Saturday, December 24, 2016
Saturday, December 10, 2016
The Top 17 Investing Quotes ....
1. "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin
When it comes to investing, nothing will pay off more than educating yourself. Do the necessary research, study and analysis before making any investment decisions.
2. "Bottoms in the investment world don't end with four-year lows; they end with 10- or 15-year lows." - Jim Rogers
While 10-15 year lows are not common, they do happen. During these down times, don't be shy about going against the trend and investing; you could make a fortune by making a bold move - or lose your shirt. Remember quote #1 and invest in an industry you've researched thoroughly. Then, be prepared to see your investment sink lower before it turns around and starts to pay off.
3. "I will tell you how to become rich. Close the doors. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful." - Warren Buffett
Be prepared to invest in a down market and to "get out" in a soaring market.
4. "The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing." - Phillip Fisher
Another testament to the fact that investing without an education and research will ultimately lead to regrettable investment decisions. Research is much more than just listening to popular opinion.
5. "In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable." - Robert Arnott
At times, you will have to step out of your comfort zone to realize significant gains. Know the boundaries of your comfort zone and practice stepping out of it in small doses. As much as you need to know the market, you need to know yourself too. Can you handle staying in when everyone else is jumping ship? Or getting out during the biggest rally of the century? There's no room for pride in this kind of self-analysis. The best investment strategy can turn into the worst if you don't have the stomach to see it through.
Though investing in a savings account is a sure bet, your gains will be minimal given the extremely low interest rates. But don't forgo one completely. A savings account is a reliable place for an emergency fund, whereas a market investment is not.
7. "Invest in yourself. Your career is the engine of your wealth." - Paul Clitheroe
We all want wealth, but how do we achieve it? It starts with a successful career which relies on your skills and talents. Invest in yourself through school, books, or a quality job where you can acquire a quality skill set. Identify your talents and find a way to turn them into an income-generating vehicle. In doing so, you can truly leverage your career into an "engine of your wealth."
8. "Every once in a while, the market does something so stupid it takes your breath away." - Jim Cramer
There are no sure bets in the world of investing; there is risk in everything. Be prepared for the ups and downs.
9. "The individual investor should act consistently as an investor and not as a speculator." - Ben Graham
You are an investor, not someone who can predict the future. Base your decisions on real facts and analysis rather than risky, speculative forecasts.
10. "It's not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for." - Robert Kiyosaki
If you're a millionaire by the time you're 30, but blow it all by age 40, you've gained nothing. Grow and protect your investment portfolio by carefully diversifying it, and you may find yourself funding many generations to come.
11. "Know what you own, and know why you own it." - Peter Lynch
Do your homework before making a decision. And once you've made a decision, make sure to re-evaluate your portfolio on a timely basis. A wise holding today may not be a wise holding in the future.
12. "Financial peace isn't the acquisition of stuff. It's learning to live on less than you make, so you can give money back and have money to invest. You can't win until you do this." - Dave Ramsey
By being modest in your spending, you can ensure you will have enough for retirement and can give back to the community as well.
13. "Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas." - Paul Samuelson
If you think investing is gambling, you're doing it wrong. The work involved requires planning and patience. However, the gains you see over time are indeed exciting!
14. "I would not pre-pay. I would invest instead and let the investments cover it." - Dave Ramsey
A perfect answer to the question: "Should I pay off my _____(fill in the blank) or invest for retirement?" That said, a credit card balance ringing up 30% can turn into a black hole if not paid off quickly. Basically, pay off debt at high interest rates and keep debt at low ones.
15. "The four most dangerous words in investing are: 'this time it's different.'" - Sir John Templeton
Follow market trends and history. Don't speculate that this particular time will be any different. For example, a major key to investing in a particular stock or bond fund is its performance over five years. Nothing shorter.
16. "Wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they are doing." - Warren Buffett
In the beginning, diversification is relevant. Once you've gotten your feet wet and have confidence in your investments, you can adjust your portfolio accordingly and make bigger bets.
17. "You get recessions, you have stock market declines. If you don't understand that's going to happen, then you're not ready, you won't do well in the markets." - Peter Lynch
When hit with recessions or declines, you must stay the course. Economies are cyclical, and the markets have shown that they will recover. Make sure you are a part of those recoveries!
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
What are your options if the government puts a limit on gold holding?
Courtesy : Econoomic Times
The market is rife with rumours that the government might take radical measures to unearth unaccounted wealth in the form of gold. This has made consumers uncomfortable about buying physical gold. A portion of the demand is expected to shift to Sovereign Gold Bonds issued by the RBI. These bonds offer 2.5% interest per annum (payable half-yearly) and their price is linked to the prevailing market price of gold. The bonds are listed on the exchange, facilitating early exit for investors. They mature in eight years, with an exit option at the end of five years from the date of issue. Sovereign Gold Bonds are a superior option to physical gold because while investors are assured of the market value of gold at the time of maturity, they also get periodical interest income. What’s more, the capital gains are fully tax exempt if the bonds are held till maturity and the investor can claim indexation benefits if he exits after one year.
The Sovereign Gold Bonds have evoked good response. Investors have bought bonds worth 14,071 kg of gold amounting to Rs 4,027 crore till now. The latest tranche, which was issued at a Rs 50 per gram discount on the prevailing market price of gold, saw investors buy bonds worth roughly Rs 915 crore. Anil Chopra, Group CEO and Director, Bajaj Capital, asserts gold bonds are a better alternative to physical gold. “Gold bonds not only provide better tax efficiency if held till maturity, they also do not have problems regarding safety and purity as is the case with physical gold.” Tanwir Alam, Managing Director of Fincart, reckons gold bonds will be a good alternative to fixed deposits as interest rates are likely to dip.
However, if the government cuts the interest rate on gold bonds, they will lose some of their charm. Since these bonds are linked to gold prices, a sustained disinflationary environment globally would also impact their returns, says Alam.
Investors may be deterred by some niggling issues as well. The latest issue concluded on 2 November but customers have not yet received the bonds. This could put off some investors, feels Manoj Nagpal, CEO, Outlook Asia Capital. “A better mechanism needs to be put in place by the RBI for the credit of these instruments in a defined timeframe.” There are other issues as well. While these gold bonds can be used as collateral for loans, several banks are refusing to sanction loans against them, says Vikram Dalal, Managing Director, Synergee Capital.
Meanwhile, the government’s Gold Monetisation Scheme has evoked lukewarm response, with a total of 5,730 kg of gold mobilised under the scheme as on 14 November. The scheme allows individuals to earn interest on idle, unused stock of physical gold in the form of jewellery, bars or coins. Depositors can get back the gold in physical form or in Indian rupees at prevailing market value at time of redemption. There is no capital gains tax on the appreciation in the value of gold deposited, or on the interest earned from it. Yet, investors have kept away from the scheme. “There are only limited number of branches for assaying the gold and investors have no control on the purification and no clarity on grammage of gold they will get in return for the gold they deposit,” says Amol Joshi, Founder, PlanRupee Investment Services. Most individuals hold physical gold in the form of jewellery, where the purity of the gold is often suspect and there is a high incidence of making charges. This deters people from submitting their gold lest it is valued far lesser than they expect. Also, the emotional attachment to jewellery and its snob value prevents most from parting with it. Even if a limit is put on gold holdings, people are likely to stay away from this scheme.
The market is rife with rumours that the government might take radical measures to unearth unaccounted wealth in the form of gold. This has made consumers uncomfortable about buying physical gold. A portion of the demand is expected to shift to Sovereign Gold Bonds issued by the RBI. These bonds offer 2.5% interest per annum (payable half-yearly) and their price is linked to the prevailing market price of gold. The bonds are listed on the exchange, facilitating early exit for investors. They mature in eight years, with an exit option at the end of five years from the date of issue. Sovereign Gold Bonds are a superior option to physical gold because while investors are assured of the market value of gold at the time of maturity, they also get periodical interest income. What’s more, the capital gains are fully tax exempt if the bonds are held till maturity and the investor can claim indexation benefits if he exits after one year.
The Sovereign Gold Bonds have evoked good response. Investors have bought bonds worth 14,071 kg of gold amounting to Rs 4,027 crore till now. The latest tranche, which was issued at a Rs 50 per gram discount on the prevailing market price of gold, saw investors buy bonds worth roughly Rs 915 crore. Anil Chopra, Group CEO and Director, Bajaj Capital, asserts gold bonds are a better alternative to physical gold. “Gold bonds not only provide better tax efficiency if held till maturity, they also do not have problems regarding safety and purity as is the case with physical gold.” Tanwir Alam, Managing Director of Fincart, reckons gold bonds will be a good alternative to fixed deposits as interest rates are likely to dip.
However, if the government cuts the interest rate on gold bonds, they will lose some of their charm. Since these bonds are linked to gold prices, a sustained disinflationary environment globally would also impact their returns, says Alam.
Investors may be deterred by some niggling issues as well. The latest issue concluded on 2 November but customers have not yet received the bonds. This could put off some investors, feels Manoj Nagpal, CEO, Outlook Asia Capital. “A better mechanism needs to be put in place by the RBI for the credit of these instruments in a defined timeframe.” There are other issues as well. While these gold bonds can be used as collateral for loans, several banks are refusing to sanction loans against them, says Vikram Dalal, Managing Director, Synergee Capital.
Meanwhile, the government’s Gold Monetisation Scheme has evoked lukewarm response, with a total of 5,730 kg of gold mobilised under the scheme as on 14 November. The scheme allows individuals to earn interest on idle, unused stock of physical gold in the form of jewellery, bars or coins. Depositors can get back the gold in physical form or in Indian rupees at prevailing market value at time of redemption. There is no capital gains tax on the appreciation in the value of gold deposited, or on the interest earned from it. Yet, investors have kept away from the scheme. “There are only limited number of branches for assaying the gold and investors have no control on the purification and no clarity on grammage of gold they will get in return for the gold they deposit,” says Amol Joshi, Founder, PlanRupee Investment Services. Most individuals hold physical gold in the form of jewellery, where the purity of the gold is often suspect and there is a high incidence of making charges. This deters people from submitting their gold lest it is valued far lesser than they expect. Also, the emotional attachment to jewellery and its snob value prevents most from parting with it. Even if a limit is put on gold holdings, people are likely to stay away from this scheme.
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