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Are Bond Yields as Enticing as They Look? What Long-Term Investors Need to Know About Returns and Risks in 2026
With Indian bond yields at multi-year highs, what can long-term investors really expect from debt funds, and why simply chasing today's headline rates could lead to disappointment?
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Nifty 50 is Still Below Its Peak—Should ETF and Index Fund Investors Cut Losses or Stay Put?
With the Nifty 50 still 8.5% below its January 2026 high, many ETF and index fund investors are debating whether to exit now or stay invested. The market's own history offers a compelling answer.
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Limiting Your Portfolio to Indian Equities? Why You’re Missing Out on Global Growth—and a Critical Currency Hedge
Holding only Indian stocks? You’re missing exposure to global tech leaders, key sectors, and a natural rupee hedge. Here’s how Indian investors can access the world’s biggest growth stories—and why it may matter more than ever.
9 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Large-Cap vs Mid- and Small-Cap Stocks: Why Index Returns Don't Tell the Full Story
Nifty 50 returned just 6.04% over 3 years versus 14%+ for mid- and small-cap indices, but most large-cap stocks still gained. Here's why relying on index numbers alone may mislead Indian investors.
9 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Why Mutual Fund Category Returns and Investor Returns Diverge — The Real Cost of Chasing Past Winners
Small-cap and technology mutual funds can show impressive average returns, but investor outcomes often lag due to poor timing—many investors enter after rallies, missing past gains and facing steep risks.
9 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Premature Redemption of SGB 2021-22 Series VI: How Rs 1 Lakh Became Rs 3.28 Lakh in 5 Years
RBI allows investors in SGB 2021-22 Series VI to redeem early on September 7, 2026, at Rs 15,334 per gram—giving about 228% return (excluding interest) on original investment without storage worries.
8 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Why Silver ETF Investors Saw Just 18% Returns Despite a 98% Silver Rally
Silver prices nearly doubled in a year, but most ETF investors saw only modest returns. We explain why this happened and what it teaches about timing—and crowd psychology—in investing.
8 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Gold, Silver, or Equity? How Major Asset Classes in India Stacked Up Over the Past Decade
A data-driven look at 10-year returns on gold, silver, equity (large-, mid-, and small-cap), and key debt instruments. Which asset class delivered best? What should Indian investors note for 2026?
7 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Best Options Trading Apps in India: Comparing Execution Speed and Features
A close comparison of India’s top options trading platforms—Groww, Upstox, Dhan, Zerodha, Angel One, 5paisa, and ICICI Direct—on speed, brokerage, features and suitability for different trading needs.
3 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
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