Last week we discussed on investment in real estate and explained why investment in real estate at this juncture is quite risky. Just to recollect the discussion we said that real estate have surpassed its affordability factor and rental yields are at all-time low. With this asset class giving huge returns in last 10 years, it looks difficult that next 10 years would be as rosy as they have been in the past. Continue reading “Things to know about Fixed Income Investments”
Few days back we wrote about the state of India economy and the bad phase our economy is undergoing. The impact of it is very evident by the way stock markets have been performing especially the equity funds. There is a wave of withdrawal in the markets and people are closing their SIP’s in a rush.
If we talk of SIP’s – SIP as a mode of investment helps in two ways.
It is true that 90% of the wealth is with 10% of the population and 10% wealth is with 90% of the population. But when 90% of the population starts thinking in same direction and think that by investing in any one asset class can make them rich overnight, that’s where bubble formation takes place. Presently, real estate is at similar crossroads.
Real Estate has been the most favorite asset class and most fruitful asset class in last 10 years. But that’s history. Unfortunately that will not be the case for next 10 years. To us real estate is entering a bear phase and real estate investors will have a tough time. Continue reading “Current Environment for Real Estate”
Wedding season just got over. Beautiful dresses, sumptuous food and fun and frolic all around, from outside it may look glossy and exotic but the reality is that most of us can’t stand those heavy dresses and oily food for long. The moment we reach home, the first thing we do is change those beautiful dresses and wear something which is more comfortable. Imagine what if you were to be asked to wear those shaadi-wala dress and eat that sumptuous wedding food all your life? Continue reading “Simple strategies would do it all !!!!”
Just a couple of weeks back, we wrote an article on gold and advised readers about the gold trends. In the last two weeks, we have also seen equity markets delivering some good returns and sensex again crossing the 20000 marks and now heading towards previous highs.
So the question is gold or equity? If we ask this question to any common Indian investor, 90 out of 100 will probably say Gold is better than equity. Let us first highlight a few observations before we really go about analyzing which is the better asset class for investment. Continue reading “Equity or Gold ???”
