Exploring Key Financial Sectors
Overview, Opportunities &
Challenges for Investors
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Share Market - Introduction
• A platform where buyers and sellers trade
shares of publicly listed companies.
• - Instruments: Equity shares, derivatives, ETFs
• - Regulated by SEBI
• - Objective: Capital appreciation through
market movements
Share Market - Pros & Cons
• Pros:
• - High returns potential
• - Liquidity and flexibility
• - Ownership in companies
• Cons:
• - Highly volatile
• - Requires deep research
• - Risk of capital loss
Mutual Funds - Introduction
• Investment pools managed by professionals
that invest in diversified securities.
• - Types: Equity, Debt, Hybrid
• - Regulated by SEBI
• - Ideal for passive investors seeking
diversification
Mutual Funds - Pros & Cons
• Pros:
• - Professional management
• - Diversification
• - Easy to invest via SIPs
• Cons:
• - Management fees
• - Market-linked returns
• - Not ideal for short-term needs
Gold - Introduction
• Investment in Physical Gold, Digital Gold, ETFs,
or Sovereign Gold Bonds.
• - Cultural significance in India
• - Used as a hedge against inflation and
currency fluctuations
Gold - Pros & Cons
• Pros:
• - Safe-haven asset
• - Inflation hedge
• - High liquidity
• Cons:
• - No income like dividends
• - Storage and security issues
• - Price volatility
Bank/FD - Introduction
• Deposit of money with banks for a fixed
period at a fixed interest.
• - Types: Regular FD, Tax-saving FD
• - Guaranteed returns and insured up to ₹5
lakh under DICGC
Bank/FD - Pros & Cons
• Pros:
• - Safe and secure
• - Fixed returns
• - Easy to operate
• Cons:
• - Low returns vs. inflation
• - Penalty on early withdrawal
• - Taxable interest
PPF - Introduction
• Long-term government-backed savings
scheme for individuals.
• - Lock-in: 15 years
• - Interest: Around 7–8%
• - Tax Benefits under Section 80C
PPF - Pros & Cons
• Pros:
• - Tax-free returns
• - Safe and backed by government
• - Encourages long-term savings
• Cons:
• - Long lock-in period
• - Low liquidity
• - Investment cap (₹1.5 lakh/year)
Real Estate - Introduction
• Investing in land, residential, commercial, or
rental properties.
• - Purpose: Capital appreciation and rental
income
• - Requires large capital and legal due diligence
Real Estate - Pros & Cons
• Pros:
• - Tangible asset
• - Rental income
• - Long-term capital gains
• Cons:
• - Illiquid
• - High entry and maintenance cost
• - Legal/documentation risks
Post Office - Introduction
• Government-backed savings instruments via
post offices.
• - Schemes: NSC, RD, MIS, KVP, Senior Citizen
Scheme
• - Target: Small and risk-averse investors
Post Office - Pros & Cons
• Pros:
• - Safe and backed by government
• - Regular interest payouts
• - Suitable for retirees
• Cons:
• - Moderate returns
• - Limited digital support
• - Paperwork intensive
Insurance - Introduction
• Financial product that offers protection and/or
investment returns.
• - Types: Term, ULIPs, Endowment plans
• - Provides financial security + savings
Insurance - Pros & Cons
• Pros:
• - Life cover
• - Tax benefits
• - Maturity benefits (in some plans)
• Cons:
• - Lower returns
• - Hidden charges
• - Long lock-in periods