The 10-year bond yield closed at 7.47 per cent on Thursday, rising steadily from its monetary policy day level of 7.13 per cent. It has risen 37 basis points in five days.

Since the market has entered in the consolidation phase, investors should focus on longevity of investments. Indian equity market gave moderate returns in FY18, as it corrected by ~8.5% in last two months. Nifty 50 gave ~10.2% return in FY18 vs. ~18.5% in FY17.

Volatility is a risk but it can also be a friend. Any fall in a market is an opportunity to buy quality stocks in a staggered manner as it offers avenues for wealth creation.

A pivot point is a price level in technical analysis of a financial market that is used by traders as a predictive indicator of market movement.

Many investors are now wondering whether the drop in share prices of PSU banks is an investment opportunity. One should consider the following factors before making a decision.

Year 2018 will be an equally crucial year for the life insurance industry, as the first few private players will complete 18 years. Is the industry ready to take the burden of expectations which adulthood brings with it?

Equity mutual funds continued to receive robust fund inflows in February 2018 despite reintroduction of the long-term capital gains tax in the FY18-19 Union Budget and a volatile month, reflecting investors' commitment to long-term investments.

In the current situation, only resolute bold measures taken quickly can save these nationalised banks from extinction. It is unorthodox to take up such sensitive reforms in an election year. But it could prove to be game changer, like unprecedented and unorthodox reforms in the form of demonetisation and GST.

Price movements of high beta scrips are more volatile than the general market swings. In case of a rising market, these stocks tend to offer higher returns than the market but look more vulnerable when the market sentiment weakens.

Due to the unpredictable nature of the markets, hedging strategy can help avoid losses or reduce them in falling market.