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Kedia advises investors to chase the story behind the stock, and not the money on the table. Money will make you rich, but the story will make you wealthy, he says. (Photo: Courtesy Vijay Kedia twitter)

Why you shouldn't copy Vijay Kedia’s stock picks blindly

4 min read . 10:13 AM IST

You should have one mantra when choosing an investment – be cautious.

Every asset has gone through the roof. So where should you invest?

7 min read . 29 Jul 2024

The long-term capital gains tax on equities has been increased from 10% to 12.5%. Photo: iStock

Budget 2024: Capital pains and other long-term letdowns

3 min read . 23 Jul 2024

The Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget 2024 on 23 July.

Budget 2024: The worst pre-budget recommendations

3 min read . 15 Jul 2024

Actions speak louder than words, especially in the stock market. Photo: Pixabay

Ignoring market noise is difficult but not impossible. Here’s how to do it.

3 min read . 12 Jul 2024

It’s often harder to decide when to sell a stock than when to buy it.

If you’re thinking of exiting the bull market, read this

4 min read . 03 Jul 2024

Even though Indian markets have run up sharply, we are not in bubble territory.

Why stock markets are jittery and what could happen next

4 min read . 15 May 2024

When investing in mutual funds, the more schemes you own, the closer your returns will be to the market average. (Image: Pixabay)

How to set right your SIP portfolio

3 min read . 13 May 2024

Be super bullish on India, but cautiously optimistic on Indian stocks. This is a strategy with a high probability of success. But when you are thinking long-term wealth, the question to ask is, what if something were to go wrong? (Image: Pixabay)

India is booming. But you still need international exposure

5 min read . 27 Apr 2024

Going by the gold-to-silver ratio pattern, either the price of gold could fall or the price of silver could go up. (Image: Pixabay)

Gold’s complicated move, and the rising appeal of silver

4 min read . 22 Apr 2024

The retail investor continues to chase the racy segment of the market disproportionately.

Retail investors and the art of burning hard earned money

3 min read . 15 Apr 2024

Since the selling season has shifted, expect sectoral and thematic schemes. (Image: Pixabay)

Big SIP numbers: Beware of what’s about to come

3 min read . 10 Apr 2024

Sebi recently sent a questionnaire to mutual funds asking if they had mis-sold mutual funds, but it should be answering a few questions itself (Image: Pixabay)

Three questions Sebi should be asking, and answering

2 min read . 05 Apr 2024

In the absence of the antidote, investing driven by envy is deadly. It compels you to chase high and fast returns.

The investment trap: How not to fall for 2% per month assured returns

4 min read . 19 Mar 2024

Bitcoin on 13 March hit a record high of over $73,600.

My crypto journey: A high, and two lows

4 min read . 16 Mar 2024

If you had too much exposure to the racy segments of the stock market, you took quite a bit of a knock. (Image: Pixabay)

March 2024 treating your portfolio badly? Read this…

5 min read . 14 Mar 2024

Navigating a raging bull market can be a hard decision when it comes to your systematic investment plans.

Sensex at 73,000: Time to stop your SIPs?

4 min read . 05 Mar 2024

Sebi has warned about froth building up in small and midcap segments. Image: Pixabay

Small and midcap funds: Sebi steps in. When will you?

4 min read . 04 Mar 2024

Can you trust your bank's relationship manager? (Mint)

A wake-up call for banks, regulators and you

5 min read . 27 Feb 2024

By considering tax efficiency as well, you'll be on a smarter path to maximizing your investment success. (Image: Pixabay)

An investing mistake I made, which I do not plan on repeating

3 min read . 26 Feb 2024