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The biggest mistake in Direct Stocks Investing
The biggest mistakes in direct stocks investing and how you can avoid them with just one thing - buy businesses and not tickers.

Vipin Khandelwal
May 18, 20204 min read


Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020 – What’s the deal?
Do Sovereign Gold Bonds make for a good investment addition to the portfolio? What are the benefits of holding SGB over gold?

Vipin Khandelwal
May 8, 20204 min read


Dynamic Asset Allocation funds – What problem do they solve?
The big idea of a Dynamic Asset Allocation fund – narrow the volatility of the portfolio and curtail the extent of the drawdowns. Works?

Vipin Khandelwal
Apr 15, 20206 min read


Bharat Bond ETF – Why you need not get excited?
Does Bharat Bond ETF offer a compelling investment opportunity to the retail investor? Let's find out.

Vipin Khandelwal
Dec 10, 20194 min read


Quantum Long Term Equity Value Fund – What a laggard?
Quantum Long Term Equity Value Fund offers a good proposition for investors concerned with safety of capital. Is it still on the path?

Vipin Khandelwal
Nov 21, 20193 min read


The best investment plan for retirement
Let's break the myth of the best investment plan for retirement and focus on making the right choices guided by asset allocation.

Vipin Khandelwal
Oct 18, 20195 min read


LIC Jeevan Shanti annuity plan – Is it meant for you?
Is LIC Jeevan Shanti annuity plan as good as it is made out to be? Let's figure out with the numbers.

Vipin Khandelwal
Aug 29, 20194 min read


How to create e-CAN or Electronic CAN to transact online in mutual funds?
Here's a step by step process on how to create e-CAN or Electronic CAN to transact online in mutual funds in India?

Vipin Khandelwal
Aug 22, 20195 min read


Guaranteed Income Plan from Tata AIA Insurance – an analysis
Should you mix investment and insurance even for a guaranteed income plan? This is what Tata AIA policy is offering. Let's analyse.

Vipin Khandelwal
Aug 2, 20194 min read


The Investor’s Worst Enemy
“The investor’s chief problem – even his worst enemy – is likely to be himself”, said Benjamin Graham, decades ago. Has anything changed?

Vipin Khandelwal
Jul 8, 20192 min read


Here’s how an NRI in Singapore has an edge in building a winning portfolio
Here’s how an NRI in Singapore has an edge in building a winning portfolio with low taxes and access to opportunities across the world.

Vipin Khandelwal
May 15, 20193 min read


16 Rules of Investment Success by John Templeton
Here are 16 rules of John Templeton, that can help you become a successful investor. Behaviour is the key focus area to generate alpha.

Vipin Khandelwal
May 2, 20195 min read


Investment problems of an HNI, High Networth Investor
Why do HNI portfolios tend to become a mess with several investment types and options? Let's identify the problem and the solution to it.

Vipin Khandelwal
Mar 28, 20193 min read


Pension Plans or Wolf in Sheep’s clothing?
The safety and guarantee of pension plans are for real or just wolf in sheep's clothing. There is so much hidden. Let's dig in and find out.

Vipin Khandelwal
Feb 22, 20196 min read


Should you be adventurous with bonds or debt funds? – Insights for 2019 with Arvind Chari
Post the IL&FS default, debt markets are spooked. We talk to Arvind Chari of Quantum MF about what lies ahead for debt funds investors?

Vipin Khandelwal
Dec 27, 20186 min read


John Bogle’s 8 rules to build your mutual fund portfolio
John Bogle offers 8 simple rules to build a robust Mutual Fund Portfolio. Unovest puts them in context for the Indian Investor. Download now

Vipin Khandelwal
Dec 12, 20184 min read


6 investing basics that we keep forgetting
To benefit from compounding, you need to remember 6 investing basics. Here's a countdown of how to prepare yourself for a winning portfolio.

Vipin Khandelwal
Sep 10, 20183 min read


Is NPS Tier 2 Account the best kept secret in savings products?
Is NPS Tier 2 account, with all its benefits, specially super low cost, can be used for investment instead of a mutual fund. Let's explore.

Vipin Khandelwal
Aug 28, 20184 min read


And the award goes to ULIPs, but should you invest?
Does a ULIP score over a mutual fund? Here's a detailed comparison of features, costs and benefits to help you make a decision.

Vipin Khandelwal
Feb 9, 20186 min read


Be cautious with debt funds in 2018 – Interview with Arvind Chari
In 2018, as interest rate cuts start coming in, should you be investing in bond or debt funds? Arvind Chari shares his perspectives.

Vipin Khandelwal
Jan 1, 20185 min read

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