JioBlackRock Mutual Fund sees a more attractive risk-reward equation in equities after the recent market correction but cautions that a sustained recovery remains uncertain. In debt, it favours target maturity funds for investors with defined horizons, while recommending cash and money market funds for those with near-term liquidity needs.
Jio Platforms proposed Rs 30,000 crore IPO is set to be one of Indias biggest public issues, with Akash and Isha Ambani leading global investor outreach. Existing investors, including Meta and Google, are not looking to exit, with some reportedly seeking to raise their stakes as Jio targets a valuation of up to Rs 10.3 lakh crore.
Indian equities snapped an eight-week losing streak as the Nifty 50 and Sensex rebounded on Friday. However, elevated crude prices, foreign investor outflows, inflation data, bond yields and the September-quarter earnings season could shape the markets next move. Here are five key factors investors should track next week.
Brent crude is trading above $100 a barrel as geopolitical tensions and supply risks in the Middle East sustain its premium over WTI. For India, prolonged price strength, higher shipping costs and a stronger US dollar could raise the oil import bill and intensify pressure on domestic fuel prices.
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are meant to help investors ride out market volatility, but the prolonged weakness in equities has pushed returns into the red. Here is how investors should approach their mutual fund SIPs, as reported by ET Bureau.
Warren Buffetts investing principles offer a guide to navigating market crashes and bear markets. From avoiding panic-driven decisions and distinguishing investing from gambling to protecting capital and staying patient, the legendary investor emphasises discipline, rational thinking and risk management over speculation and attempts to time the market.
Compounding can help mutual fund investors build long-term wealth by generating returns on accumulated gains. Through regular SIP investments, even small contributions can grow significantly over time. An example of a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP over 20 years shows how starting early, staying consistent and remaining invested can boost wealth creation.
The RBI has tightened rules for rupee-linked foreign exchange derivatives, restricting the rebooking of cancelled contracts and cutting the threshold for transactions without establishing underlying exposure to $5 million from $100 million. It has also mandated additional checks for hedging activities and introduced a 20% cash reserve requirement for certain transactions.
U.S. stock investors are on high alert as they anticipate quarterly earnings reports from major banks, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. These reports are pivotal, shedding light on corporate profitability and the future direction of interest rates. The upcoming Consumer Price Index report will also provide vital clues about inflation trends, potentially swaying Federal Reserve policy.
