21 Feb 2013 Posted By: Punit GuptaUnder: Safe Investing, Stock Strategy

Is Gold close to the buy-zone yet? $GLD

gold-bull
$GLD is a weird instrument to trade. It just seems to trade without much logic. I honestly think GLD trades more on emotion than its intrinsic value. The notion of GLD being the safe haven is what drives the prices higher every time there is some uncertainty in the market. We did some digging on...
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23 Oct 2012 Posted By: Punit GuptaUnder: Market Outlook & Strategies, Safe Investing

No need to be a hero – market character change – Oct 2012

bear market oct 2012
Market has shown a big change in character in past several trading sessions. Instead of buying a dip, now the trend seems to be sell the rips. If you look around, leaders are getting spanked big time. After $SPY breached its 50 DMA, that was a big red signal to get the f**k out. Such...
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20 Jul 2012 Posted By: Punit GuptaUnder: Safe Investing

Planning to Survive on Fixed Income from Bonds? It’s Risky!

Key Risks to Fixed Income Investing in Bonds
Newbie investors usually tend to overlook the risks associated with fixed income instruments. It’s the complexity of these instruments which they fail to understand. The risks may not be comparable to stocks, but they are significant for a conservative kind. So, as it goes with stock investing, diversification is the key to managing risks even...
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10 Feb 2012 Posted By: Punit GuptaUnder: Investing Tips, Safe Investing

Investment Mantra: Get Smarter Than The Fund Managers!

investing better than a fund manager
Before the investment process begins, it is vital to develop an individual investment philosophy and find a track to follow towards designing the investment portfolio and tracking the financial markets. Every individual investor and professional money manager must develop an investment philosophy before the foundation of the investment process is laid. This is how we...
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23 Jan 2012 Posted By: Punit GuptaUnder: Diversification, Safe Investing

Understanding Investment Risks and Effective Diversification

investment risks and effective diversification
Many money managers toss around an old investment adage “be risk diverse, not risk averse”. This captivating concept is one of the strengths of any good investor. Lets read further to find out why risk isn’t as bad as it sounds. Diversification isn’t as simple as many would wonder, its a complicated strategy and you should be aware...
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19 Nov 2011 Posted By: Punit GuptaUnder: Investment Portfolio, Safe Investing

Ideal Investment Portfolio for 2012: What’s best for your Money?

portfolio allocation
People seeking a safe haven from the prevailing turbulence in the stock markets tend to drift towards cash investments. Such investments maintain a degree of security during times of turmoil but investors need to clearly understand the baggage of such investments. Yields of money funds are approaching zero, and after factoring in inflation the yield...
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27 Aug 2011 Posted By: Punit GuptaUnder: Retirement, Safe Investing

Secure Your Retirement Amid Current Economic Scenario

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Fear of economy falling into another recession is causing consistent shocks in the stock market and the ongoing slowdown in housing market have raised uncertainties for the people who are about to retire. With jittery markets and property prices they do not have much of a reliable option left. In such situation should they try...
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