Tag: Diversification
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Why is a balanced investment portfolio important ?
When it comes to investing, a balanced investment portfolio is crucial. A balanced investment portfolio ensures that you are not overly exposed to any one type of investment, which can lead to significant losses if the market conditions change. Have you seen how critical the judges are when a contestant on MasterChef India serves not-so-appetizing…
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Pick your next listed stock from a grocery store near you !
What is common between, India Gate basmati rice, Fortune cooking oil & Good Day biscuit ? Seems odd at first to look at 3 disparate brands & items together. However take a closer look and you will find that these are brands from companies listed in the Indian stock market. India Gate Basmati Rice –…
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How many stocks should an investor have in the portfolio ?
The number of stocks to have in a portfolio depends on several factors, including time horizon, risk appetite, diversification, and the investor’s knowledge, skills, and resources to manage their investments. While portfolio size depends on the appetite of the investor, studies suggest that owning between 8 to 15 stocks is an ideal range for most…
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How to create a long-term growth portfolio ?
Investing in a long-term growth portfolio is a great way to accumulate wealth over time.You also need to clearly divide your financial goals into long, medium & short term. Doing so will give you an idea about the time you have in your hand to achieve the goals. Two of the major considerations to build…
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5 mistakes in stock market that investors should avoid.
Stock market investors make many mistakes in the stock market. Like in chemistry experiments choosing a wrong catalyst can lead to a disaster in the lab, similarly making certain mistakes will have disastrous implications on your portfolio and capital. Very often we have seen people waver between greed & caution so fast that they fail…