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Ep 414What are the most critical factors to consider while picking a stock?
Dhirendra Kumar sheds light on how to go about picking good stocks

Ep 413Should I invest in international funds for my kids‘ higher education?
Dhirendra Kumar explains how one should go about investing in international markets

Ep 412What would be the right asset allocation for a retiree?
Dhirendra Kumar advises on how one should decide their asset allocation

Ep 411Should a retired person invest in international funds?
Dhirendra Kumar discusses the benefits of international investing for a retiree

Ep 410Is it safe to invest in cryptos during a global recession or a market crash?
Dhirendra Kumar explains if you should invest in cryptocurrency

Ep 409Where should an 80-year-old invest Rs 20 lakh?
Dhirendra Kumar advises on an asset allocation plan for a retiree

Ep 408Will mutual fund houses come out with crypto-themed funds?
Read on to find out what Dhirendra Kumar thinks

Ep 407What factors should one consider while investing in a debt mutual fund?
Dhirendra Kumar sheds light on the things that debt fund investors should consider

Ep 406How to buy and sell cryptocurrency? And how to earn from IPOs?
Dhirendra Kumar explains.

Ep 405How can one do tax harvesting in mutual funds?
Dhirendra Kumar explains the concept and its feasibility for individual investors

Ep 404Is there a way to fundamentally analyse cryptos?
Dhirendra Kumar explains if analysing crypto is feasible

Ep 403What’s your advice to a new investor in the present circumstances?
Dhirendra Kumar suggests a mental-investment framework for a novice

Ep 402How good is gold as an investment?
Dhirendra Kumar explains if it’s wise to invest in gold

Ep 401Why should one have a health insurance policy independent of the employer?
Dhirendra Kumar explains the benefits

Ep 400Do mutual funds pay taxes on the dividend received from companies?
Dhirendra Kumar explains how mutual funds have a tax advantage

Ep 399Are smart beta ETFs and quant-based funds more promising than plain index-based ETFs and funds?
Dhirendra Kumar explains why it's too early to consider smart-beta and quant-based funds for investing

Ep 398For ten years, which is more suitable - an index fund, ETF or an actively managed fund?
Dhirendra Kumar helps you make an informed choice

Ep 397What all investments shall we consider as fixed income while following an asset allocation plan?
Dhirendra Kumar discusses the need to have a fixed-income allocation

Ep 396Why is the NAV of different index funds tracking the same index different?
Dhirendra Kumar explains why the absolute value of a fund’s NAV doesn’t matter
Ep 395What is the three-bucket strategy to get regular income from retirement corpus?
Ashutosh Gupta explains the mechanism of this strategy and suggests funds suitable for each bucket

Ep 394Is it fine to invest more than Rs 1.5 lakh in an ELSS?
Dhirendra Kumar explains if it’s wise to exceed the 80C limit in ELSS
Ep 393Should you redeem investment from a small-cap fund in a bull run?
Ashutosh Gupta talks about the guiding principle one should follow to assess the small-cap allocation in their portfolio
Ep 392How is the holding period calculated for taxation purposes in the case of two merged equity schemes?
Ashutosh Gupta explains if and how a scheme merger affects one’s tax liability
Ep 391Should an SWP be done from equity, hybrid, or debt fund?
Ashutosh Gupta discusses how one should go about investing for deriving regular income post-retirement
Ep 390I‘ve just started my career. Where should I invest?
Ashutosh Gupta advises about investment strategies for a beginner
Ep 389Is it okay to have all SIPs on one date?
Ashutosh Gupta explains if there is any drawback to having all SIPs on a single date
Ep 388How can the same fund have different ratings for its Regular and Direct plan?
Ashutosh Gupta explains the reason for different ratings of two plans of the same fund
Ep 387How should a 20-year-old start SIP in mutual funds for retirement planning?
Ashutosh Gupta explains how to plan for retirement at an early age
Ep 386Should I diversify Rs 20,000 SIP across fund houses or continue with one SIP?
It is highly desirable that to add at least one more fund to the portfolio to ensure diversification, suggests Ashutosh Gupta
Ep 385How do I invest Rs 30,000 a month over 15 years for my 1-year-old kid’s education?
Ashutosh Gupta explains how to plan and invest for a child’s higher education
Ep 384How can I compare two or more mutual funds?
Ashutosh Gupta tells how one can use the Fund Compare tool for comparing two different funds.
Ep 383Should I invest in all 10 recommended funds in the Growth bucket on VR Premium?
Ashutosh Gupta talks about the optimum number of funds in your portfolio and how to choose them using Value Research’s Portfolio Planner tool
Ep 382Should I save to buy a house or invest in equity?
Ashutosh Gupta talks about the factors to consider before buying a house

Ep 381How should a retiree with Rs 1 crore invest his money?
Dhirendra Kumar explains the factors to consider while devising an investment strategy to generate regular income
Ep 380How many short-duration funds should I invest in for my retirement?
Ashutosh Gupta suggests the ideal number of funds for diversification
Ep 379Are liquid funds the best choice for parking emergency corpus?
Don’t think of emergency money in liquid funds as a sub-optimal allocation, suggests Ashutosh Gupta

Ep 378What amount is sufficient for emergency corpus?
Dhirendra Kumar talks about the factors that determine the emergency corpus one should have

Ep 377Should one move the profit of small and mid-cap funds to debt mutual funds?
Dhirendra Kumar explains if moving the gains to debt funds is a wise idea

Ep 376Is SWP a better way to derive regular income in old age than dividends?
Dhirendra Kumar explains which is a better option to derive income post-retirement

Ep 375Should ESG funds form a part of your equity portfolio?
Dhirendra Kumar explains the investment case for such funds

Ep 374Should I book profit and reinvest?
Dhirendra Kumar explains if it’s wise to time the market

Ep 373What is an alternative to an annuity plan for regular income?
Dhirendra Kumar explains how to design an appropriate withdrawal plan

Ep 372Is it advisable to continue with PPF after retirement?
Dhirendra Kumar explains if it would be wise to invest in PPF after retirement

Ep 371How to go about finding a good international fund?
Dhirendra Kumar explains how to narrow down your search for an international fund

Ep 370In how many flexi-cap, large-cap and mid-cap funds should I invest Rs 1 crore corpus?
Dhirendra Kumar suggests three ways in which you can invest a large corpus on money for the long term

Ep 369How can one assess the performance of a mutual fund scheme?
Dhirendra Kumar talks about the mechanism of evaluating fund returns

Ep 368Is this the right time to invest in small-cap funds with a horizon of 10 years?
Dhirendra Kumar explains the strategy to follow while investing in small-cap funds

Ep 367Is it fine to invest a lump sum in tax-saving mutual funds?
Dhirendra Kumar explains whether to invest a lump sum or SIP in a tax-saving fund

Ep 366महँगाई से बेहतर रिटर्न पाने के लिए मुझे कहां निवेश करना चाहिए?
Dhirendra Kumar explains how to earn inflation-beating returns

Ep 365Should I stop my SIP in mid-cap funds?
Dhirendra Kumar suggests the reasons which should drive your decision about your mid-cap fund investments