Behavioral Finance
The Costly Illusion of Exclusivity
In the previous post, we explored how wealthy investors are often lured into complex and exclusive financial products that promise superior outcomes. The truth is, many of these pr ....Read More
October 22, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
Rich and Poisoned: From Quack Medicine to Quack Investments
Let's begin with a question for you, “Before the 1700s, which members of society do you think had the shortest lives?” By members, I mean the poorest, the middle class, affluen ....Read More
October 15, 2024 | 7 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
A Letter From Your Future-Self
Dear Present Self,It’s me—your future self. I know you’re feeling the weight of the market decline right now. The media is screaming headlines. Your phone is buzzing with not ....Read More
October 8, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
This is WHO Investors First Need Protection From
On a recent trip to Pune, I noticed that most motorcycle riders weren't wearing helmets. My colleague Rupesh remarked, "Most bikers here don’t believe in wearing one. Some have e ....Read More
October 1, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
The Need to Embrace Uncertainty
In the world of investing, one thing is certain: uncertainty. Markets fluctuate, economies go through cycles, and unexpected events can throw even the most well-thought-out plans ....Read More
September 3, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
Corrections in Every Bull Run: A Natural Market Phenomenon
Investors, both seasoned and novice, often find themselves caught in the euphoria of a bull market. The steady upward march of stock prices, the promise of wealth creation, and the ....Read More
August 13, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
Thinking Like a Sequoia: The Key to Becoming a Billionaire
What if I told you that even people of modest means can become billionaires?Would you believe it?Hold on to that thought till you finish reading this post. Here is a simple geograp ....Read More
August 6, 2024 | 8 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
The Dunning Kruger Club
I asked my friend Ashish, “Have you heard about the Dunning Kruger club?”He replied, “No. I have never heard of this one.”I told him, “There is a free lifetime entry in t ....Read More
July 2, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
From Exit Polls to Election Results
All the exit polls (of the Indian Parliamentary Elections) on June 2nd, 2024 showed a thumping victory for BJP and NDA. An industry executive sent me this video – Bulls Watching ....Read More
June 11, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
The Witch of Wall Street
Last week, we explored how reframing our spending narrative can transform our financial behavior and emotional well-being. We understood the importance of aligning our spending wi ....Read More
May 28, 2024 | 5 Minute Read