Sundaygrids Review – Digital Solar Power Platform

Renewable energy sources such as solar power allow people to save a lot of energy consumption and consume carbon-free and environment-friendly energy. In the present times, people are adopting more renewable energy because of the same reason. India has an abundance of sunlight and is a leading generator of renewable energy. However, most of us … Read more

Best Multi Asset Allocation Funds in 2023

  Multi-asset allocation funds (MAFs) have been around for a while, but they have recently gained popularity as investors seek to diversify their portfolios and reduce risk. MAFs invest in a mix of asset classes, such as equity, debt, and commodities, which can help to reduce volatility and improve risk-adjusted returns. There are a number … Read more

Alternative Investment Portfolio – June 2023

        Nifty 19000

Nifty touched a milestone of 19,000 in June.

Beginning of the year, the index had slipped to sub-17000 levels in March’23 but has since rallied ~11% following risk-on sentiments. Indian equities are experiencing PE re-rating and have been supported by strength in global markets as well. FPI flows into Indian equities have turned positive with the change in the macro narrative.

Alternative Investment Portfolio Performance

This month I have tried a new platform Lendpartnerz.  As a start, I have invested only in one deal. Would be closely monitoring the performance before deploying more capital.

Lendpartnerz Access

Lend Partnerz
Lendpartnerz

A lot of people have been sharing many new platforms offering alternative investments but I urge everyone to be very conservative while investing in new platforms as most of these new platforms seem to be run by unknown people and do not even provide basic details about deals. Hence it is paramount to avoid taking risks.

The idea is to start  Forum on Randomdimes for discussing investment opportunities, trading, and other finance-related stuff to help create a community that can share their experience on different asset classes and platforms

Randomdimes Forum

Lending Investment

Platform Returns NPA
Grip Invest 13% 0%
Klubworks 15-17% 0%
WintWealth 10-11.5% 0%
Jiraaf 12-15% 0%
Pyse 10-11%(Post-Tax) 0%
Legalpay 14-16%(Post Tax) 0%
Growpital 16%(Tax Free) Blended Yield
Leafround 15-18% 0%
Altifi 12.50% 0%
Better Invest 16-18.00% 0%
  • All my cash flows in Klubworks, WintWealth, Pyse, Leafround, and GripInvest are per schedule.
  • Invested in Leasex Everest fleet deal on Grip offering 14%. We will soon have listed invoice discounting on Grip.
  • Invested in 2 invoices on Leafround Round
  • Participated in Earthern Hues at 16.07% on Jiraaf
  • 2 Betterinvest deals are lined up this month
  • All my Jiraaf Bonds: KNR Infra, Clayworks, Home credit, Bhanix, etc are repaying on time.
  • Betterinvest deal offering 18% IRR Is live.

Update on Klubworks

Many investors have complained that they can’t access deals on the Klub portal. The primary reason is that they might not have registered through the randomdimes referral link as currently, Klub is only showing deals to investors who have been referred through randomdimes or other seasoned investors.

Klubworks Access

Telegram channel for details on new deals

New Deals

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Invoice Discounting and Pooled Loans

Platform Returns NPA
Liquiloans 9-10% 0%
Tradecred 11.50% 0%
Lendbox (Per Annum +Settlement Finance) 11.50% 0%
Cashkumar(Elastic Run) paused Paused
KredX 12% 0%
  • Lendbox Per Annum returns are as per expectations with seamless liquidity.
  • Using Liquiloans/Per Annum to Park Short term capital
  • Have invested in Kredx Blinkit last month. Maturity is expected this month. It is important to choose deals wisely on Kredx and not go by Kredx Score as some deals with high scores have not performed well in the past.
  • Have stopped Cashkumar for the moment as no deal flow and visibility.

Kredx invoice

Crypto Investing

Crypto ETF India

BlackRock’s filing for the first spot in Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) marks a groundbreaking moment for virtual assets. Blackrock is a financial giant with more than USD 10 trillion in assets under management. This has led to optimism in the crypto industry and can push crypto prices as there would be increased demand from Institutional investors also.

You can buy Hardware Wallets on Etherbit as it is highly advised not to keep large amounts on exchanges.

P2P Investment

Current allocation:

  • India P2P – 50%
  • 12Club – 5%
  • I2IFunding- 25%
  • Finzy-10%
  • Faircent Pool Loan -10%
Platform Loans Selected Yield NPA
I2IFunding(Paused) Urban Clap Loans, education loans, Group loans 13.5% 4.75%
IndiaP2P Only Women Borrower Loans, Branch-based p2p lending 17% <1%
FINZY(Paused) Prime Borrowers, High Salary, A category 14.2% 3.5%
12 Club Only Minimum amount 12% 0%
  • I have completed 1 year of using IndiaP2P with good performance. Will be adding more capital this month.
  • I2Ifunding and Finzy have a very low volume of loans
  • The systematic investment plan loan on Faircent ( Only SIP Loan) is doing well

indiap2p performance

IndiaP2P Performance

Equity Market

PreIPO Stocks

In the Preipo market lot of interest can be seen in 2 stocks

  • Care Healthcare
  • NSE

The primary reason for that is both companies are profitable with strong performance compared to peers.  It is also expected by next year both will have an IPO.

The current price for NSE has gone over INR 3500 after a stellar performance in the last quarter. Unlisted Zone and Altius are offering the best prices. For a lot higher than 500 we can connect with some large brokers. You may drop a query to us.

Listed Stocks

The Equity market has hit an all-time high but valuation wise it’s still below 2021 levels. While some analysts are predicting 21000 by year-end investors should allocate based on their risk appetite.

Other Alternative Investment Assets  and Platform Updates

Growpital Investment –  The performance of the platform has been satisfactory till now. The latest webinar’s recording is available here

Growpital(Promo code GROWRDIMES)

Sustvest Investment – My Sustvest Portfolio has been doing fine. There is a new deal live offering 11% 

Fractional Real Estate Update- My investment in MYRE Capital has been performing as expected.  It is now called Yiedlwisex. They have recently closed a  Lease rental discounting opportunity backed by real estate.

Aasthy Update –  Aasthy has recently repaid both of my investments .Net Returns for the deal were> 15%.
They are creating a new legal structure that can be more efficient for real estate investment hence we won’t see new opportunities for the next 1-2 months.

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The Fixed Income Review – One-Stop Shop for Bond Investments

In the ever-evolving landscape of investment opportunities, seeking stable and predictable returns remains a priority for most retail investors. While equities and other asset classes often capture the limelight due to higher returns (and higher volatility as well!), the world of bonds quietly offers an alternative avenue for wealth preservation and growth. Enter TheFixedIncome.com, a … Read more

How can NRI invest in gold online in India?

In today’s interconnected world, investment opportunities are available across borders, allowing even Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to explore a plethora of investment avenues in their home country. Among these avenues, gold has had a special place in every Indian’s heart. With the advent of fin-tech, NRIs now have convenient and accessible ways to invest in gold … Read more

InvITs in India – Powergrid vs Indigrid

What is an InvIT? An InvIT, or Infrastructure Investment Trust, is a type of investment vehicle that allows individual investors to participate in the ownership of infrastructure assets. InvITs are listed on stock exchanges, and their shares can be bought and sold just like any other stock. Why invest in InvITs? There are several reasons … Read more

Lend Partnerz Review – Invoice discounting 15% IRR

In recent months, India has witnessed rapid growth in alternative investment platforms, revolutionizing the investment landscape of the country. These platforms, powered by technology and fueled by changing investor preferences- predominantly the need for diversification & higher than average returns, have provided individuals with access to a diverse range of investment opportunities beyond traditional options … Read more

How to Invest in Alternative Investments

What are Alternative Investments? An alternative investment is a financial asset that does not fall into the general definition of conventional investment categories. In India, most investors have become savvy about mutual funds and the stock market in the last 10 years. However, there are assets that go beyond these categories and have the ability … Read more

Alternative Investment Portfolio – May 2023

The market has been in a positive mood in May as most of the bourses marched ahead. The general economy does not look as optimistic with major job cuts announced by large tech firms like Meta and Google. Nvdia was one company that has bucked the trend with a stellar performance backed by surging 25% percent overnight and crossing a mind-boggling 1 trillion market capitalization!!

Alternative Investment Portfolio Performance

Many investors have been left confused after Grip Invest changed the asset structure from LLP to Leasex. Some people are worried about a higher tax. Our observations on the product benefits are

  • More regulated, as they have to follow SEBI guidelines
  • External Credit Rating
  • More liquidity by virtue of being listed.
  • Independent Trustee managing  cashflow
  • Pre-Tax structure
  • Higher Diversification
  • For Pre Tax, interest is taxed at the hand of the investor, unlike LLP structure where all cashflow is taxed in LLP at 31.2%

Issues with the Grip Invest Structure-

  • 25% TDS upfront which might not affect the return of people in higher tax brackets but for people in lower tax brackets, it’s a huge drag

Bottomline is if you are in the higher tax bracket this is a much better product offering more diversification but for others, it is a hassle to pay such high upfront TDS and lose time value of money even if they claim at year-end while filing tax.

We request people to start using  Forum on Randomdimes for discussing investment opportunities, trading, and other finance-related stuff. You can register and get started here

Randomdimes Forum

Lending Investment

Platform Returns NPA
Grip Invest 13% 0%
Klubworks 15-17% 0%
WintWealth 10-11.5% 0%
Jiraaf 12-15% 0%
Pyse 10-11%(Post-Tax) 0%
Legalpay 14-16%(Post Tax) 0%
Growpital 16%(Tax Free) Blended Yield
Leafround 15-18% 0%
Altifi 12.50% 0%
Better Invest 16-18.00% 0%
  • All my cash flows in Klubworks, WintWealth, Pyse, Leafround, and GripInvest are as per schedule.
  • Invested in Fab Alley on Klubworks
  • Invested in Stashfin NCD on Altifi and Bizongo on Jiraaf
  • Invested in 1 invoice on Leafround and Nutritap Leasing at 18% IRR
  • Grip has listed a 14% product with the Everest fleet underlying as an asset.
  • 2 Betterinvest deals are lined up this month
  • All my Jiraaf Bonds: KNR Infra, Home credit, Bhanix, etc are repaying on time.

New Deals

Invoice Discounting and Pooled Loans

Platform Returns NPA
Liquiloans 9-10% 0%
Tradecred 11.50% 0%
Lendbox (Per Annum +Settlement Finance) 11.50% 0%
Cashkumar(Elastic Run) paused Paused
KredX 12% 0%
  • Lendbox Per Annum returns are as per expectations with seamless liquidity.
  • Using Liquiloans/Per Annum to Park Short term capital
  • Added Saveo Invoice on Tradecred this month.
  • Cocoblu repaid on time on Kredx. Invested in Blinkit Invoice on Kredx
  • Have stopped Cashkumar for the moment as no deal flow and visibility.

Kredx invoice

Crypto Investing

alternative investment India

Recently a new use case of Bitcoin is emerging -NFT

For the longest time, the utility of Bitcoin was limited to storing and transferring value. As such, developer activity on the world’s oldest blockchain network was minimal, to say the least. Fortunately, this began to change with the emergence of Bitcoin DeFi protocols such as Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), Stacks (STX), Rootstock (RBTC), etc.

And now, the utility of the Bitcoin network has been expanded even further, thanks to the arrival of the Ordinals Protocol. This latest innovation allows developers and artists to create and store digital artifacts directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. The protocol has been a massive hit, with more than 100,000 ordinals minted so far. This may lay the foundation for a new resurgence in Bitcoin demand!

You can buy Hardware Wallets on Etherbit

P2P Investment

Current allocation:

  • India P2P – 50%
  • 12Club – 5%
  • I2IFunding- 25%
  • Finzy-10%
  • Faircent Pool Loan -10%
Platform Loans Selected Yield NPA
I2IFunding(Paused) Urban Clap Loans, education loans, Group loans 13.5% 4.75%
IndiaP2P Only Women Borrower Loans, Branch-based p2p lending 17% <1%
FINZY(Paused) Prime Borrowers, High Salary, A category 14.2% 3.5%
12 Club Only Minimum amount 12% 0%
  • IndiaP2P performance has been as per my expectations till now. Have completed almost a Year. This month 1 Year Review post will be published.
  • I2Ifunding and Finzy have a very low volume of loans
  • The systematic investment plan loan on Faircent ( Only SIP Loan) is doing well

IndiaP2P Performance

Equity Market

The equity market looks less attractive as interest rates are high and even top Bonds can offer 8-10% yield with low volatility

PreIPO Stocks

I bought a few more NSE Shares this month after they posted stellar results. It takes generally 6 months for the complete process before the NSE share is credited. Recently they are coming up with a proposal to reduce this time. If you are looking to add shares < 500, Unlisted Zone is offering the best prices. For a lot higher than 500 we can connect with some large brokers. You may drop a query to us.

Listed Stocks

Investment in Global markets, as well as Nifty IT and Pharma, have given decent returns in the last couple of months. Have decided to reduce the SIPS at the current level and wait for any sharp corrections to add in the dip.

Other Alternative Investment Assets  and Platform Updates

Growpital Investment –  The performance of the platform has been satisfactory till now. I am still awaiting the latest Audited financial report and the appointment of a Trustee before scaling up my investment.

Growpital(Promo code GROWRDIMES)

Sustvest Investment – My Sustvest Portfolio has been doing fine with proper repayments to date. The last deal we invested on Sustvest with a 10.86% return.

Fractional Real Estate Update- My investment in MYRE Capital has been performing as expected.  The acquisition has not impacted the operations. Now I have received more than 1 year of returns on time.

Aasthy Update –  Aasthy has recently repaid one of the investment opportunities .Net Returns for the deal was 16%.

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