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Best dynamic bond funds to invest in September 2026
If you are planning to invest for three to five years, but don’t want to take a call on interest rates, you can bet on dynamic bond funds. Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund, one of the recommended schemes, has been in the third quartile for the last 30 months. ICICI Prudential All Seasons Bond Fund has been in the second quartile for the last 30 months. Please follow our monthly updates to keep track of your investments.
Psychology says people who constantly clear phone notifications may crave a sense of control - The surprising reason this tiny digital habit can feel satisfying and what it may reveal about how your brain handles uncertainty
Clearing smartphone notifications offers a sense of completion and control. Research indicates these alerts disrupt attention and create uncertainty for users. Managing notifications can become an appealing routine for restoring order. Predictable notification batches improve attentiveness and reduce user stress. This habit reflects responses to digital clutter and a desire for manageability.
Psychology says people who save screenshots they never look at may be collecting a sense of future security
People may save screenshots for all kinds of reasons: they expect the information could be useful later, don't want to risk forgetting it, worry they might need it again, feel emotionally attached to the content, or simply find comfort in knowing it's safely stored for future access.
Psychology says people who check their phone after hearing someone else's notification may have developed a learned attention cue
Checking your phone after hearing someone else's notification can be a small but revealing example of howlearning, attention, and habit interact in everyday life. A familiar notification sound can instantly grab your attention because it stands out from surrounding sounds, while repeated experiences can teach your brain to associate that cue with a message or alert.
Silver ETFs rally up to 188% in 1 year. Time to stay invested or cash out?
Silver ETFs have surged up to 188% over the past year on strong industrial demand and supply constraints. While experts remain constructive on the long term outlook, they advise profit booking, portfolio rebalancing and staggered investments amid elevated volatility.
Silver ETFs deliver triple-digit gains in 2025. Should investors book profits?
Silver ETFs have emerged as top performers in 2025, delivering triple-digit returns on the back of strong industrial demand and a sharp rally in silver prices. Experts advise partial profit-booking after the surge, while maintaining limited long-term exposure through disciplined rebalancing and staggered investments rather than aggressive lump-sum allocations.
Gold funds vs ETFs : Which investment makes more sense in current market volatility?
Gold prices have seen a significant surge, prompting investors to consider Gold ETFs and Gold Funds. Experts suggest SIPs for volatile markets, with ETFs offering cost-efficiency and liquidity, while mutual funds provide convenience for long-term investors. Multi-asset funds are also recommended for better risk-reward.
As Nifty & Sensex move higher, these large-cap stocks have ‘strong buy’, ‘buy’ recos, with an upside potential of more than 28%
Here’s an old market saying that we like to quote often: Even when the bulls are in control, you can never write off the bears. Why? Because profit-booking is an integral part of the market, and it will happen at regular intervals, sometimes in the form of volatile corrections. At this point, the bias is toward the bulls. And this bias may become more pronounced in the near future. But it does not mean that you should be reckless. As an investor, it is important to track the fundamental developments in sectors and stay with fundamentally good stocks.
Gold and Silver ETFs shine with 51% returns in 1 year. Which is a better bet now?
Gold and silver ETFs have returned an impressive 51% in the past year. While silver may offer short-term outperformance due to its volatility and favorable gold-silver ratio, gold remains a preferred long-term asset for its stability and capital preservation. Experts suggest strategic allocation, with gold for stability and silver for tactical plays during high industrial demand cycles.
Sectoral and thematic fund inflows fall over 69% in September. Is investor appetite cooling?
Sectoral and thematic mutual fund inflows tumbled 69% in September, driven by profit-booking and redemptions. Experts advise long-term investors to stay patient, use SIPs, and maintain diversified exposure, while limiting any single sector allocation to 5–10% amid cyclical and concentrated risks.
Gold and silver ETFs rally 40% in a year; what’s the best mutual fund strategy?
Gold and silver prices are soaring. Exchange-traded funds based on these metals have given good returns. Tata Gold ETF and Tata Silver ETF are top performers. Experts suggest allocating a portion of investment portfolios to precious metals. Geopolitical tensions and industrial demand are driving the rally. Investors should consider SIPs to manage volatility. Experts recommend aligning investments with long-term goals.
Show Guangzhou as part of Gurgaon
China has released a new map that includes disputed territories Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin, causing India to react angrily. This ongoing dispute between the two countries has seen India creating its own map that China disagrees with. The author suggests that India should go further and create a map that shows Tibet as a separate country and include Guangzhou as part of Gurgaon.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: This Warren Buffett fan sees manufacturing and financial services leading next leg of rally
"FIIs have done some net buying in July-August and the reasons are two-fold. The corrected valuations towards the end of June provided an attractive risk-reward trade-off for them. Some moderation in the inflation print towards the end of July and thus lesser probability of aggressive rate hikes. The long-term growth outlook continues to remain intact."
SGX Nifty up 30 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 31 points, or 0.27 per cent, higher at 11,442.50, in signs that Dalal Street was headed for a positive start on Wednesday.
Rupee weakens 22 paise to 66.63 against US dollar on Fed comments
The domestic currency had closed marginally higher at 66.41 on Tuesday on dollars selling by banks and exporters.
Currency math makes the deal less sweet on the sugar counter
Sugar prices have rallied in global markets. However, an appreciation in the rupee capped further gains in the sweetener on the domestic bourses.
Earnings growth to be next trigger for equity market: Sanjay Dongre, UTI Asset Company
Unless the valuations become cheaper or there is a fall in issues raised by the USFDA, incremental exposure to the pharma sector is best to be avoided
Pick defensive pharma stocks to hedge against global risks: Ajay Bagga
Even as we have seen some selling from institutional investors, I would suggest investors to own pharma stocks from a multi-year perspective, Bagga says.
Consumers have to wait for softer interest rates
Consumers have to wait before popping bubbly despite RBI announcing measures to ease liquidity. BSE Weekly: Gainers, Losers | NSE Weekly: Losers, Gainers
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