Why did SVB collapse?
So, there’s been some big news in the banking world. First, Silicon Valley Bank, which had a lot of high-profile tech investors as clients, collapsed… Read More »Why did SVB collapse?
Stock market Investing 101
In today’s post, I will talk about what you should consider if you haven’t started investing in stocks yet or if you are a beginner… Read More »Stock market Investing 101
How do we change our mindset about investing?
Whether investment should be done for the long term (retirement) or short term (if you are looking to pay for downpayment of a house), we… Read More »How do we change our mindset about investing?
What should we do when the stock market falls? Should we panic and start selling?
In 2022, the U.S. stock market experienced what we call in finance a bear market. There was a prolonged drop in stock market prices because of… Read More »What should we do when the stock market falls? Should we panic and start selling?
Saving and investment options in current scenario
Do you wonder where to save and invest when the interest rates are still rising? In this post, I list some of the options I… Read More »Saving and investment options in current scenario
Funds basics: part 2
There are mainly four main types of funds. These are mutual funds, exchange-traded funds or ETFs, index funds, and hedge funds. We will learn how these three funds are similar and how they differ from each other. I think it is good to know their characteristics because often people don’t know the distinction and use them interchangeably.
What are funds?
A fund is a collection of money from many investors. This pool of money can be invested in stocks, bonds, in a specific sector, or a combination of them. The main advantage of investing in a fund is the diversification it provides to us by spreading our risk.
Where do I invest and when do I start?
In my previous post, I wrote about the various types of assets you can use for investment. To have a diversified portfolio, you should invest in a variety of assets.
Diversification can mean two things -The first is diversifying within the same asset class. The second is having different asset classes in your investment portfolio.
Investment basics, you should know: part 1
After we have established 6 months’ worth of saving in a bank for our emergency fund, what do we do with our remaining savings? Finance… Read More »Investment basics, you should know: part 1
What is a 529 plan in the U.S.?
In my earlier post, I wrote about ways to fund your child’s college education. One of them was opening a 529 account. In this post,… Read More »What is a 529 plan in the U.S.?
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