On a typical Valentine, Invest

With Valentine’s Day round the corner we are in the process of finding a worthy gift. To get the attention of the significant other. Traditionally these have been glittering rare metals. But the times have changed to accommodate new definitions for the tokens of appreciation exchanged every year on the 14th of February. Our culture has certainly evolved from the traditional gifts of gold and silver to include luxury accessories and then electronics.

Gifts like expensive cell phones:

The trendy expensive luxury cell phone may still bring the shine back in the eyes of your Valentine. There is an alternative to the list of gifts exchanged on Valentine’s Day. To keep up with the changing trends of the times.

 As our culture evolved, the definitions that catch the eye of your better half have evolved as well. In these times, everyone seeks financial independence through jobs and careers. What this shift in dynamics has done is, it has given them a change in perspective.

In these uncertain times, investments are far increasing in popularity for the added cushion they provide. Also, the independence that lies within them. Let us evaluate to understand this better.

One year investment in stocks:

For example, Bajaj Finance Ltd shares closed on 13 February 2018 as Rs. 1643.80. If you had bought 100 shares of it as gift to your valentine in 2018 it would have cost you about Rs. 164,380.

Affordable Valentine’s gift when all factors are considered and come 2019 your investment 164,380 has grown into Rs. 2, 61,260. Also add to that the dividends that have been paid by the company over the year

This takes the total value of your investment to nearly Rs 2.75 lakh. This will put a smile on your Valentine’s face. By the foresight you showed and the funds so gathered can be used to fulfill your cumulative dreams. Compare this with that expensive smart phone which has turned not just outdated will fetch only fraction of the purchase cost too.

Conclusion:

You can always book the partial profit and buy that expensive luxury item. Plus this will help you to retain the initial amount.

Shunning the swanky lifestyle, people today are increasingly becoming practical, strong and independent. Love has been subjected to the responsibilities that come with survival peppered with reality.

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