Personal Finance
The Myth of Relative vs. Absolute Returns
“Your portfolio is very good, but these are relative return strategies,” said Priya, a wealth manager, to Tarun, a senior chartered accountant. “You need an absolute return s ....Read More
November 26, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Personal Finance
BUY and BUILD
Dear Investor,I want to introduce you to a strategy that might seem simple, but it’s one of the most powerful ways to build wealth over time. It’s not about trying to time the ....Read More
November 19, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Personal Finance
The Real Power of an Investment Strategy
"Why does the market keep going up and down? Rather why does it have to go down?" asked Reena looking frustrated. She had been watching her portfolio closely, and recent dips made ....Read More
November 12, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Personal Finance
Finding Peace in Your Financial Life
When was the last time you thought about your money and felt truly peaceful? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably “rarely, if ever.” And that’s ....Read More
November 5, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Personal Finance
Why the Sensex of Tomorrow Doesn’t Matter—But the Sensex of 2030 and 2047 Does
Where will the Sensex be tomorrow? Or next week? Perhaps even next month? Is this the right time to invest? Investors ask these questions all the time. But the truth is, these ques ....Read More
October 29, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Personal Finance
The Swiggy IPO Mania
Here’s a question for you: What’s more important to you—making money or making good decisions?At first glance, it might seem like an either-or question. But it’s not. I ....Read More
September 17, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Personal Finance
The Overhyped Resourceful Automobile IPO
The stock markets have always been a hotbed for investor emotions, where hype and excitement often override logic and reason. The recent oversubscription of Resourceful Automobile' ....Read More
September 10, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Personal Finance
The Index Isn’t Everything: Understanding Your Portfolio’s Performance
My colleague Satish Joshi, our CTO, is a solid writer, and he sent me his post in the second week of May this year. I am reproducing parts of his post to set the context for this w ....Read More
August 27, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Personal Finance
A Letter from “Long-Term”
Dear Investor,I am Long-Term, and I feel it’s time we had a heart-to-heart. There's often confusion about who I really am. People throw my name around, suggesting that investing ....Read More
July 30, 2024 | 5 Minute Read
Personal Finance
When Not to Sell
Last Tuesday, I wrote about the 6 times when you should think of selling. This post is about 6 times when you shouldn’t. Without wasting any more words, let’s dive right in.1. ....Read More
July 16, 2024 | 8 Minute Read