Bond Coupon vs Yield to Maturity: What You Actually Earn
Bond coupon vs yield to maturity with exact maths: why a bond bought below or above face value earns a different return, plus current yield and bond tax.
· 6 min read
Stocks, Gold, ETFs & Investing Basics
How stocks, bonds, gold and ETFs work, how to measure returns, beat inflation and avoid investment scams.
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CAGR vs XIRR vs Absolute Return: Which to Use and When
CAGR vs XIRR vs absolute return explained with worked Indian examples: formulas, when each applies, how SEBI wants fund returns shown, and mistakes to avoid.
· 6 min read
Dividend Yield Trap: Why a High Yield Can Be a Warning
A dividend yield trap is a stock whose high yield comes from a falling price or unsustainable payouts. Learn the warning signs, the maths and 2026 tax rules.
· 6 min read
How to Read Financial Statements of a Company (India)
How to read financial statements of Indian listed companies: P&L, balance sheet and cash flow explained, with a worked example and the ratios that matter most.
· 6 min read
How to Spot Investment Scams in India: Red Flags and Fixes
Learn how to spot investment scams in India: 10 red flags, how to verify an adviser on SEBI and RBI portals, and exactly where to report fraud and recover money.
· 6 min read
Inflation Impact on Savings: How Rising Prices Eat Your Money
How inflation reduces the value of your savings in India, with worked examples on FDs and savings accounts, real return maths and practical ways to protect money.
· 7 min read
IPO Investing: How to Read the Offer Document (RHP)
IPO investing in India: what to read in the DRHP and RHP, how ASBA and UPI bids work, T+3 listing, allotment odds and valuation, with illustrative maths.
· 6 min read
Risk Tolerance vs Risk Capacity: Which Should Decide?
Risk tolerance vs risk capacity: how much risk you can stomach vs how much you can afford, with a worked stress test to size your equity share for each goal.
· 5 min read
Stocks vs Bonds vs Gold: Where Should Indians Invest?
Stocks vs bonds vs gold in India: risk, returns, liquidity and October 2026 tax rules compared, with a worked example of mixing and rebalancing all three.
· 6 min read
What Is an ETF? Exchange-Traded Funds Explained for India
What is an ETF and how does it work in India? Types of ETFs, iNAV, liquidity, costs, October 2026 tax rules and a worked example of ETF vs index fund costs.
· 6 min read