Spenny Blog

By HARSH AGARWAL

18th May 2022

Mutual Funds

What is the best Time to Invest in Mutual Funds?

One of the biggest lies told in the history of humankind is one's ability to time the market. While movies like Big Short based on the housing bubble might make it seem like a handful of nerds can see the future, the truth remains that the market is unpredictable, and one can’t predict the shocks Sensex gives or the nerves that Nifty hits. Now, the elephant in the room is ‘when should I invest in mutual funds? Short answer, now! But the heart wants what it wants, so keep reading for the lengthi...

By HARSH AGARWAL

18th May 2022

Hedge Funds

Difference between Hedge Funds and Mutual Funds

Imagine an IPL final. The batsmen look to settle and gauge the pitch, saving wickets in the initial overs, while the bowling team looks to stop runs and hunt for wickets simultaneously. This phase of the match can be thought of as Mutual Funds. But the real fun, as you all would agree, comes in the death overs when the batsmen look to clear the fence with their brutal bat swings while the bowlers look to execute toe-crushing yorkers to stop these aggressive batsmen from hitting half a dozen o...

By Elricho Gomes

24th May 2022

ELSS

How do an Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) and the National Pension Scheme (NPS) compare?

You ask an average college graduate how to file taxes, and they’ll look at you dumbfounded, ask them what the cell's powerhouse is, and they’ll answer almost in unison, “mitochondria”. This has been a running joke among most millennial and Gen-Z kids, the fact that our education system does not prioritise something as crucial as personal finance. Taxes are a necessary aspect of a young person’s life. Getting a job fresh out of college and not knowing about taxes or how to save them can be detri...

By Shlok Kamat

18th May 2022

Stock Exchanges

Capital Markets and the Repo Rate - How are they related?

For an economy to grow, that country's fiscal and monetary policies should complement one another. For India, the growth story has just begun. Dubbed one of the fastest-growing Asian economies, the balance between the economic and fiscal policy is of utmost importance. The Indian government expects the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to keep the economy running smoothly; if the monetary authority feels the economy is lagging, it slashes the repo rate to make borrowing money cheaper for individuals a...

By Elricho Gomes

21st May 2022

NPS

NPS - National Pension Scheme Funds

Retirement is something that we’re constantly told to prepare for, and while for some, it might seem a long time away, it is necessary to plan for it regardless. Various schemes and investment plans exist to help people save up and invest for retirement benefits. National Pension Scheme (NPS) is one such scheme that enables people to invest their money to reap retirement benefits and save on taxes. What is the National Pension Scheme (NPS)? The National Pension Scheme is a tax-saving scheme tha...