Wanna beat market turmoil? Try direct equity SIPs

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Wanna beat market turmoil? Try direct equity SIPs Direct equity SIPs allow investors to put in money on a monthly or quarterly basis. Big on numbers, low on returns: Are IPOs really creating wealth? As many as 25 of the 40 newly-listed stocks failed to beat even Sensex's YtD return of 4%. One year on, GST offers cheer; but poll may throw a spanner The budgeted GST run rate is estimated around Rs 104k crore per month. Only 5 stocks are holding up your Nifty! What does it mean? Historically, there has been a strong correlation between market breadth and market returns.

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Top Mutual Funds SCHEME NAME RATING 1 M(%) 6 M(%) 1 YR(%) 3 YRS(%) JM Core 11 Direct Plan-Growth 0.26 -4.50 10.53 14.32 Axis Bluechip Fund Direct Plan-Growth 4.13 8.86 23.78 13.13 JM Core 11 Fund-Growth 0.19 -4.89 9.63 12.70 ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Direct-Growth -1.41 -11.34 4.92 12.42 IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund Direct-Growth -1.33 -11.66 4.31 12.10 FeaturedDSP BlackRock Equity Opportunities Direct Plan-Growth ★★★★★ -1.44 -10.23 5.38 12.70 Start SIP

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Who told you heavyweight stocks protect wealth in a falling market? 5 top stocks of India Inc from 10 major sectors have failed to deliver positive returns in 2018. Like in soccer, Messi, Ronaldo & tiki-taka in portfolio can fail you Soccer does teach us life lessons. And Fifa 2018 has simply been outstanding on this count! Tile industry stands out in crowd; should you lean in? Ceramic tiles industry is likely to register a double-digit volume growth by FY20. Rupee at 69: Why you shouldn't still bet on exports as a theme On Thursday, the rupee hit an all-time low of 69.10, before recovering some lost ground.

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Gold making attempts to recover but dollar likely to play spoilsport The yellow metal right now is one of the commodities that can't catch a break. Paathshala | Myth Buster: What can ruin IPO earnings! If a public offer is oversubscribed, it's a must buy, right? But there is every probability that you may be wide of the mark. The thumbrule doesn't hold true all the time. Like this, there are many popular notions about an initial public offering that could shortchange you. That's precisely why we decided to separate the wheat from the chaff and present a list of myths and facts if you are thinking of investing in IPOs.

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Reliance FHF XXXVIII - Series 2 Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 26 Jun 2018 10 Jul 2018 5,000 ICICI Pru FMP - Series 83 1105 Days Plan M Direct-DH Debt: FMP Closed-end 26 Jun 2018 10 Jul 2018 5,000 Reliance FHF XXXVIII - Series 2 Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 26 Jun 2018 10 Jul 2018 5,000 Reliance FHF XXXVIII - Series 2 Reg-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 26 Jun 2018 10 Jul 2018 5,000 Reliance FHF XXXVIII - Series 2 Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 26 Jun 2018 10 Jul 2018 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

Property portals must be bought under MahaRera: Consumer body In a letter to MahaRera chief Gautam Chatterjee said, "Real estate web portal companies operating in Maharashtra have to be treated as 'real estate agent' under Rera."

Home buyers on par with other creditors The regulations provide for a model timeline of the corporate insolvency resolution process so that the 180-day timeline is met for resolving a bankruptcy case under the IBC.

Sales of low-cost, ready-to-occupy homes up The reduced tax is applicable to up to 645 sq ft homes purchased through the credit linked subsidy scheme under the Prime Minister Awas Yojana, as per changes recommended at the GST Council meeting.

Presence of IT majors makes this Hyderabad suburb a coveted location This IT suburb of Hyderabad has prominent malls, reputed hospitals closeby and has connectivity via ORR, Old Mumbai Highway & Lingampally.

​Six benefits of buying a green home There are several benefits which can reduce the cost of daily necessities if you live in a green home. Here are 6 benefits which can motivate you to buy one.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   SBI Long Term Advantage Fund Series VI Reg-G Equity: ELSS Closed-end 11 Apr 2018 10 Jul 2018 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Fund Series VI Reg-D Equity: ELSS Closed-end 11 Apr 2018 10 Jul 2018 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Fund Series VI Direct-G Equity: ELSS Closed-end 11 Apr 2018 10 Jul 2018 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Fund Series VI Direct-D Equity: ELSS Closed-end 11 Apr 2018 10 Jul 2018 500 Tata Value Fund Series 1 Reg-G Equity: Value Oriented Closed-end 22 Jun 2018 06 Jul 2018 5,000 More >>

Views and Recommendations

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