rule of 72

Going through an article on stock investments and the risks involved I got through this handy rule :-
If you want to know how long it will take to double your money at any rate of return, simply apply the rule of 72, that is, divide 72 by the expected rate of return and the result is [...]

What’s your net worth ?

The article that I just read discusses briefly about the calculation of net worth and why is it useful.
Net worth = (Total Assets) – (Total Liabilities)
Assets include -
* current account and savings
* capital in stocks and mutual funds
* debentures
* life insurance surrender cash value
* home, real estate investments
* cars/jewellery/furniture etc.
Liabilities include -
* mortgages
* car [...]

Stocks: Harrisons Malayalam

I came to know about this growing plantations company in south india. Its a part of the reputed RPG group. Following are few good words by Roshan :-
It owns large plantations in South India, is part of the RPG group. South india is where I see property prices zooming in the future- it’s far safer [...]

don’t make your broker rich

soon going to enter the stock market and just did the first thing an investor should do – started reading the intelligent investor – the classic by Bejamin Graham.
stocks are popular in investments for high rewards they may get you. while CODs (certificates of deposits) get you 5% interest, stock market has given on an [...]