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Mirae Asset Mutual Fund

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                                    Mirae Asset Mutual Fund                     America's top 50 companies of S&P 500 Index as per free float market cap                                      America's top 50 companies of S&P 500 Index as per free flot market cap Mirae Asset Mutual Fund has launched  Mirae Asset S&P 500 Top ETF FoF NFO opens on : 1st September, 2021 NFO closes on : 15th September, 2021 Reopens for sale and purchase: 23rd September, 2021 About the Fund Open-ended fund of fund scheme investing im Mirea Asset S&P 500 Top 50 ETF. Why to Invest in Fund? Low cost exposure Provide exposure to the top 50 blue-chip US mega cap companies Portfolio gives exposure to multiple sector leaders Minimum Investment Rs. 5000/- and in multiples of Rs. 1/-  thereafter Systematic Investment Plan Rs. 5000/- (and in multiples of Rs. 1/-) Minimum Additional Purchase Rs. 1000/- Exit Load If redeemed within 3 month s from the date of allotment: 0.50% If  redeemed after 3 m

Financial Freedom Habits

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   Financial Freedom Habits Achieving financial freedom is a goal for many people     Achieving financial freedom is a goal for many people. Life gets easier when you gain sound financial skills and knowledge.   Make a budget Prepare a monthly household budget and follow it. It is also a monthly routine that reinforces your goal.   Start saving as early as possible The magic of compounding will enable you to grow your money when you start early. There is no true way to grow your money other than through investing.   Repay all your credit card dues Credit cards and high-interest consumer loans are a major hurdle in wealth building. Make sure to repay the entire balance every year. Create your emergency fund An emergency fund gives a sense of security. Keep aside for unexpected expenses, it should be equivalent to six months' expenses.   Clear with needs and wants Needs refer to those things that are required to survive. Wants refer to things that you would li

Invest the Warren Buffett Way

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                                                  Lessons from Warren Buffett                                              Investors can use to make the right decisions                                                                     There are many learning we can take from Warren Buffett's investment philosophy and his journey. Here are some learnings that investors can use to make the right decision. Invest in companies that you understand  It is extremely important to know with whom you are investing your money. What are they going to do with your money? Investing involves the risk you take to get a good return. Invest in companies as an owner and not a speculator When you invest in a company you invest in its growth. You become part-owner of the listed company. Be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy when others are fearful These are ideal times to invest as the companies that you want to invest in will also be available at a lower price as others continue to sell. D

New Margin Rules

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                                                 New Margin Rules                           SEBI's new margin trading rules for traders                                                   With the aim to introduce transparency in the stock market and to decrease speculative trading,  SEBI had introduced peak margin regulations last year. The final phase of the peak margin norms will come into effect from 1st September 2021. It would be compulsory for brokers to collect the 100 percent margin required for intraday positions. What is margin? Margin is the upfront trading amount collected by brokers as security to increase support. In simple words, the margin is money borrowed from a broker to purchase an investment SEBI's New Margin Trading Rule SEBI had come out with the norms regarding margin trading. The guidelines were not welcomed by the brokerage firms as they would pause intraday trading and turnover generated out of it. The rules are likely to come into effect in a phased m

CIBIL Score

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                                                         CIBIL Score                                                                            Measures your creditworthiness                                                                                CIBIL  Credit Information Bureau  India Limited (CIBIL) It is a credit bureau or credit information company. Engaged in maintaining the records of all the credit-related activities of companies as well as individuals. CIBIL Score CIBIL Score is like your financial report card. It is like a rating given to us based on our credit histories such as borrowing and repayments. Banks or lending institutes use this score before approving any loan. Important things to know about CIBIL Score CIBIL Score comes in the range of 300 to 900. Anything above 700 is considered good for the approval of loans or credit cards. A higher score represents good credit history. It also shows your repayment behavior. Ways to improve your CIBIL Score Make timely a

EPFO Update

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         EPFO (Employee's Provident Fund Organisation)                                     Follow new rules to receive benefit s worth Rs 7 lakh The EPFO is the government body that is responsible for the pension scheme in India.  It is the world's largest Social Security Organisation in terms of clientele. In order to tackle challenges, the EPFO has taken measures and pushing online services. EPFO urging all PF subscribers to file an e-Nomination. EPFO has asked its member to file EPF nominations digitally to avail benefits worth Rs. 7 lakh. EPFO shared a demonstration video showing a step-by-step guide on how to do it. The family member of subscribers gets a family pension and insurance benefits in case of the untimely death of the member. It is an effort to extend its online services. The organization has been updating the KYC data. It helps subscribers to avail its services through online mode.

Rule of 72

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                                               Rule of 72                                    It figures out how long it takes your investment to double                                                                                 What is the Rule of 72? This is a quick way to calculate how long it will take to double your money if it is invested at a particular interest rate. It is all about the power of time. You take the interest rate you expect to earn and divide it into 72. Key Takeaways The rule of 72 is a simple way to calculate how long it will take an investment to double. It is a great mental math shortcut to estimate the effect of any growth rate Investors use this rule when planning for retirement, education, and long-term financial goals. Why Rule 72 Exists? How do you possibly predict how much money you could make from an investment? One way is to look at the interest rate on investments. The problem is that calculating compound interest can get a little complicated, es