Behavioral Finance
Speculation Series – Part II
In the first post of the Speculation Series, I focused on defining speculation (as well as speculator), investing (investor) and the difference between the two. I did that because ....
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May 10, 2022 | 5 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
Machines and Market Timing
Let me ask you 2 simple questions.Do you believe in market timing?Do you believe anyone can do this consistently (emphasis on the word consistently is key)?If you are a regular rea ....
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May 3, 2022 | 4 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
The Powerful Difference
Last week, the talk of the town was Netflix. Everyone I came across seemed to be talking about it. And these are people from outside the investment industry discussing Netflix and ....
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April 26, 2022 | 5 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
The Romantic Lie
In his book “Wanting”, Author Luke Burgis writes, “When people tell you what they want, they tell a version of the Romantic Lie. It goes something like this:I just realized I ....
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April 19, 2022 | 6 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
The Upgrade
Ajay, a close friend called me the other day for my view on a particular investment. He was specifically asking about an investment he held in his ex-company. The stock price was w ....
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April 12, 2022 | 4 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
Another Insight to Remember
My last week’s post “An Insight to Remember” got a lot of appreciation and love, including some who said that this was the finest post on equity markets till date. This week, ....
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April 5, 2022 | 4 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
An Insight to Remember
Warren Buffett said, “I have never met a man who could forecast the market.” Making it gender-neutral, I would interpret this as, “I have never met anyone who could forecast ....
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March 29, 2022 | 4 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
Speculation Series – Part I
Speculation is one of the most important concepts that every investor must understand. However, like selling, it is also a topic that is rarely covered in personal finance books. O ....
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March 15, 2022 | 7 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
You Get To Decide This…
A friend said yesterday, “This looks like the start of World War 3. How bad do you think it will get?” This reminded me of the “Be the Calm in the Market Storm” post by Jas ....
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March 8, 2022 | 6 Minute Read
Behavioral Finance
On Selling Out – The Finale
It’s truly been a joy writing the “On Selling Out” series. I hope you have equally enjoyed reading the content.I had read Howard Mark’s wonderful book “The Most Important ....
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March 1, 2022 | 5 Minute Read
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