It’s the economy, stupid !
“It’s the economy, stupid” is a slight variation of the phrase “The economy, stupid”, which James Carville coined for Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 Presidential campaign against sitting president George Bush. Carville’s original phrase was meant for the internal audience of Clinton’s campaign workers as one of the three messages to focus on. Clinton’s campaign advantageously used the then-prevailing […]
Equity Investment is all about…
An equity investment is money that is invested in a company by purchasing shares of that company. Equity investment in business is buying an ownership stake – a “piece of the pie.” Equity investors provide capital, almost always in the form of cash, in exchange for a percentage of the profits and losses.The main benefit from an equity […]
The Curse Of Overconfidence in Investing!
I remember an old saying from my college days, “Confidence is I can Kiss My Girl Friend” But believing that, “Only I can Kiss my Girl Friend is Overconfidence.” They say, “Confidence is good but Overconfidence always sinks the Ship” and the first thought that comes into our mind is the Sinking of the Titanic. […]
Be a “Dumb” Investor
Everyone we meet wants to be a “Smart investor.” Who are these “Smart Investors?” They are generally well read and well informed, professional, erudite and on top of their vocation or profession. They believe in studying the markets, investing when the timing is right and exiting when the market hits the peak. They prefer investing […]
Investment on AkshayTritiya
AkshayaTritiya is celebrated on the third day of the bright fortnight in the month of Vaishakha.Aksaya (Sanskrit) means inexhaustible, that which never lessens or deteriorates. AkshayaTritiya is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar and is considered ideal for the start of new ventures and investment. AkshayaTritiyahas many tales and lores associated […]
What is Wealth?
There is an old saying, “Some people are so poor, all they have is money.” Would you rather be “rich” or “wealthy”? What’s the difference? “Rich” is having abundant financial assets; money, real estate, investments, material possessions, etc. But what other assets do you possess that you value more than these financial assets? In a […]
The magic of Compounding – The secret to Wealth Creation
If You have $ 1 Million and you compound it @ 36%; in 60 years, you will own the World, i.e. You will have $ 100 Trillion, more than double the GDP of the world today, i.e. the power of compounding. Simply put, compounding refers to the re-investment of income at the same rate of return to […]
Passive Income – The secret to Wealth Creation
Who wouldn’t like to have, no money worries, to be on a cruise, tasting the malts and Sangrias, while pursuing your passion or thinking about your next adventure.Most people would prefer to have the flexibility of going to work when they please and stay at home to take care of your family without having to […]
Successful Investing for 2019
What is success? Paulo Coelho famously said, “ Success is going to bed each night with your soul at peace.” In our interaction with investors, “What is successful Investing?” is a common question we ask at the initial stages of our interaction. Most replies are; “High Double digit growth, We want to beat the Sensex/ […]
Wealth Lessons from Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Five centuries after the passing of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, his words still resonate with his followers. As in all areas, his teachings related to money and wealth are also as relevant today as when he originally preached. On his birth Anniversary today, lets recollect and learn from what he taught about wealth. In the […]