classes A topology on the set of isomorphism classes of maximal Cohen–Macaulay modules By www.ams.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:59 EDT Naoya Hiramatsu and Ryo Takahashi Proc. Amer. Math. Soc. 148 (2020), 2359-2369. Abstract, references and article information Full Article
classes Suspending Classes without Suspending Learning By www.edb.gov.hk Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:21:10 Full Article
classes Suspending Classes without Suspending Learning – e-Learning By www.edb.gov.hk Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:46:36 Full Article
classes Exercise in old age - "we need kendo classes in Huddersfield" By feeds.bmj.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:24:10 +0000 There's a crisis in old age care - not just in the UK, around the world, as population demographics shift, and the proportion of older people increase - there's a worry about who's going to look after them, and how much is it going to cost? However, a new analysis on bmj.com says this picture need not be so gloomy - they say that encouraging... Full Article
classes Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T05:22:11-04:00 Full Article Education
classes Stop Giving Inexperienced Teachers All the Lower-Level Math Classes, Reformers Argue By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T00:00:00-04:00 “Detracking” math teachers is tough because many educators resist upending their routines or challenging informal hierarchies, and PD initiatives to make it happen are limited. Full Article Education
classes Lamont canceling in-person classes for rest of school year By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T23:44:20-04:00 Full Article Education
classes Public schools, classes at Univ. of SC hope for fall return By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T17:56:54-04:00 Full Article Education
classes Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:41:25-04:00 Full Article Education
classes Stop Giving Inexperienced Teachers All the Lower-Level Math Classes, Reformers Argue By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T16:26:10-04:00 “Detracking” math teachers is tough because many educators resist upending their routines or challenging informal hierarchies, and PD initiatives to make it happen are limited. Full Article Education
classes Lamont canceling in-person classes for rest of school year By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T08:43:51-04:00 Full Article Education
classes Public schools, classes at Univ. of SC hope for fall return By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T15:18:38-04:00 Full Article Education
classes Lamont canceling in-person classes for rest of school year By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Connecticut
classes The menu: College athletes get cooking classes, grocery tips By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 18:46:01 GMT Nevada offensive lineman Nate Brown is doing his best to eat right, like many football players and other college athletes scattered around the country without access to training facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound rising senior has stumbled a few times in college sports' version of Weight Watchers, with no in-person classes or spring practices. ''Maybe I would get Taco Bell because I do like Taco Bell,'' Brown said. Full Article article Sports
classes Public schools, classes at Univ. of SC hope for fall return By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article South_Carolina
classes Iowa governor: K-12 schools won't resume classes this year By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Iowa
classes Earthquake Scuttles Classes in Alaska, As California Students Return to School By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 While thousands of students in wildfire-ravaged Northern California resumed classes last week, thousands of others in Alaska stayed home after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Nov. 30. Full Article Alaska
classes Targeted Fused Ridge Estimation of Inverse Covariance Matrices from Multiple High-Dimensional Data Classes By Published On :: 2020 We consider the problem of jointly estimating multiple inverse covariance matrices from high-dimensional data consisting of distinct classes. An $ell_2$-penalized maximum likelihood approach is employed. The suggested approach is flexible and generic, incorporating several other $ell_2$-penalized estimators as special cases. In addition, the approach allows specification of target matrices through which prior knowledge may be incorporated and which can stabilize the estimation procedure in high-dimensional settings. The result is a targeted fused ridge estimator that is of use when the precision matrices of the constituent classes are believed to chiefly share the same structure while potentially differing in a number of locations of interest. It has many applications in (multi)factorial study designs. We focus on the graphical interpretation of precision matrices with the proposed estimator then serving as a basis for integrative or meta-analytic Gaussian graphical modeling. Situations are considered in which the classes are defined by data sets and subtypes of diseases. The performance of the proposed estimator in the graphical modeling setting is assessed through extensive simulation experiments. Its practical usability is illustrated by the differential network modeling of 12 large-scale gene expression data sets of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma subtypes. The estimator and its related procedures are incorporated into the R-package rags2ridges. Full Article
classes The Museum of Modern Art Now Offers Free Online Classes By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:12:23 +0000 The nine classes span contemporary art, fashion and photography Full Article
classes Service Use Classes Among School-aged Children From the Autism Treatment Network Registry By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:42-07:00 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Use of specific services may help to optimize health for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, little is known about their service use patterns. We aimed to (1) define service use groups and (2) determine associations of sociodemographic, developmental, behavioral, and health characteristics with service use groups among school-aged children with ASD. METHODS: We analyzed cross-sectional data on 1378 children aged 6 to 18 years with an ASD diagnosis from the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network registry for 2008–2015, which included 16 US sites and 2 Canadian sites. Thirteen service use indicators spanning behavioral and medical treatments (eg, developmental therapy, psychotropic medications, and special diets) were examined. Latent class analysis was used to identify groups of children with similar service use patterns. RESULTS: By using latent class analysis, school-aged children with ASD were placed into 4 service use classes: limited services (12.0%), multimodal services (36.4%), predominantly educational and/or behavioral services (42.6%), or predominantly special diets and/or natural products (9.0%). Multivariable analysis results revealed that compared with children in the educational and/or behavioral services class, those in the multimodal services class had greater ASD severity and more externalizing behavior problems, those in the limited services class were older and had less ASD severity, and those in the special diets and/or natural products class had higher income and poorer quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, we identified 4 service use groups among school-aged children with ASD that may be related to certain sociodemographic, developmental, behavioral, and health characteristics. Study findings may be used to better support providers and families in decision-making about ASD services. Full Article
classes English classes provide a way By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Sep 2017 15:24:59 +0000 OM MTI shares the love of Jesus and empowers children and families in Cambodia through English classes that prepare students for future employment. Full Article
classes Smaller Classes Serve a Larger Purpose By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Smaller classes could help bridge the gap between home and school, writes former teacher Marc Vincenti. Full Article Class+size
classes Physical Activity in Youth Dance Classes By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2015-05-18T00:07:07-07:00 The majority of youth are not meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines. Dance classes are popular for girls and have potential to provide physical activity for many youth. Little is known about how active youth are in different dance types.Objectively measured physical activity in dance classes are low and generally provide less physical activity than youth sports. There is a public health imperative to engage the dance profession in efforts to improve the health impact of youth dance classes. (Read the full article) Full Article
classes Fitness instructors lead virtual classes during remote learning By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 21:28 -0400 Penn State Campus Recreation is now offering a library of more than 50 workouts online through YouTube as well as live classes that are held every business day on the Penn State Campus Recreation Instagram. Group fitness instructor Alexis "Lexi" Neimeyer talked about her experience on the transition to virtual fitness classes. Full Article
classes Fruits from English classes By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 07:20:43 +0000 Teaching English by acting out Christian songs. Great fun, and surprisingly meaningful for Gabiel, a homeless man in Chile. Full Article
classes Delaware Forest Service seeks trainees for wildfire classes By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 18:07:33 +0000 The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) is seeking trainees for its annual wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. No previous experience needed. Applicants should be over 18 years old, physically fit, motivated, and willing to travel for at least two weeks (usually during the summer) on out-of-state fire assignments. Interested candidates should contact Kyle Hoyd, DFS Wildland Fire Program Administrator at (302) 698-4548 or kyle.hoyd@state.de.us to register. The deadline to sign up is February 17, 2016. Full Article Department of Agriculture Forest Service Kent County New Castle County Sussex County Delaware Forest Service Delaware State Fire School Delaware wildfire crew Redden State Forest wildland firefighting
classes Interview | Edtech will strengthen traditional players, says Saurabh Kumar, director academics, Vidyamandirmandir Classes By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-09T08:05:37+05:30 Edtech players can supplement brick-and-mortar companies, but it’s difficult to replace them as students from classes 8th to 12th are young enough to be self-motivated to study themselves. Full Article Education
classes Education will go online; hybrid classes will remain By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T12:24:00+05:30 Due to Covid-19, all universities have been compelled to offer courses online, and various videoconferencing tools are being used. Full Article Education
classes Online classes: Learning remotely with Microsoft Teams By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-22T02:30:00+05:30 Teams enables teachers and students to connect over video-enabled remote classrooms, offering a host of interactive and collabora-tive tools on one platform Full Article Education
classes Test-prep platforms start online live classes By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:47:00+05:30 TIME, the test-prep institute, has started online courses. These include CLAT + IPM, BBA and CAT etc. Full Article Education
classes SKILL script for Subclasses and Artworks By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:25:18 GMT I have made a customized menu in PCB Editor which I now would like to fill with content. First of all I would like to have commands to add (or delete) layers in the board. I have parameter files (.prm) that describes both the stackup and the artwork for 2, 4, 6 and 8 layers. I guess I could record a script (macro) where I use the "Import Parameter file" dialogue but this will get windows flickering by etc. Can I do this with SKILL instead? I realize that it is possible (somehow) to do a SKILL-script that completely builds up the stackup and artworks for boards with different number of layers but I then have to edit the SKILL everytime I need to change anything. My thinking is that it perhaps is easier just to call the prm-file, which is easy to modify from within Allegro without knowing anything about SKILL. I'm also looking for a solution to remove some Subclasses, containing certain keywords with a SKILL script but since I'm completely new to SKILL I don't really know where to begin. Any assistance would be much appreciated. Full Article
classes Register Classes for SystemVerilog OVM By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:20:24 GMT Hi, I am uploading a register class, which can be used for modeling hardware registers. I am uploading the source code and examples on how to run it. I also have a user guide which has all the APIs listed and explained. The user guide is ARV.pdf in the attached tar file. I have named the class ARV, which stands for Architect's Register View. It has got very good randomization and coverage features. Users have told me that its better than RAL. You can download it from http://verisilica.info/ARV.php. There is a limit of 750KB in this cadence website. The ARV file is 4MB. That is why, I am uploading it at this site. I have a big pdf documentation and a doxygen documentation there. That is the reason for the bigger file size. The password to open the ZIP file is ovm_arv. I hope, everyone will use these classes. Please contact me for any help. Regards ANil Full Article
classes Thai universities shift to online classes to tackle spread of COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:43:00 GMT Thai universities have shifted all classes to online channels to help manage the spread of COVID-19. The Thai government imposed closures of all educational institutions until August, as part of efforts to curb the spread of the virus. Full Article Opportunities
classes Tshwane teacher offers classes on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to Grade 5 pupils By Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:18:00 GMT Tselane Mashilo says she believes teaching should be an holistic process, that you don’t separate the body from the mind. Full Article
classes Turkish pole dance teacher moves classes online By www.hurriyetdailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:01:00 Z A pole dance instructor in Turkey has moved her studio to the internet as people across the world turn to online exercise classes amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Arts & Life
classes Let’s discuss classes in the age of coronavirus By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 21:40:30 +0900 Universities look at ways to deal with learning during the pandemic in a ready-to-go English lesson that includes questions and discussion topics. Full Article Life Nihongo vocabulary
classes Bacha Khan Medical College launches online classes By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 PESHAWAR: The Bacha Khan Medical College in Mardan has launched online classes for its students in order to enable them to pursue their studies without any hindrance.It was the first medical college that took the initiative after the government closed all educational institutions in the country... Full Article
classes With classes set to resume, Hong Kong’s 27,000 cross-border pupils face commuting problems over quarantine rules By www.scmp.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:28:44 +0800 The fate of some 27,000 Hong Kong cross-border pupils living in mainland China was in limbo, as the education minister said on Friday that it could not be guaranteed whether they would be exempted from quarantine rules amid the coronavirus pandemic when classes resumed in late May.Although Hong Kong’s government last week decided to exempt these cross-border students from a 14-day mandatory quarantine period when entering the city, a similar rule had so far not been lifted by the Shenzhen… Full Article
classes Classes to resume from May 28, Brevet cancelled: Majzoub By www.dailystar.com.lb Published On :: 2020-05-08T12:55:00.0000000 Schools and universities are to resume classes in June, Education Minister Tarek Majzoub said Friday Full Article Lebanon News
classes Differential Health Care Use, Diabetes-Related Complications, and Mortality Among Five Unique Classes of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Singapore: A Latent Class Analysis of 71,125 Patients By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-04-20T12:00:32-07:00 OBJECTIVE With rising health care costs and finite health care resources, understanding the population needs of different type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patient subgroups is important. Sparse data exist for the application of population segmentation on health care needs among Asian T2DM patients. We aimed to segment T2DM patients into distinct classes and evaluate their differential health care use, diabetes-related complications, and mortality patterns. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Latent class analysis was conducted on a retrospective cohort of 71,125 T2DM patients. Latent class indicators included patient’s age, ethnicity, comorbidities, and duration of T2DM. Outcomes evaluated included health care use, diabetes-related complications, and 4-year all-cause mortality. The relationship between class membership and outcomes was evaluated with the appropriate regression models. RESULTS Five classes of T2DM patients were identified. The prevalence of depression was high among patients in class 3 (younger females with short-to-moderate T2DM duration and high psychiatric and neurological disease burden) and class 5 (older patients with moderate-to-long T2DM duration and high disease burden with end-organ complications). They were the highest tertiary health care users. Class 5 patients had the highest risk of myocardial infarction (hazard ratio [HR] 12.05, 95% CI 10.82–13.42]), end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis initiation (HR 25.81, 95% CI 21.75–30.63), stroke (HR 19.37, 95% CI 16.92–22.17), lower-extremity amputation (HR 12.94, 95% CI 10.90–15.36), and mortality (HR 3.47, 95% CI 3.17–3.80). CONCLUSIONS T2DM patients can be segmented into classes with differential health care use and outcomes. Depression screening should be considered for the two identified classes of patients. Full Article
classes Best online dance classes and virtual ballet tutorials to try at home By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T14:10:00Z Full Article
classes Best virtual HIIT classes to do from your living room By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:34:01Z Miss the burn? No studio, no problem — just download high-octane cardio sessions to your living room, says Phoebe Luckhurst Full Article
classes Where to do Pilates online: the best virtual classes and workouts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:03:00Z Looking for a low-impact workout that'll improve your strength, flexibility, alignment and posture? Look no further... Full Article
classes Happity at home: the platform keeping toddlers entertained with live-streamed classes By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T12:22:02Z From learning Spanish to playing music, Happity is helping to keep toddlers occupied at home Full Article
classes Students Sue Colleges After Online Classes Don’t Measure Up By feeds.bet.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 12:46:00 EDT Schools say it’s the best they can do in a pandemic. Full Article Education National News
classes CBSE Result 2020: After KV’s & State Boards’ Decision To Pass Students of Classes 1 to 9, Scholars & Parents Seeking Clarity from the Board By www.jagranjosh.com Published On :: 2020-03-27T15:24:00Z CBSE Result 2020: Amid COVID - 19 pandemic & lockdown, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and many state boards (like Gujarat, Haryana, Puducherry) have decided to promote school students (Classes 1st to 9th & Class 11th). After this, many students & parents are seeking clarity from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Check updates. Full Article
classes take classes from home By www.toothpastefordinner.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 04:00:00 EDT Today on Toothpaste For Dinner: take classes from homeHOLY SHIT WE DID IT!!! Superpoop is back and updates every Thursday. Drewtoothpaste is back and updates every Monday. Subscribe to the combined RSS feed for Superpoop and Drewtoothpaste and get updates in your RSS reader. Full Article comic
classes Why Tactically Invest Across Asset Classes amidst COVID-19 with Quantum Multi-Asset Fund Of Funds By feeds.equitymaster.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Posted by Equitymaster Coronavirus or Covid-19 is showing no signs of receding. On the contrary, the number of cases is increasing by the day and the situation is rather depressing, as almost every region of the world and country is infected. Sadly, there is no antidote or a vaccine conclusively developed to fight this deadly pathogen yet. And according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Coronavirus will be with us for a long time. Most cases are still in the early phase of the epidemic and some countries which were affected early in the pandemic, are now seeing a resurgence in the number of cases, said the WHO Chief. COVID-19 is truly playing havoc and may be followed with a financial crisis owing to the lockdowns imposed to contain the spread. The risk of global recession undeniably looms large. "This crisis is like no other", as what the International Monetary Fund's (IMF), Chief Economist, Ms Gita Gopinath wrote in the foreword to the World Economic Outlook, April 2020. Graph 1: The virus has spread even to Indian equities The graph above depicts the S&P BSE Sensex falling off the cliff and investors' wealth being eroded. Since the all-time high of the S&P BSE Sensex (42,273.87 points made on January 20, 2020), we have fallen more than -25% and overall sentiments seem downbeat and volatility has heightened. --- Advertisement --- FREE Guide for You: Find the Next Crorepati Stock in this Futuristic IndustryTanushree Banerjee, the co-head of research, just shared her latest guide: Find the Next Crorepati Stock in this Futuristic Industry And she has agreed to make it available for free for a limited time. If you've not claimed your free copy, then do so now. It might not remain free for long. One more thing... 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Graph 2: YTD Performance of key asset classes Data as of April 27, 2020After the imposition of lockdown to fight COVID-19, the spot market prices were not updated.*Category average returns of Liquid Funds considered(Source: bseindia.com, MCX Gold, PersonalFN Research) The graph above validates the importance of tactical asset allocation. The key lesson here is: all asset classes will not necessarily move in the same direction (up or down) always - over the long-term; some may even move in the opposite direction as what we have seen in the recent past (in the case of equities and gold). As we (the world) continue to fighting COVID-19 and the aftereffects of it are conceivable, a further correction cannot be ruled out and the bottom is unknown. COVID-19 is likely to impact corporate earnings amidst a time when India is already facing slowdown blues. As people are quarantined, demand would remain muted and inflation risk will begin to surface, particularly in food prices. 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And by acting fast, you can claim a copy of this report virtually FREE. Click here to find out how you can claim your FREE copy ------------------------------ Tactical Asset Allocation with Quantum Multi Asset Fund of Funds To invest sensibly in the current times, you need a Multi-Asset Fund that invests in mainly three asset classes: equity, debt and gold; and is truly balanced. Among the plethora of Multi-Asset Funds, the Quantum Multi Asset Fund of Funds (QMAFOF) incepted on July 11, 2012, is truly balanced and holds well-diversified portfolio (across the three key asset classes: equity, debt and gold) at all the times -- unlikely many of its peers who swayed by the excess exuberance in equities, lost sense, and eroded investors wealth. Table 1: Asset Allocation of Quantum Multi Asset Fund of Funds Instruments Indicative allocations (% of Total Assets) Risk Profile Minimum Maximum High/Medium/Low Units of Equity Schemes 25% 65% Medium to High Units of Debt / Money Market Schemes 25% 65% Low to Medium Units of Gold Scheme 10% 20% Medium Money Market instruments, Short-term Corporate debt securities, CBLO, Repo / Reverse Repo in government securities and treasury bills only 0% 5% Low (Source: Scheme Information Document) The Scheme predominantly invests in the units of Equity, Debt / Money Markets and Gold schemes of Quantum Mutual Fund. Currently, the following schemes are used to gain exposure to a particular asset class: For equity - Quantum Long Term Equity Value Fund, Quantum Nifty ETF For debt & money market instruments - Quantum Liquid Fund, Quantum Dynamic Bond Fund For Gold - Quantum Gold Fund (ETF) The Units of any other Equity and Debt / Money Markets scheme launched by Quantum Mutual Fund from time to time would be eligible to be part of the above asset allocation components. Although QMAFOF aims to invest predominantly only in the schemes launched by Quantum Mutual Fund, QMAFOF may seek to invest in the units of similar schemes of other mutual fund houses in case of any investment and regulatory constraints that arise that prevent the Scheme from increasing investments in the schemes of Quantum Mutual Fund. The investment objective of Quantum Multi Asset Fund of Funds is, "to generate modest capital appreciation while trying to reduce risk (by diversifying risks across asset classes) from a combined portfolio of equity, debt/money markets and gold schemes of Quantum Mutual Fund" QMAFOF benchmarks it against the Crisil Composite Bond Fund Index (40%) + S&P BSE Sensex Total Return Index (40%) + Domestic price of Gold (20%). Being a fund of fund, this benchmark is most suitable to compare QMAFOF's performance. The unique combination clubs together the relatively risky assets with other stable asset classes in the portfolio. Backed by an astute investment strategy, taking the relative valuations between asset classes into consideration such as Price-to-Earnings relative to historical averages; the relationship between earning yield to bond yield relative to historical averages; and macroeconomic factors prevailing globally and within India, the two fund managers of QMAFOF, namely Mr Chirag Mehta (MMS - Finance, M.Com, and CAIA with over 13 years' experience in research and investments) and Mr Nilesh Shetty (B.Com, MMS -Finance, and CFA with collectively 16 years in equity markets), have generated respectable returns for investors. Table 2: Report card of QMAFOF versus some of its peers Scheme Name AuM (Cr) Returns since Shri Narendra Modi first took oath as Prime Minister of India on May 26, 2014 Returns since the all-time high of the S&P BSE Sensex (From Jan 20, 2020 to April 27, 2020) Absolute Returns Annualized Returns Absolute Returns SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund 220.63 65.50% 8.90% -4.60% ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund 9022.56 50.50% 7.20% -18.90% Quantum Multi Asset Fund of Funds 16.23 49.70% 7.10% -4.40% Axis Triple Advantage Fund 258.6 46.90% 6.70% -14.30% HDFC Multi-Asset Fund 198.05 36.10% 5.30% -14.00% UTI Multi Asset Fund 564.1 28.40% 4.30% -12.00% Data as of April 27, 2020Direct Plan considered and the peer list is not exhaustive(Source: moneycontrol.com) Even as the equity market is panting for breath attributable to COVID-19 and volatility has intensified, QMAFOF due to its sensible asset allocation to equity, debt and gold through its underlying portfolio, has fared relatively better than some of the peers. ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund, Axis Triple Advantage Fund, HDFC Multi-Asset Fund, and UTI Multi-Asset Fund, on the other hand, have all eroded investors wealth posting double-digit negative returns (see Table 2) in this downturn. Some of these schemes have fared well during upswings by keeping to the allocation to equities high, but on the downside, they have not managed the risk very sensibly. Investors, as a result, have experienced a roller-coaster ride in the journey of wealth creation. A multi-asset fund, ideally, is expected to be truly balanced and sensibly allocate its assets whereby the downside risk of one asset class is compensated by the positive returns of the other asset classes. Here are five good reasons to invest in Quantum Multi Asset Fund of Funds You gain from a diversified portfolio across asset class which, in turn, reduces risk and optimizes returns. You do not have to worry about portfolio rebalancing; the fund manager will astutely do it for you at regular intervals in the endeavour to achieve the set-out investment objective of the fund. Portfolio tracking will be easy for you instead of tracking 10 different schemes You will benefit from the lowest expense ratio in the category And above all, Quantum Mutual Fund's strong research capabilities across various asset markets - equity, debt and gold, -- with robust investment processes & systems followed at the fund house. Suitability of Quantum Multi Asset Fund of Funds QMAFOF is a perfect fund for investors looking to tactically diversify the portfolio with a single fund across equity, debt and gold, plus leave the aspect of rebalancing to the discretion and expertise of the fund manager. Furthermore, the fund is appropriate for investors seeking long term capital appreciation, who have a moderately high-risk appetite, and an investment time horizon of 3 to 5 years. It is the best time to invest in the Quantum Multi Asset Fund of Funds. Valuation-wise, Indian equities look attractive and there appears to be a decent margin of safety (with a high return potential if the equity markets ascend). Similarly, given the uncertainty surrounding the world, gold is expected to display its lustre. The economic uncertainty surrounded by the COVID-19, GDP growth rates being revised downwards, easy monetary policy action and stance followed by central bank across the world, geopolitical tensions, trade tension, and increased stock market volatility are likely to keep spotlights on gold. Likewise, with credit risk getting amplified, it makes sense to have exposure to a pure Liquid Fund (that does not take exposure to Commercial Papers issued by private entities). Now that policy rates are already lowered by RBI to address growth concerns, it does not make much sense to take exposure to the longer end of the yield curve; it could prove less rewarding and risky (may encounter high volatility) in the foreseeable future. Deploying your hard-earned money is short-end of the maturity curve, would be far better. By investing in Quantum Multi Asset Fund of Funds, you will be able to balance the risk better with a sensible investment strategy in place. Just as an excess drug dosage cannot treat COVID-19, your investment portfolio, too, needs just a fair amount of diversification to clock optimal risk-adjusted returns in the journey of wealth creation. Go ahead and consider investing in Quantum Multi Asset Fund of Funds. Happy Investing! Join Now: PersonalFN is now on Telegram. Join FREE Today to get 'Daily Wealth Letter' and Exclusive Updates on Mutual Funds Author: Rounaq Neroy This article first appeared on PersonalFN here.PersonalFN is a Mumbai based personal finance firm offering Financial Planning and Mutual Fund Research services.Disclaimer: The views mentioned above are of the author only. Data and charts, if used, in the article have been sourced from available information and have not been authenticated by any statutory authority. The author and Equitymaster do not claim it to be accurate nor accept any responsibility for the same. The views constitute only the opinions and do not constitute any guidelines or recommendation on any course of action to be followed by the reader. Please read the detailed Terms of Use of the web site. Full Article
classes Amazon gives away a free year of live and on-demand cooking classes on Food Network Kitchen app By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:36:49 +0000 Amazon is bringing a year’s worth of free, live and on-demand cooking classes to tens of millions of Amazon Fire TV and Fire tablet owners across the U.S., thanks to an expanded collaboration with Discovery’s Food Network Kitchen. The subscription service launched last fall as a flagship app for Amazon’s Alexa-powered Echo Show, bringing daily […] Full Article Apps Media Alexa Amazon amazon alexa Android chef chefs Cooking cooking classes Discovery fire tablet Fire TV food and drink food network food network kitchen guy fieri Interactive TV live streaming martha stewart rachael ray United States vp
classes The Points Guy UK reviews FOUR classes on a Singapore Airlines A380 at the same time By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:39:23 GMT Singapore Airlines is one of the most lauded carriers in the world, with more awards than you can shake a designer amenity kit at. But the scores from these experts are far from perfect... Full Article