Investment strategy for election year? Just don't think too much

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Investment strategy for election year? Just don't think too much I will not hazard a guess on what the market will be like in 2019 says Basumallick. 2019 will be volatile for equities, but may deliver solid returns too Kotak Institutional Equities says the next year may be a happy one for equities. Will gold shine in 2019? It will, but not as much as you want The stock market may largely stay sideways, which may support gold and silver demand. Calendar 2019 will be a year for systematic investing; here's why Several uplifting factors are keeping the market upbeat, says Naren.

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Analysts say 230 stocks will surely rise from current levels in 2019 Nifty Smallcap and Midcap indices declined 30 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively, last year. Your investment thesis for a year of dichotomies The dichotomy of low valuations but slower growth should keep overall returns subdued. Paathshala: How to tag goals to your MF investments Calculating and investing to reach that financial goals could be called goal based investing. Why betting on debt mutual funds is important in 2019 MF managers and advisors believe, after a volatile 2018, debt funds are very well placed in the market and should offer `good' returns to the investors.

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NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Aditya Birla SL FTP - Series RX (1200 Days) Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 24 Dec 2018 07 Jan 2019 1,000 Aditya Birla SL FTP - Series RX (1200 Days) Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 24 Dec 2018 07 Jan 2019 1,000 Aditya Birla SL FTP - Series RX (1200 Days) Reg-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 24 Dec 2018 07 Jan 2019 1,000 Aditya Birla SL FTP - Series RX (1200 Days) Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 24 Dec 2018 07 Jan 2019 1,000 Reliance FHF XXXX - Series 8 Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 24 Dec 2018 07 Jan 2019 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

GST rate cut to hike cost of low, mid-priced houses Following the latest GST council meet, finance minister Arun Jaitely had announced that the proposal to reduce the rate may be taken up in the forthcoming meeting this month.

Govt decides to put urban rental policy on the back burner "The rental policy is unlikely to be formalised any time soon. The main reason is that it is very sensitive," a senior government official told ET on condition of anonymity.

Home prices eased in last 5 years, despite better credit growth The large pile of unsold homes resulting from tepid demand conditions gradually led to moderation in price increase.

What makes this Greater Noida locality a sought after market The locality is an established residential area comprising good social and retail infrastructure along with sound connectivity.

Government plans to sanction one crore houses before 2020 The official said that construction of almost 62 lakh individual household toilets and 5 lakh community and public toilet seats is already over or nearing completion.

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Views and Recommendations

Buy NIIT Technologies, target Rs 1,410: Elara Capital 03 January, 2019, 05:14 PM IST Buy NIIT Technologies Ltd. at a price target of Rs 1410. Buy Buy Zensar Technologies, target Rs 280: Elara Capital 03 January, 2019, 05:05 PM IST Buy Zensar Technologies Ltd. at a price target of Rs 280. Buy Buy Larsen & Toubro Infotech; target Rs 2,130: Elara Capital 03 January, 2019, 04:57 PM IST Buy Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd. at a price target of Rs 2130. Buy Buy Marico, target Rs 425: Phillip Capital (India) 03 January, 2019, 04:47 PM IST Buy Marico Ltd. at a price target of Rs 425. Buy

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