Should you consider a fund tracking 1,000 stocks?

Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company’s proposed new fund—Motilal Oswal BSE 1000 Index Fund—will be passively managed and track the newly launched BSE 1000 index. But should investors consider putting their money into a fund tracking a 1,000-stock index? First, let’s look at the numbers. BSE 1000 vs BSE 500 Motilal Oswal’s new fund will invest … Read more

The one number every investor must know—but rarely does

Now, imagine the same match—same players, same chase—but this time, no one tells them the target. Just go out and bat. Sounds absurd, right? And yet, that’s exactly how most people approach their financial goals. We invest, save, and take risks—all without knowing our own required rate of return (RRR)—the personal target that should guide … Read more

How this stock replaced Titan as the largest holding in Jhunjhunwala’s portfolio

What makes this change remarkable isn’t just the numbers—it’s the staggering 430x return Jhunjhunwala’s family has made on IKS over 17 years, turning a little-known investment into a multi-thousand-crore behemoth. This is a story of patience, conviction, and the ability to spot transformative businesses long before the market catches on. The new crown jewel IKS … Read more