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Why only 5% investors make money in the stock market One investor gets good returns from the stock while another sees a loss on the same. Covid-19 blues: This sector is biggest bet to create most wealth Some analysts see this sector as the best bet to multiply money within a short span of time. Nothing is changing in the next three months, says Samir Arora Things have a way of turning around with new sectors or stocks emerging. Mark Mobius says Covid-19 created best opportunity in markets Mark Mobius said Modi government acted fast on reforms, particularly on labour reforms.

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Stocks where promoters raised stakes during Oct-Mar down 55% Data showed promoters of at least 24 companies raised stakes during the past two quarters. Trying to figure out new market leaders post Covid disruption? In fact, many analysts remain bullish on some of these stocks. India's PMS industry delivering abysmal returns! Here is why Returns (if one can even call them that) have been worse than putting money under the mattress. Investors' Guide: Why MF SIPs are the best thing to be with now BSE Sensex has lost nearly 10 per cent this month alone.

View: Enter Nifty at current levels from 3-5 years' perspective 'The biggest driver for economic recovery will be demand revival and consumption' When will bank stocks look up? Not anytime soon, say analysts Things were looking up for banking stocks just before the Covid-19 crisis hit.

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Realtors' body asks PM for urgent relief The association, which has some 15,000 developer members, has sought one-time debt restructuring, lower interest rate on home loans and tax sops to boost liquidity and demand.

Consider infusing Rs 500 crore in Amrapali projects: SC to govt The receiver urged the top court to direct the home buyers to deposit their outstanding installments as per the cash flow mentioned in the project brief within three months from the date of publication on the receiver's blog/website.

Reverse migration may raise housing demand in tier-II, III cities Currently, the top seven cities account for almost 70 per cent of India's residential market, with the remaining 30 per cent accounted for in tier-II and III cities. This ratio may well change in times to come, it said.

Metro, proximity to job hubs big draws of this Hyderabad locality The locality enjoys excellent connectivity through road and metro. It is close to major educational institutions such as ISB, IIIT, University of Hyderabad and JNTU.

Repo cut, moratorium breather for realty According to Jaxay Shah, Chairman, CREDAI National, the RBI's preponed monetary policy announcements to tackle covid-19 are short term piecemeal solution for a long term problem and the industry continues to wait for one-time restructuring of loans.

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Accumulate L&T Infotech, target price Rs 2,038: Angel Broking 28 May, 2020, 02:32 PM IST The brokerage expects the company to outperform the sector. Accumulate Hold Supreme Industries, target price Rs 1,040: ICICI Direct 28 May, 2020, 02:28 PM IST The brokerage says the FY21E performance of the company is likely to be impacted by less spending in construction and infra related works owing to Covid-19 pandemic. Hold Hold Grindwell Norton, target price Rs 550: ICICI Direct 28 May, 2020, 01:48 PM IST Going forward, the brokerage expects stable growth in the plastics segment due to niche value added products in life sciences. Hold Reduce Bosch, target price Rs 8,730: ICICI Direct 28 May, 2020, 01:12 PM IST The brokerage says as the company continues to evolve as a solutions provider, it would continue to command higher margins than pure product providers. Reduce

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Pros and cons of investing in NPS for retirement saving National Pension System is an investment product to save for retirement. However, among millennials, very few like to invest in such a product with a long lock-in period but this pension scheme has everything an investor looks for in a retirement plan. Why debt mutual funds' liquidity may be an illusion A lesson that investors should learn from the Franklin Templeton episode is that maturity and duration of your debt mutual fund are deceptive indicators of cash flow. It may be time to look beyond category definitions and maturity profile. Podcast: Did Nirmala Sitharaman do enough to safeguard your money matters? In this week's podcast we will talk about the various personal finance measures that were announced as part of the government's Covid relief package, its impact on your money, and could the FM have done more for you. Current equity losses underline why planned exit from investment is important In investing, the level at which you invest is just as important as the value when you exit. From our Partners Rise Against Hunger India (RAHI) distributes 1 million meals to vulnerable groups in India during the COVID-19 Lockdown From our Partners ET Catalyse Virtual: The role of brand communication during a lockdown These 4 stocks giving high risk-adjusted returns can be good bets To limit portfolio value erosion in the current volatile market, it is important to judge risk-adjusted returns on a relative basis. These stocks score on risk-adjusted returns. Money & relationships: Should you discuss salary cut with your children? While it's a good idea to share the bad news with your kids and address the uncomfortable questions, here are a few things you should keep in mind before doing so. Top Mutual Funds SCHEME NAME RATING 3 YRS(%) 1 YR(%) 6 M(%) 1 M(%) Axis Bluechip Fund Direct Plan-Growth ★★★★★ 8.38 -7.83 -15.16 0.49 Invest Now Axis Bluechip Fund-Growth ★★★★★ 6.94 -8.95 -15.67 0.34 Invest Now Canara Robeco Bluechip Equity Fund Direct-Growth ★★★★★ 4.70 -7.04 -13.85 0.99 Invest Now Canara Robeco Bluechip Equity Fund Regular-Growth ★★★★★ 3.46 -8.24 -14.40 0.84 Invest Now Sundaram Select Focus Fund Regular-Growth ★★★★★ 1.80 -15.65 -19.74 0.98 New rules of personal finance: How COVID has changed income, spending, saving, investing In the new world, across segments, income has vanished, reduced or has settled at a new low. The risk to income means families have learned to cut back on spending. Saving and investing are in the background as activities that represent a forgotten luxury. Stock pick of the week: Why Manappuram Finance is emerging stronger Manappuram is better placed compared to other NBFCs since Indian gold loan customers hardly default and even if they do, the recovery will be easier given the high prices of gold currently.

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How different types of NPS funds have performed Given below are the blended returns for four different types of investors with varying allocation to equity funds. Realty hot spot series: Metro, proximity to job hubs are big draws of this Hyderabad locality The locality enjoys excellent connectivity through road and metro. It is close to major educational institutions such as ISB, IIIT, University of Hyderabad and JNTU. Plus and minus points of various debt investment products and whom they will suit Smaller banks offer better rates. However, weigh the risks before investing. While chasing higher returns, you should not ignore safety or tax implications. ET Wealth explores various debt products to help you choose the one most suitable. ICICI Prudential Bluechip mutual fund review: Good record outshines low bouts The ICICI Prudential Bluechip fund has delivered decent outperformance over-index across time frames over the past decade. We examine the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision. Can family claim share in individual's PF after his retirement? Provident Fund cannot be blocked by a family member during the life span of the PF account holder. However, after his/her death, those family members who are legal heirs, can claim right in his/her property. Credit risk funds will be back sooner than later: Amit Tripathi, Nippon India MF Going forward, the environment will be even less sanguine. One will have to be careful for the next six months. Credit quality deterioration will be more pronounced in the unsecured space, says CIO, Fixed Income Investments, Nippon India MF. No pension fund has made investments in bonds rated below AA: Supratim Bandyopadhyay, PFRDA Most pension fund managers follow their own investment guidelines which are stricter than what PFRDA has laid down, says PFRDA Chairman, Supratim Bandyopadhyay. How to do video KYC for mutual fund investments With the covid lockdown being the new normal in our lives, most financial activities are being done online. The investor can now create a folio by submitting information such as bank and nomination details. After submitting, he can verify and submit these. How to manage financial transactions efficiently When you review money matters, focus on evaluating the performance and suitability of your investments to your current need for income, growth and liquidity. Review your insurance needs every time you cover a milestone in life. Nuclear families have the most financial freedom: Survey According to the HDFC Life's Life Freedom survey, people living in the metro have the highest financial awareness. However, people living in Tier-I cities are most meticulous about reviewing their financial plans. What is a rights issue? A listed company has to announce a record date of the rights issue which will help determine the eligibility to the rights issue. How Sensex, US dollar, 10-year G-sec performed during week ending May 21, 2020 Here's a weekly tracker of returns that will keep you updated on how the stock market index, gold prices and 10-year bond yields have performed. This will give investors an idea of how their investments performed over a long period.

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