No, investing on Diwali doesn’t fetch high returns
2 years, 2 months ago

No, investing on Diwali doesn’t fetch high returns

Live Mint  

Diwali is just around the corner, and many people prefer to invest in various assets on this day as it is considered auspicious. View Full Image Mint The best and worst Diwali, in terms of 1-year return from the stock market investment, would be in 2020 and 2017 with 52% and -2%, respectively. The spike in gold prices in 2020 as investors moved to safe-haven assets from risky stock market investments resulted in higher 1-year return from the asset class for investments made in 2019. “There’s no harm in putting some incremental money into your portfolio on Diwali, if the investor believes it is auspicious, but the starting point and end point cannot be from one Diwali to another," said Gurmeet Chadha, managing partner and chief investment officer at Complete Circle Wealth. Portfolio approach When investing in stocks based on recommendations, one also needs to examine where that stock fits in one’s portfolio.

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The Significance of Buying Gold During Dhanteras and Diwali
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Significance of Buying Gold During Dhanteras and Diwali

Live Mint  

People buy gold on Dhanteras primarily due to its auspiciousness, as this festival marks the beginning of Diwali and is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune. Gold purchases are a way to seek blessings for the coming year, with it being viewed as a stable investment and a status symbol. Additionally, the robust rally in international and domestic gold …

Silver Prices Soar, Outperforming Gold in the Next 12-15 Months
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Silver Prices Soar, Outperforming Gold in the Next 12-15 Months

Live Mint  

Silver prices are expected to reach ₹1.25 lakh in the next 12-15 months, potentially outperforming gold. According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL), silver prices can reach ₹1,25,000 on MCX and $40 on COMEX in the next 12 to 15 months, potentially outperforming gold prices in the medium to long term.

The Timeless Appeal of Muhurat Trading: A Guide to the Spectacle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Timeless Appeal of Muhurat Trading: A Guide to the Spectacle

India Today  

Muhurat trading is a significant event in India's stock markets, held annually during Diwali. It will be observed on Friday, November 1, 2024, with a one-hour trading session expected from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). This special session is thought to bring wealth, success, and good fortune as …

Best Time to Buy Gold and Silver on Dhanteras: A Guide for Prosperity and Wealth
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Best Time to Buy Gold and Silver on Dhanteras: A Guide for Prosperity and Wealth

India Today  

The article discusses the best time to buy gold and silver on Dhanteras, the first day of the Diwali festival. According to the article, the muhurat for buying metals begins on October 29 at 10:31 a.m. and extends until 1:15 p.m. on October 30. The peak muhurat falls between 12:01 a.m. and 2:45 a.m. on October 29, making it an …

Gold Prices Soar to New Heights in Dhanteras and Diwali, Touching ₹80,000 per 10 Grams
2 months ago

Gold Prices Soar to New Heights in Dhanteras and Diwali, Touching ₹80,000 per 10 Grams

Hindustan Times  

Gold prices have surged nearly 30% this year during Dhanteras and Diwali, reaching a record high of ₹80,000 per 10 grams. This surge is attributed to several factors, including geopolitical tensions like the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Gaza conflict, as well as China's central bank's decision to reduce its 1-year and 5-year prime loan rates by 25 basis points.

Why muhurat trading doesn’t get you a Diwali bonus always
1 year, 1 month ago

Why muhurat trading doesn’t get you a Diwali bonus always

Live Mint  

On Sunday, India’s stock markets held the Diwali muhurat trading from 6pm to 7.15pm, marking the commencement of the Hindu accounting year Vikram Samvat 2080. Diwali picks Every year, brokers and sell side research firms start publishing and marketing their Diwali stock recommendations 10-15 days prior to the festival of lights. For instance, brokerage HDFC Securities emerged as a standout …

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2023: Top stock picks for retail investors
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2023: Top stock picks for retail investors

India Today  

The Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange are set to illuminate Dalal Street with a special Muhurat trading session. Muhurat trading is a cherished tradition in India, where stock exchanges open for a one-hour trading session on Diwali, considered an auspicious time to invest in stocks. Ahead of the special trading session, here are some stock picks from …

Gold vs silver: Which is better for Diwali 2023 Muhurat trading — explained
1 year, 1 month ago

Gold vs silver: Which is better for Diwali 2023 Muhurat trading — explained

Live Mint  

Diwali 2023 Muhurat trading: In India, new investments on Diwali is considered auspicious as it is believed that such investments bring prosperity and sound financial condition. Even though Indian millennials have strated investing in various other tools like properties, mutual funds, bonds, etc on Diwali, gold and silver still score over these investment options by huge margin. However, silver has …

Diwali 2023: Gold to glitter, base metals may struggle, says Jigar Trivedi
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali 2023: Gold to glitter, base metals may struggle, says Jigar Trivedi

Live Mint  

Samvat 2080: Gold prices are expected to rally further while silver may continue its outperformance over the yellow metal in the new Samvat year 2080, said Jigar Trivedi, Senior Research Analyst - Currencies & Commodities, Reliance Securities. In the commodities market, Trivedi believes the fundamentals for precious metals like gold and silver are positive, while demand concerns may loom over …

Dhanteras-Diwali Gifts That May Grow: Gifting Investments For The Future
1 year, 1 month ago

Dhanteras-Diwali Gifts That May Grow: Gifting Investments For The Future

News 18  

The festival season is at the doors while we think of gifting to our dear ones on auspicious occasions like “Dhanteras” and “Diwali” for best of their future. Apart from traditional investment instruments, one may always look for to provide potential stable future returns and diversification over high-risk investments which may grow over the time to secure future. Gold as …

Diwali Muhurat trading 2023: Date, stock market timings, other details here
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali Muhurat trading 2023: Date, stock market timings, other details here

Live Mint  

Diwali Muhurat trading 2023: The stock markets will open for an hour for Diwali muhurat trading on 12th November 2023. Trading would take place across various segments like equity, commodity derivatives, currency derivatives, equity futures & options, and securities lending & borrowing in the same time slot. Muhurat trading strategy “Over the past ten Muhurat trading sessions, seven instances concluded …

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2023 to take place on November 12 from 6 pm to 7:15 pm
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2023 to take place on November 12 from 6 pm to 7:15 pm

Live Mint  

The Diwali Muhurat Trading for the new Samvat will be held on 12 November from 6 pm to 7.15 pm, reported ET Now quoting the BSE on 27 October. Considered an auspicious occasion to begin anything new, including investing in the stock market, Muhurat Trading is the special trading session conducted by the exchanges on the occasion of Diwali. In …

Gold Gives 17.45 percentage Returns Since Last Diwali
1 year, 2 months ago

Gold Gives 17.45 percentage Returns Since Last Diwali

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Gold has appreciated 17.45 per cent in the Indian market since last Diwali and this is the highest gain since 2020. Compared to the Diwali gold rate of Rs 29,871 in 2013, the metal has appreciated 99 per cent in 2023, doubling in 10 years. In the last 10 years, silver prices during the Diwali time have appreciated 46 …

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2022: Stock Market Timings Today, Share Recommendations For Investors
2 years, 2 months ago

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2022: Stock Market Timings Today, Share Recommendations For Investors

News 18  

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2022: Even as the BSE Sensex last week climbed 1,387.18 points or 2.39 per cent ending the Samvat 2078 with marginal negative returns, the overarching feature of the year gone by was India’s distinct outperformance. This year’s customary one-hour special Diwali Muhurat Trading session, which would also mark the start of Samvat 2079 according to the Hindu …

Diwali: You should start your investment journey with Muhurat trading; here’s why
2 years, 2 months ago

Diwali: You should start your investment journey with Muhurat trading; here’s why

Live Mint  

With Diwali around the corner, people across the country are preparing for celebrations. Around this time, Dalal Street investors and traders also encourage people to join the stock market and recommend doing so by making their initial investments during the Muhurat Trading hour. If you are someone who has been planning to invest in the stock market, Muhurat Trading time …

Diwali Muhurat trading 2022: 5 tips and tricks you should know before investing
2 years, 2 months ago

Diwali Muhurat trading 2022: 5 tips and tricks you should know before investing

Live Mint  

Have you started your research for the stock which you want to hold for a longer period of time to buy on this Diwali muhurat trading session? Generally, NSE and BSE see a bullish market during muhurat trading sessions, as every investor is buying at that time. So you need to choose the stock carefully which you are going to …

Diwali 2022: Gold, jewellery sales glitter during 2-day Dhanteras; higher footfalls after Ind-Pak match
2 years, 2 months ago

Diwali 2022: Gold, jewellery sales glitter during 2-day Dhanteras; higher footfalls after Ind-Pak match

India TV News  

Diwali/Dhanteras 2022: Two-day festival of Dhanteras saw robust sales of gold, jewellery and coins this year on strong pent up demand with the jewellery industry expecting up to 35 per cent growth in the business over the last year. We expect a 10-15 per cent increase in sales from the 2021 level on strong pent up demand after the pandemic," …

Will Diwali bring shine in gold prices?
2 years, 2 months ago

Will Diwali bring shine in gold prices?

Live Mint  

Diwali — the festival of light — announces the arrival of time, when Indian households indulge in purchasing gold as it signifies eternity and purity. As per the data, gold has delivered average annual returns of around 10 per cent in the last 41 years period in rupee terms. Strong economic data from the US, especially the robust job growth …

Buying Gold This Dhanteras? Check Price, Purity, and Hallmarking
2 years, 2 months ago

Buying Gold This Dhanteras? Check Price, Purity, and Hallmarking

News 18  

Dhanteras 2022 Time: Dhanteras and the Diwali season, in general, are considered auspicious for buying assets, especially precious metals like gold and silver. From the reputation of the seller and the outlet to the purity of the gold used in making the item and the resale value, a customer should consider multiple things before investing in gold. In addition, prices …

Financial lessons to glean this Diwali
2 years, 2 months ago

Financial lessons to glean this Diwali

Hindustan Times  

The festival of lights is less than a month away and celebrations are expected to be extra special this year after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Diwali symbolizes the beginning of the new financial year as well and this is also a reason why several key Diwali traditions are centered around money. Preeti Zende, a SEBI registered investment …

Muhurat Trading 2021: Diwali Stock Portfolio 2021 to Invest in Samvat 2078 for Good Returns
3 years, 1 month ago

Muhurat Trading 2021: Diwali Stock Portfolio 2021 to Invest in Samvat 2078 for Good Returns

News 18  

Indian stock markets have witnessed a stellar bull run over the last one year. On the auspicious occassion of Diwali, the stock exchanges hold a special symbolic trading session — Muhurat Trading. Both Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd conduct an hour-long trading session as per the “Shubh Muhurat” on Diwali. “Samvat 2078 will be a …

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2021 Today: When and Why you Should Invest for Long-Term Gains
3 years, 1 month ago

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2021 Today: When and Why you Should Invest for Long-Term Gains

News 18  

Diwali is just around the corner and will be celebrated on November 4, Thursday, this year. Like every other year, the stock market would arrange Muhurat Trading 2021 for an hour, which is a symbolic trading session held by stock exchanges to mark the auspicious festival. The customary one-hour session of Muhurat Trading is considered auspicious by many and marks …

Cryptocurrency or Gold: Where Should you Invest in Diwali 2021?
3 years, 1 month ago

Cryptocurrency or Gold: Where Should you Invest in Diwali 2021?

News 18  

Bitcoin or gold — what will be your golden investment option for you this Diwali? The return from cryptocurrency was double the returns of gold over the same period,” said Edul Patel, CEO & co-founder of Mudrex, a global erypto investment platform. From an investor’s point of view, Nischal Shetty, founder, WazirX, noted, “If we keep the religious and auspicious …

Why should you increase gold allocation in your portfolio this Diwali?
4 years, 1 month ago

Why should you increase gold allocation in your portfolio this Diwali?

Live Mint  

Diwali is considered to be auspicious occasion for buying gold and irrespective of the price, gold is bought by Indians. "Although, the physical demand numbers released by the WGC does not represent a good story for India, It is advisable to increase gold allocation in your entire portfolio from 10% to 15 % taking in to consideration the uncertainty revolving …

Here are some of analysts’ top stock picks for Diwali
4 years, 1 month ago

Here are some of analysts’ top stock picks for Diwali

Live Mint  

As India prepares to celebrate its Diwali festival this weekend, stock brokers see growing signs of an economic recovery from the pandemic as reason to cheer and advise investors to buy cyclical stocks. “With economic activity recovering fast, more earnings upgrades cannot be ruled out,” according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. in a note. “Strong global markets can keep …

Diwali 2020: Jewelry You Should Buy This Dhanteras to Enhance Your Festive Look
4 years, 1 month ago

Diwali 2020: Jewelry You Should Buy This Dhanteras to Enhance Your Festive Look

News 18  

Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Hindu festival of Diwali. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that on this day goddess Lakshmi came out of the ocean while the milky sea was being churned with a pot of gold and wealth. Many jewellery stores also offer gold coins specially moulded for Diwali festivities with the embossed image of Goddess …

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