If you’re 40-year-old, here is how your portfolio should look like in uncertain times

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If you're 40-year-old, here is how your portfolio should look like in uncertain times A 60-year-old investor could hold around 30 per cent in equity if he wishes to and provided he has a regular stream of post-retirement income. Use dips in market to buy into leaders of tomorrow; 10 midcaps to buy on dips If Nifty50 slips towards 8,000 level, it would be a good entry point to buy select midcap stocks, which could become leaders of tomorrow, say analysts. Top 10 rate-sensitive stocks to buy post RBI monetary policy review Based on various brokerage recommendations, here is a list of rate-sensitive stocks investors can bet on with an investment horizon of up to 12 months. How financial markets really read the Indo-Pak flareup and how to make money in the bargain It is the nature of the market to react instinctively and be fearful in the beginning and later take stock of the situation with a cool mind, says Nilesh Shah.

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Stocks glitter more than gold as mutual fund flows soar Assets with money managers swelled to an unprecedented Rs 16 lakh crore in August, with stock plans making up 32 per cent of the pie. Endurance Tech IPO nears full subscription on Day 2 The quota limit for non-institutional investors (NIIs) saw bids for 4.79 lakh shares, while that of qualified institutional investors (QIBs) was subscribed 1.69 times. Patel impact: Gold bugs, stop fretting over the Fed. Worry about India! A greater tolerance for inflation spells bad news for gold because it's jewelry demand as much as investment that really drives the global market. JPMorgan sees Nifty50 at Mt 10K by 2017, says good time to buy on dips Events calendar over the near term suggests positive news could thin out over this period. Consequently, it said it does not rule out a phase of consolidation.

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IT sector stares at weakest growth in a decade; few safe stocks to bet on Some brokerages have started lowering valuation multiples for IT stocks, as they expect them to taper revenue guidance. Others are keenly awaiting guidance. Base metals back in bull market as China's economy stabilizes The metal used in pipes and wires rose as much as 0.3 per cent on the London Metal Exchange to $4,880 a metric ton, and was at $4,872.50 a ton at 3:26 pm in Sydney.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date   Endurance Technologies Ltd. 467.00 - 472.00 05-10-2016 07-10-2016 Globe International Carriers Ltd. 24.00 30-09-2016 07-10-2016 Art Nirman Ltd. 25.00 30-09-2016 07-10-2016 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Reliance FHF XXXI Series 15 Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 27 Sep 2016 07 Oct 2016 5,000 Reliance FHF XXXI Series 15 Reg-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 27 Sep 2016 07 Oct 2016 5,000 Reliance FHF XXXI Series 15 Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 27 Sep 2016 07 Oct 2016 5,000 Reliance FHF XXXI Series 15 Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 27 Sep 2016 07 Oct 2016 5,000 SBI Debt Fund Series B-44 (1100 Days) Reg-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 05 Oct 2016 10 Oct 2016 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

Brookfield seals India's biggest realty deal with Hiranandani Group for $1 billion: Sources The move is being seen as a precursor to either listing of a Real Estate Investment Trust that would hold the office assets or stake sale.

1,500 low-cost flats in Gurgaon & Rewari up for grabs Around 1,088 flats located in Gurgaon's Sector 47 and another 408 flats in Rewari's Sector 18 are up for grab.

Realty shift: Digital marketing becoming popular with builders Digital marketing is gaining hold with developers who have realized that homebuyers are finding it convenient to explore various options virtually.

Housing sales down 1-2 per cent in Jan-June in seven major cities "Demand in both Delhi NCR and Mumbai is likely to remain subdued owing to high price points, inventory pressures and cautious home buyer approach," he said.

Milestone Capital Advisors looks to raise Rs 1,400 crore It will make investment primarily in pre-leased assets with the aim to generating periodic yields and capital appreciation on exit.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Sr III Direct-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 08 Aug 2016 11 Nov 2016 500 Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Sr III Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 08 Aug 2016 11 Nov 2016 500 Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Sr III Reg-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 08 Aug 2016 11 Nov 2016 500 Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Sr III Direct-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 08 Aug 2016 11 Nov 2016 500 Mahindra Mutual Fund Kar Bachat Yojana Direct-D Equity: Tax Planning Open-ended 22 Aug 2016 07 Oct 2016 500 More >>

Views and Recommendations

Buy ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company, target Rs 323 : Microsec Capital 06 October, 2016, 03:21 PM IST Buy ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. at a price target of Rs 323 and a stop loss at Rs 310 from entry point buy Buy IDFC, target Rs 74 : Microsec Capital 06 October, 2016, 03:15 PM IST Buy IDFC Ltd. at a price target of Rs 74 and a stop loss at Rs 68 from entry point buy Buy Torrent Power with a target of Rs 204: Pritesh Mehta 06 October, 2016, 03:12 PM IST Buy Torrent Power Ltd. with a target of Rs 204 and a stop loss of Rs 176 buy Buy Tata Chemicals, target Rs 580 : Pritesh Mehta 06 October, 2016, 03:10 PM IST Buy Tata Chemicals Ltd. at a price target of Rs 580 and a stop loss at Rs 538 from entry point buy

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