New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Diwali is known as the festival of lights. Investors can learn a number of money lessons on this occasion. From investing in precious metals and creating an emergency fund to buying a health insurance plan, investors can learn several money habits from this festival.

I. Buy precious metals: Investors buy gold on Dhanteras ahead of Diwali. With the prices of precious metals rising significantly this time, one can build a habit of investing in precious metals during the year as well.

II. Securities trading: On the occasion of Diwali, investors typically invest in securities during Mahurat trading. Read this Livemint article to know the timings of Muhurat trading. Although stock markets remain closed on Diwali, they o...