6 mistakes that small investors make when stock market is doing well, interest rates are rising

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6 mistakes that small investors make when stock market is doing well, interest rates are rising The biggest mistakes happen when markets are doing well. In many cases, the SIP returns are in the red. Shares of these 3 companies offer substantial upside despite negative cash flows Fall in cash flows could be because of a company's capital expenditure on building capacities, which, in turn, helps boost future earnings. 5 cost efficient companies with high 1-year stock price increase potential Cost efficiency plays a significant role in a company's profitability. These companies are rewarded by stock market due to their ability to improve their profits. Ecom Express's winning bet Instead of diversifying, Ecom Express reached out to unserved PIN codes. The strategy is paying off. A startup wants to change our breakfast habit It's a market that has frustrated giants like Kellogg's. But Bengaluru-based Soulfull, which sells ragi-based products, believes it has found a way to win: Eschew the 'breakfast cereal' label altogether. Banking beyond the diaspora To ensure that these foreign outposts stay on as symbols of commitment to the Indian diaspora and financial liberalisation, the first step should be to negotiate more favourable terms of engagement. From our Partners False income tax refund claims could attract these penalties The income tax department has recently claimed to have busted a racket of fraudulent claim of tax refunds by employees of well known companies. From our Partners FAQs About Recurring Deposits: Everything you need to know Unlike Fixed Deposit, you can deposit a fixed sum with your Bank or Post Office for a pre-defined term every month. Are mutual fund direct plan investors not getting the full benefit of lower costs? Reports say Sebi is probing the narrow difference in expense ratio of regular and direct plans of some MFs. Long-term third party insurance: How will it impact you While the move will ensure compliance, the cost component will be steep for new vehicle buyers. Top Mutual Funds SCHEME NAME RATING 1 M(%) 6 M(%) 1 YR(%) 3 YRS(%) JM Core 11 Direct Plan-Growth 1.56 10.38 11.00 21.16 JM Core 11 Fund-Growth 1.49 9.93 10.10 19.53 ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Direct-Growth 5.30 6.46 11.73 16.92 Axis Bluechip Fund Direct Plan-Growth 0.56 16.14 22.92 16.77 IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund Direct-Growth 5.35 6.17 11.04 16.53 FeaturedICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Direct-Growth ★★★★★ 1.21 4.11 9.20 11.50 Start SIP 5 ways senior citizens can avoid being mis-sold an insurance policy To avoid being scammed out of their money, here are five insurance products senior citizens should steer clear of at all cost. Best stock Android smartphones under Rs 20,000 These budget smartphones fall under Rs 20,000 and run on stock Android OS, which means these are among the first to get the latest Google updates.

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