★★★ 0.14 -3.56 7.74 9.14 Start SIP Indian investors should add foreign stocks to their investment portfolios There are many ways to invest in global equities: Mutual funds investing in global equities and ETFs listed on Indian exchanges investing in global indices. Why you should not invest in too many bond funds It is advisable to take a simplistic approach while building a bond fund portfolio, say experts. Investors need not look beyond 2-3 types of schemes.

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