Investing is often seen as a rational activity; analyzing data, tracking trends, and making informed decisions. But the reality is different and complex. Emotions like fear, greed, overconfidence, and regret frequently influence our choices, sometimes driving us toward poor decisions and other times keeping us on the right path. In this article, we’ll explore how … Continue reading How Emotions Shape Our Investment Decisions: A Journey Through Real-Life Stories
Should you worry about the ongoing correction in stock markets?
The Indian stock markets have been falling since last Friday (2nd August 24) and have corrected by almost 1000 points on Nifty 50 from its recent all-time high of 25000. The fall in the broader market has been widespread. This fall has been attributed to the following All these factors are external to India and … Continue reading Should you worry about the ongoing correction in stock markets?
Navigating Behavioural Biases in Investment
Introduction Wise investments require more than just financial acumen; they demand an understanding of human psychology and the behavioural biases that can cloud judgment. Behavioural biases are deeply ingrained tendencies that influence our decision-making processes, often leading investors astray. In this article, we’ll explore common behavioural biases in investment and provide actionable strategies to overcome … Continue reading Navigating Behavioural Biases in Investment
Are Indian Stock Markets in a Bubble Zone?
We may have heard people talking about the overvaluations of Indian stock markets on TV channels, social, print media, etc, and a narrative is being created that Indian stocks, especially the mid and small caps are in a bubble zone and markets are vulnerable at these levels. In reality, if we look at the historical price-to-earning ratio, … Continue reading Are Indian Stock Markets in a Bubble Zone?
Unveiling India’s Economic Triumph: A Decadal Surge in Stock Market Performance and the Factors Fueling Future Growth
Over the past two decades, Indian stock markets have consistently outperformed the US stock markets, often regarded as the benchmark, with an annualized return of 10% in dollar terms as compared to 6.2% from the US stock markets. Notably, the MSCI India index has also demonstrated superior performance compared to both the MSCI Emerging Markets … Continue reading Unveiling India’s Economic Triumph: A Decadal Surge in Stock Market Performance and the Factors Fueling Future Growth
Planning to buy Silver this Dhanteras? Read on…
One must compare silver with other asset classes to judge potential as an investment in 2023. Silver as an investment has historically proven to be incredibly resilient and has frequently outperformed other assets, particularly during economic instability. Although gold has historically been the preferred option, silver, referred to as the “poor man’s gold,” is becoming … Continue reading Planning to buy Silver this Dhanteras? Read on…
Top 6 investments on Dhanteras 2023 to bring home prosperity
One of the most important Hindu Festivals, Dhanteras, is a day of prosperity and devotion. Now is a great time to start your financial journey and make the kind of investments that will lead to a prosperous future. Never forget to consider your time horizon, risk tolerance, and financial goals when making your decision. Dhanteras … Continue reading Top 6 investments on Dhanteras 2023 to bring home prosperity
Navratri 2023: Embrace Key Financial Lessons this Festive Season
As the nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri, dedicated to the goddess Durga, unfolds, it presents not just an occasion for celebration and spiritual reflection, but also a unique opportunity to acquire valuable financial insights. The goddess embodies power, wealth, and knowledge, making this a fortuitous period for enhancing our financial well-being. In 2023, Navratri can … Continue reading Navratri 2023: Embrace Key Financial Lessons this Festive Season
Seizing the Moment: High Bond Yield Offers Golden Investment Opportunities?
The Indian bond market succumbed to selling pressure after the RBI Governor announced open market operations(OMO) to sell the bonds during his policy statement on 6th Oct 2023. India’s 10-year bond yield saw the biggest rise of 14 basis points(around 2%) in the last 14 months post the Governor’s statement. Borrowing of around Rs 3.5 … Continue reading Seizing the Moment: High Bond Yield Offers Golden Investment Opportunities?
Spend a Lot, Save Not? Rescue Yourself from Financial Drought!
Spend a lot and save Not? Saving money is a common problem, but by making changes to your financial habits and way of life, you can start saving a considerable amount of your income. This detailed article written by me and published in Money9 offers helpful insights to assist you in developing a solid savings … Continue reading Spend a Lot, Save Not? Rescue Yourself from Financial Drought!