Government Securities (G-Secs) are popular investment vehicles for their safety and steady returns. However, G-SEC STRIPS (Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities) offers a unique opportunity to maximize returns through tax efficiency by trading the principal and interest components separately as zero-coupon bonds. What Are G-SEC STRIPS? G-SEC STRIPS are essentially government … Read more
Indian Market had just crossed 25k without any resistance due to positive cues, but the global markets are now playing spoilsports. Stock markets in Europe, Asia, and New York tumbled due to growing fears of a US economic downturn and disappointing earnings from technology shares. Concerns about a potential US recession triggered a global … Read more
In recent years (typically after COVID-19), alternative investment opportunities have gained significant traction among retail investors in India. Traditional investment avenues like fixed deposits, savings accounts, mutual funds, and even equity are no longer the sole focus for many investors. The increasing awareness of the need for portfolio diversification and the search for higher returns … Read more
Agricultural land has always been one of the most lucrative alternative investment avenues. However, due to entry barriers in the form of high investment values and management costs, etc., it has traditionally been restricted to wealthy investors looking to save big on their tax liability. With technology seeping into every other domain of financial services, … Read more
The landscape of investment in India has significantly evolved over the past decade, with Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) emerging as a notable segment. AIFs, as regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), offer diverse investment opportunities beyond traditional instruments like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. This blog delves into the evolution of … Read more
India, the fifth-largest equity market in the world, has increased its market capitalization by more than $1 trillion in the past six months. This growth has been propelled by strong macroeconomic indicators and bullish investor sentiment, pushing the domestic equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, to fresh record highs. In June alone, the Nifty 50 … Read more
Commercial real estate investment has always been known as a low-risk, high-value investment with steady returns. However, due to the high value of commercial properties, real estate has traditionally been a very restricted investment avenue, accessible and affordable only to a few. With the advent of technology-driven online investment platforms, investing in commercial real estate … Read more
It is crucial to consider a market’s P/E ratio before stock market investing, as it indicates how much investors are willing to pay for each dollar of earnings. A high P/E ratio can signal investor optimism about future earnings growth but may also suggest that the market is overvalued. Conversely, a low P/E ratio might … Read more
India’s real estate sector offers diverse investment opportunities, including residential, industrial, commercial properties, and the rawest form of property: land. Let’s take a detailed look at the land investment opportunity in the country. Why Should One Invest in Land? Investing in land in India offers several compelling benefits, making it an attractive asset class for … Read more
Alternative investments are more popular today than ever before. This popularity and increased attractiveness are fuelled by alternative investment platforms that democratize assets that were once restricted to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. One such investment platform is Tyke (rebranded as Amplio), which has made it possible for the average retail investor to invest in … Read more
