Swatantra Article of the Week!

As rightly said, “With great power comes great responsibility”, the same goes with investment if you want great return you have to be prepared for great risks!

If you are likely to look forward for big returns, it involves big risk, however, that is not enough, sometime it might even call for losses which you should be prepared for. Hence, read our section which says, 'You Should Take Big Risk, Only If You Can Absorb Big Losses'. Also, read the article to know in depth how high-risk investments such as equities and real estate offer a chance to make high returns, especially in the long term. But a bear market can erode the value of your entire portfolio!

This week’s GURUSPEAK is ‘by Rajiv Deep Baja’ – Vice President & M.D. of Bajaj Capital. In addition, get to know how MF’s help mitigate some risks.

Reading the article will also teach you how you open an Demat account easily and it’s features.

To read more: http://bit.ly/rFO2li

Swatantra Article of the Week – 20th December, 2011

Middle path to earning better returns, playing safe does not always pay you better, a little risk, distributed between bonds, equity & gold, can fetch you higher returns than just playing safe with FDs.
 
Last week we introduced you to low-risk investment options and this week we are introducing you to medium risk options. Furthermore in this article read what our Guruspeak column by Kamal Somani - Author, a promoter & director, SPA Capital Services has to say about investments at present time.
 
Make the most of your gold by going through ‘A low-cost hassle-free way to invest in yellow metal’
 
To read more, click:http://bit.ly/vfvOaS

Financial Advisor Awards 2011

UTI Mutual Fund, and CNBC–TV18, India’s No. 1 Business medium presents the fifth edition of the ‘Financial Advisor Awards 2011’, a unique platform that will felicitate India’s best Financial Advisors across the country. The aim of the awards is to recognize the contribution of these financial experts in creating and preserving sustainable wealth of the masses and also help them make informed financial decisions for both, short term and long term financial planning. The awards ceremony is going to be held on 17^th December, 2011.

 As a precursor to the Financial Advisor Awards 2011, UTI Mutual Fund and CNBC-TV18 will also organize various Financial Advisor Forums across cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Guwahati. The aim of these forums is to highlight the contributions of the wealth creators and help them gear up for a better financial year. Various financial experts will be giving an in-depth analysis and insights on financial planning and also information on the right tools; information and technology that the financial advisors require for their growth in the existing dynamic regulatory and business landscape.

Speaking on the occasion, Jaideep Bhatacharya, Group President and Chief Marketing Officer, UTI Asset Management Company Ltd. said, “Financial Advisors have played a critical role in the expansion of the Mutual Fund industry in India. Financial Advisors Awards is recognition of their efforts to create long term wealth for their clients.”

Swatantra Article of the Week! – 13th December, 2011

Just when you thought FDs are safest options as bank collapses are rare in India. But Lower Risk Means Lower Returns Especially When Inflation Remains Close To Double Digits!
 
However, there are other options too MFs also offer low-risk choices, read the article to know more.
 
Furthermore the group head, equities & private banking, third party products, NRI and international consumer business, HDFC Bank gives his views on financial planning under the ‘Guruspeak’
 
Then, ‘Look Beyond Fixed Returns’ says the founder and principal financial planner, Ladder 7 Financial Advisories!
 
To Read the article, kindly click: http://bit.ly/s9nqi6

 

Swatantra Article of the Week! – 6th December, 2011

Our this week’s article concentrates on how discipline is an important part in any financial decision.
 
People in the defense forces are trained to be disciplined, take calculated risks, manage people and resources, to research properly about various things and plan  well in advance. They should try to apply all these qualities in financial matters as well.
 
The armed forces are prepared to meet all eventualities in the battlefield, but are they equally prepared to meet financial eventualities?
 
Also, read to know how Ashok  - Bhatia, managed to built a good reputation as an independent financial advisor in one of the most important military bases in Rajasthan.
 
Click here to read the whole article: http://bit.ly/uuZZXP
 

Swatantra Article of the Week! – 29th November, 2011

From simple websites to dedicated apps, technology not only helps investors make decisions but also allows them to monitor the performance of their portfolios. 

Read to know some easy ways how you can track your investments be it through website or SMS and things-to-do to secure your online transactions.

And just when you thought that it is difficult to get good returns in today’s date, here is an article on how to get more on small investments!

To read the article, click here: http://bit.ly/uIYHFU

Swatantra Article of the week!

Spreading financial literacy through Swatantra, our Investor Education programme. Every Tuesday an article is published in one of the largest circulated newspaper in India - TOI discussing a critical financial issue which effects your life.

This week’s topic is ‘Plan for your retirement’. Get to know in detail about how to plan your retirement and invest for a better future.

Many of us do not plan for our life after retirement.. read to know what the financial experts has to say about it and how one monthly statement of all fund-related financial transactions will make your life much easier.

  

Click here to view the whole article: bit.ly/upTpJ4 and Stay Tuned for the next week’s financial knowledge.

 

Why Swatantra?

 

We believe mutual funds are a sure way to begin your journey as a successful investor. In simple words, mutual fund means a professionally managed type of collective investment scheme that pools money from many investors to buy stocks, bonds, short-term money market instruments, and/or other securities. However, many people have different Myths related to investing in mutual funds. Example, “It’s too late for me to start saving for retirement now.” “Financial advisors mostly provide investment/retirement advice.” “Financial Planning is all for rich people” and so on.

This is where Swatantra steps in to show a clear picture of what investing in mutual fund stands for and answer all your financial queries/doubts...  Today, with its ongoing progress, seems it will achieve its goal soon.