With Bitcoin’s remarkable ascent and persistent appeal, it’s unsurprising that many investors are contemplating including cryptocurrencies in their investment mix. In fact, those planning for retirement can now leverage tax-efficient accounts such as self-directed IRAs to invest in cryptocurrencies and other non-traditional investment options. However, a recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) report suggests otherwise. […]

The defense industry in India has seen a huge growth in the last few years due to government support and policies such as “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat”. India is amongst the top five spenders on defense equipment given its large economic size and threats from unfriendly neighbors like China and Pakistan. India’s exports […]

REIT or real estate investment trust is a relatively new investment product that was approved by the SM regulation of SEBI. As the name suggests it is a real estate investment product that was conceptualized in the US way back in the 1960s. REITs allow small investors to take part ownership of large ticket-sized real estate properties […]

Pros of Investing in Foreign Shares Diversification across and within different assets is as close to a free lunch as you can get in investing. It reduces the correlation of risks. In equities also diversification improves the risk-adjusted returns. That is why it is recommended that you split your equity allocation to at least ten stocks […]

From two lakh trades in FY19 to 45 lakh trades in FY22, there has been a huge jump in Futures & Options trading in the last four years. The primary reasons for this spike were the COVID-19 pandemic and access to Apps. As most people were at home during the pandemic and had much time […]

Given the high inflation backdrop, increasing demand for silver in EVs and solar industry, and limited supply, silver is a great investment in my view. Its demand from industry is rapidly increasing as the world undergoes a major green transition to net zero. The world saw a 15% deficit in the supply-demand in 2022. Solar panels, […]