Network FP Thinktank is an Online Professional Journal by Network FP wherein we share the articles written by top-class financial advisors and industry thought leaders from across India and the world.
Decoding 0% Interest Loans
Seema Kakade
Qualified Personal Finance Professional
September 28, 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutes A few days back I got a call from an unknown number. Without waiting for my response, the tele-caller started off giving me a zero-interest loan for whatever I needed to buy. I was tempted to ask her for a “ZERO EMI” loan but was already eyes deep in work and was in no mood […]
Read MoreImplementing the MoSCoW Technique in Personal Finance
Arijit Sen
SEBI Registered Investment Adviser
September 21, 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutes Friends and colleagues are supposedly enjoying their lives to the fullest – tripping frequently, buying expensive gadgets, booking properties, buying high-end cars, and what not! So many things are happening around, enough to distract us. Thanks to social media as well for fueling instant gratification every other second. On the contrary, we are guiding our […]
Read MoreCompounding Beyond Finances
Aditya Singhania
Financial Coach @PlanRich
September 14, 2021
Reading Time: 6 minutes We all know how compounding is said to be the 8th wonder of the world. Even an average person who consistently invests over the long term can build a sizable wealth with the magic of compounding. But most people (including us) just know the compounding and how it works. But, we don’t really understand the […]
Read MoreRule-Based Active Investing: Bringing Method to the Market
Rajiv Shastri
Director & Chief Executive Officer, NJ Asset Management Private Limited
September 7, 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutes Traditional investment portfolios are constructed using a combination of indexing and discretionary investing. Indexing refers to the replication of popular indexes through Index Funds or Exchange Traded Funds. The composition of these indexes is typically based on market capitalization and indexing allows investors to acquire a “market” portfolio and benefit from “market” returns in […]
Read MorePotential Risk Class Matrix
Amit Trivedi
Owner, Karmayog Knowledge Academy
August 31, 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutes We all are aware of the two primary risks associated with debt mutual funds, viz., interest rate risk and credit risk. The fund managers embrace these risks in varying proportions in line with the investment objectives of the respective schemes. The goal is to take these risks in a calculated manner in order to enhance […]
Read MoreWhat I have learned in the past year about Content Marketing?
Roshni Nayak
Founder, Goalbridge
August 24, 2021
Reading Time: 5 minutes The biggest cardinal virtue (fundamental) required in our advisory profession is great communication skills. And not just oral but written communication as well. Here, I am specifically talking about content marketing i.e. sharing relevant content with an intent to educate, coach, persuade, act and inspire prospects and clients in their financial lives. It is an […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Technical & Fundamentals can generate Alpha for your clients
Venkatesh Puthige
Founder, Go Financial Plan
August 17, 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutes We always have a conversation around “Higher the Risk Higher the Returns”. Sometimes, returns should be attributed to taking higher risks; it need not be true always. I would like to share 3 instances where we understood some key factors in technical and fundamentals and took a call for our clients to generate better returns […]
Read MoreThe hunt for a coach
Jinay Savla
Founder, Indigenous Investors
August 3, 2021
Reading Time: 6 minutes India’s run at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 has been satisfying so far. With 1 Silver medal and 1 Bronze medal won by Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and P V Sindhu respectively, it has given much-needed happiness in times when India battles with the possibility of a third wave of covid-19. As I write this, more athletes […]
Read MoreAn insightful Q&A with the smallcase team
Team smallcase
July 27, 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutes Network FP had recently conducted an UpSkill session on 7th July 2021 with Vasant Kamath, CEO, smallcase on the topic “The smallcase investing for retail investors & financial advisors”. During this insightful session, many of our ProMembers had queries revolving around the platform and its mechanisms. Understanding the relevance, we have got your queries addressed […]
Read MoreEnjoy the journey as much as the destination!
Prathiba Girish
Founder at Finwise Personal Finance Solutions
July 20, 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutes Have you noticed how most of us put away celebrations and wait with bated breath to reach a particular milestone before we feel its worthy of celebrating? I spent quite a few years doing the same, only to awaken to the fact that giving myself a pat on the back every now and then actually […]
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