Over the last few months, it has become almost impossible to escape the conversation about Artificial Intelligence, AGI, Superintelligence, OpenAI, and Anthropic. Every few weeks, ....
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I had an interesting conversation with a learned person who said, “Amar, SIPs are helping FIIs exit. What do you have to say to that?” I told him that his statement is part ....
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A few weeks ago, I wrote about what happens after you invest in a mutual fund. Many of you were surprised to discover how many people are involved. Research analysts… Fund ....
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There is a profound difference between school and life. In school, the sequence is comforting. First, you are taught a lesson…then you are given a test. Life works the o ....
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Everyone knows the compounding formula. If you don't remember it, here it is (assuming the compounding is annual). A = P(1+r)ᵗ Where: A = Final Amount P = Principa ....
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A few days ago, I read a fascinating line in Bloomberg commenting on the sharp fall in SpaceX shares after the company announced a bond issue. A market strategist observed: "Any ....
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"It took me thirteen years before I was allowed to manage real money,” said Ashok (name changed) almost casually. We were sitting over coffee after an investment meeting. H ....
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After reading Part 1, a friend called me. "Fine," he said. "I understand there is no free lunch." "But explain one thing." "If these products are not magical, where doe ....
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"Amar, if you can earn a return of 12.75% even if the market remains at current levels, isn't this the kind of Plan B every portfolio should have?" The message landed in my What ....
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