Tax loss harvesting and tax gain harvesting are powerful tools that can help investors optimise their portfolio returns by minimising the tax liabilities. While tax loss harvesting enables investors to offset losses strategically to reduce their tax burden, tax gain harvesting allows them to book profits without incurring taxes, promoting long-term tax efficiency 

In the financial world, it is of utmost importance to be aware of what an investor or individual must avoid, rather than merely knowing what to do or adopt. So, in this article, not only will we discuss financial habits to build a strong 2025, but we will also focus on what should be avoided, which will ultimately help you significantly 

Gold has long been a culturally significant asset in India and has transitioned from being a physical commodity to an attractive investment option through gold funds. These funds, including gold exchange traded funds and gold fund of funds, provide a convenient means to gain exposure to gold without the complexities of owning and storing physical gold. The article explains what lies beyond the glitter 

As an investor, you may have parked your money in domestic mutual funds. But wouldn’t you also like to be a part of the growth story of such international companies as Tesla, Amazon or Google? If so, you can invest in international mutual funds that will not only help you reap rich rewards but also expand your portfolio in a way that provides for hedging during market downturns. The article explains the nittygritty of investing in international mutual funds while also outlining the risks involved 

While Norway stands out as a classic example of environmental, social and governance (ESG)- driven divestment through its sovereign wealth fund exiting investments in major oil, coal and mining companies, the scenario in India has been lagging behind with investor interest in ESG-promoting companies still to match the world standards. The article takes an overview of what ESG investing stands for and how it may shape up in the years to come 

Most of the investors are now well aware of the systematic investment plan (SIP) which helps in the accumulation of wealth over a period to be able to meet your financial commitments. But there is also another way in which you can increase your wealth, which is the way of the Step-Up SIP.

Choosing the right mutual fund is a critical decision that can significantly impact your financial future.

Exiting the market intelligently is just as crucial as entering it. We generally plan our entry through SIPs properly but forget to plan when and how to exit. To ensure a seamless exit, having a well-thought-out plan is essential, and for this, a systematic withdrawal plan (SWP) can be a fruitful solution, not only for retirees but also for young investors with a good corpus. Rakesh Deshmukh takes a closer look at how SWP can work in your favour 

The article provides insights on how to factor human capital into your asset allocation strategy so that you accumulate wealth over the years and also set aside a corpus for your future needs such as higher education, buying a property, marriage-related expenditure, retirement funds, and so on

Adopting a middle-of-the-road approach, Smart Beta funds combine the aspects of reliability and creativity to offer investors profitable returns. They aim to outperform the traditional market indices without the unpredictability of active management.