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Investing in mutual funds requires careful consideration of the right allocation between lumpsum and SIP investments. Lumpsum investments allow for potentially higher growth but are subject to market timing risks. SIPs mitigate volatility by investing regularly at different price points.

What was designed just as a hedge to the cash markets, the derivative markets is now 400 times to its underlying asset. And over 95% of these volumes are with Index options, a market flooded with fast-fingered first traders who are on average all below 30 years old. Is discount broking the devil in disguise? Have shorter contracts pushed debutant investors into the thrill of trading? Why is the regulator sounding an alarm but watching from the sidelines? Host Anupriya Nair speaks to Ashish Gupta...

“Stock market is meant for long-term wealth creation. An unpleasant experience disheartens the affected investors to enter the stock market ever again. Trade in derivatives by retail investors should be avoided because of the high risk involved in derivatives. Be a long-term player. This is the best way to participate in Indias growth story,” Chauhan said in a message to market participants on Diwali Muhurat trading day.

US financial services major Capital Group has been allocated 8.77% of the anchor investor portion, followed by crossover investor Fidelity, Norges Bank and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).

Marketing chief Boniface Noronha explains why consumer education is still needed, the challenges of behavioural change, and finfluencers.

While the persisting risks of global economic slowdown, higher interest rates and sticky inflation keep the markets worried, fresh geopolitical concerns have added to the worries. However, experts remain bullish on Indian market for long term.

A survey conducted by Axis Mutual Fund reveals that 78% of mutual fund investors do not understand market risks, despite the disclaimer stating the same. The survey also found that the majority of investors are not aware of the risk assessment tools available to them. However, close to 90% of investors recognized the importance of personal risk appetite in investment decisions. The survey highlights the need for investors to have a better understanding of risk and utilize the available tools for...

"Given that Indian bonds are largely domestic owned, one shouldnt expect any major sell-off in response to the US rise in yields nor should one expect a dramatic depreciation in the rupee. From an investors standpoint, the current levels on 10-year bond yields remain attractive and we believe that they may continue to trade in a range of 7-7.30 bps. The yields can trend higher only if we see RBI hiking rates beyond 6.5%"

Mazagon Dock is among the stocks that analysts are not comfortable with from a valuation standpoint, after the stellar rally. It has an average target price of Rs 806, according to Trendlyne, which implies a downside of over 64% from the current levels.

Four people relate their experiences about financial independence and retirement plans