Retail investors lose heavily in market-timing
When returns from equity markets are discussed, we often use the returns delivered either by the benchmarks like Sensex or Nifty over a defined...
MAS Team | 18 April 2014
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All over the world, mutual fund investors buy high and sell low
Mutual fund investors usually buy high and sell low. This is in evidence once again. Between November 2013 to January 2014, while the Sensex has been...
MAS Team | 02 April 2014
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Announcing the launch of MSSN Beta
We have launched Moneylife Smart Savers Network (MSSN), a new service that addresses over 90% of your financial needs. You already know our...
MAS Team | 23 March 2014
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How about clinical trials of financial products?
In a paper published in USA, Eric A Posner, a law professor, and E Glen Weyl, an assistant professor in economics, argue that regulators should...
MAS Team | 21 February 2014
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Do top equity mutual fund managers succeed by mainly buying Nifty stocks?
Equity fund managers have a public image of being experts in discovering stocks that will do well over time. But the reality is different.
Jason Monteiro | 15 January 2014
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How this NSE ad misleads – in “investor’s interest” - II
The National Stock Exchange of India in an advertisement published in “investors’ interest”, highlights the benefits of investing...
Jason Monteiro | 24 December 2013
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How this NSE ad misleads – in “investor’s interest” - I
The National Stock Exchange of India recently issued an advertisement in “investors’ interest”, highlighting the benefits of...
Jason Monteiro | 16 December 2013
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MIPs Vs Bank FDs: Which is a better performer over the long-term?
Monthly Income Plans of mutual funds mix some equity with debt and appeal to
Jason Monteiro | 29 November 2013
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MIPs Vs Bank FDs: Which is a better option?
Monthly Income Plans (MIPs) are promoted by mutual fund houses as providing stable and regular returns, with the addition of an equity component to...
Jason Monteiro | 20 November 2013
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Debt Schemes: A 10-time variation in return!
Debt scheme are termed as ‘low risk’, but these schemes can deliver volatile returns and the returns within the category itself can vary...
Jason Monteiro | 14 October 2013
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Should you avoid close-ended schemes?
Mutual funds ask you not to time the market. Good idea. But what about a particular kind of scheme that forces you time the market? This is exactly...
Jason Monteiro | 09 October 2013
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Capital Protection Schemes
Australian regulator has clamped down on the so-called ‘Capital Protection’ schemes. Will this happen in India?
Aditya Govindaraj | 17 September 2013
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How UK Insurers Conned Annuity Buyers
We recently came across a shocking article documenting UK insurers undermining their own customers by selling pension products which paid less than a...
Aditya Govindaraj | 02 September 2013
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Banksters: Should You Trust Banks’ Advice?
Over the last few years, many investors and savers have come to rely on banks for advice on investments and insurance. And why not? After all, banks...
Aditya Govindaraj | 27 August 2013
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Bond funds: Do you have to time your buying and selling to avoid losses?
If investors are looking for superior returns from bond schemes, they would need to time their investments. How easy is that in reality?
Jason Monteiro | 22 August 2013
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Mis-selling by Banks: The RBI does not even get it
At a time when efforts are on to augment the household financial savings, it is important to enhance the credibility of the financial system by...
Debashis Basu | 20 August 2013
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Infrastructure Combo Pack for Under Rs100!
Eight infrastructure companies, that were once the beacon and hope of the great Indian growth story, are now quoting at very low prices. Worse, there...
MAS Team | 09 August 2013
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Motilal Oswal has a mission—‘Save the investor’. Seriously?
A YouTube video posted by Motilal Oswal is being tweeted and shared by many financial advisors, distributors and planners. The video starts off by...
Jason Monteiro | 08 August 2013
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MD Himself Victim of Simple Phishing!
Even smart and wealthy people fall for simple internet scams. A recent case saw a well known executive's email hacked. What do you need to do to...
MAS Team | 07 August 2013
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Proof that Debt Funds Are Not for Average Savers
In some our previous blog posts we have tried to make the retail investors aware that debt funds (also called bond funds or income funds) may be...
MAS Team | 25 July 2013
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