Alternative Investments: Unlocking New Avenues for Portfolio Growth and Diversification

Wealth Management

IntroductionAlternative investments represent financial assets that fall outside traditional categories like stocks, bonds, or cash. These investments offer investors access to unique opportunities for growth, wealth preservation, portfolio diversification, reduced volatility, and potential tax benefits. In India, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) classifies Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) into three categories: Category I,…

Overview: Wealth Management Process

Wealth Management

The wealth management process is a structured and comprehensive approach designed to help individuals achieve their financial objectives. It integrates various aspects of financial planning, investment management, and tax optimization to deliver personalized financial solutions. The process typically involves the following key stages: 1. Assessing the Client’s Current Financial Position This foundational step involves a…

Structure and Components of the Wealth Management Business

Wealth Management

IntroductionWealth management is a comprehensive financial advisory service designed to address the complex needs of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). It integrates a variety of financial services and strategies to preserve and grow clients’ wealth over time. Wealth Management Business Structure Wealth management firms generally operate under two primary structures: independent firms and wirehouse models. Compensation Models:Wealth…

What is a debt-fund?

Wealth Management

A debt fund is a mutual fund scheme where the money is predominantly invested in fixed-income securities like government securities, debentures, corporate bonds, commercial papers, and other money-market instruments.  The issuer of debt instruments pre-decides the interest rate you will receive as well as the maturity period. Hence, they are also known as ‘fixed-income’ securities.…