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As an Editorial Consultant for BW Businessworld, Aniruddha writes independently on investor awareness, correct financial planning & investing practices and the impact of regulatory developments on the personal finance ecosystem. He holds an MBA with distinction from Oxford.
Sudhakar Shanbhag, Chief Investment Officer, Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance Limited, speaks to BW Businessworld about his take on the markets, the impact of GST, Kotak Life's Investment Strategy and how the life of a Life Insurance CIO is different from that of a Mutual Fund CIO.
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The Average Maturity of a debt fund is an important parameter to consider before making an investment decision
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N. K Prasad, CEO, Computer Age Management Services talks about his company's business model, how they intend to add value to the Indian Mutual Fund ecosystem through innovation, and his take on the future of Robo Advisory and DIY platforms
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If only we had a rupee for every time someone bought a Life Insurance policy without fully understanding its features, we'd surely be millionaires by now! The next time you decide to add to your Life Insurance portfolio, make sure you ask your Advisor these 5 questions before you sign off
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Do not rush into real estate as a leveraged investment right now. If you're buying as an end user, consider your unique life situation before singing up. Remember that a home loan is a long-term contract, and your equity in the property will build up at a snail's pace. A misstep could cost you heavily
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Be prepared for some bumps along the way, knowing fully well that equity markets are bound to outperform other asset classes in the long run
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If you're one of the many millennials who are living paycheck to paycheck, it may be time to take a break out of this pernicious and stress-inducing cycle
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Do you hold a traditional life insurance plan that guarantees you certain benefits but doesn't directly show you where your money is invested, like a ULIP does? If yes, chances are that you won't have a valid answer to the seemingly innocuous (and important!) question - "what are the annualized returns that I can expect from this policy?"
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A SWP strategy definitely trumps the approach of relying on unsteady, tax inefficient dividends for your monthly income
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Post reforms, many ULIP's have become worthy of your consideration. Make sure you assess fund performances, fund manager pedigree, as well as all associated costs before you sign up for one. Follow the three pointers detailed above for best results
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