Let’s weed out what you absolutely should not pick for short term parking of money

There are some factors you as an investor need to keep in mind when making the decision to invest a lump sum amount.

Touted as the best bet in bearish times, do these funds really need to be part of your portfolio?

Investing in equity markets directly, with the objective of making quick gains is an exciting proposition when you compare it with choosing to buy and hold a managed portfolio like a mutual fund. However, what looks exciting in a rising market, can turn sour just as easily in a falling market.

A brief guide on what to expect as you move from the Upwardly platform to Scripbox.

The market trend over the last few months, clearly underlines that equity market returns are nonlinear. While many had given up on long term returns at the end of March, it also shows that patience in the market is what gets rewarded rather than panic.

In developing financial markets such as India, the ability to beat benchmarks is still a lucrative possibility. But where can this come from? The fund manager or the process the AMC might follow?

Selecting an appropriate asset manager or fund manager will make an impact on your long-term growth. But of the two, which should take priority?