Summary Points: Wait for a dip: No rush – buy when valuations cool off. Focus on quality: Pick 5-7 solid companies with strong fundamentals. Keep it lean: Limit to 15-18 stocks for balance and clarity. SIP it up: Use Systematic Investment Plans for discipline. Stay patient: Let winners run, cut losers fast, ignore the noise….
If your stock portfolio looks like a sea of red right now, trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I am there as I write this blog post. The Nifty 50 has corrected by about -14% since its peak in September 2024, and my portfolio? Let’s just say it’s been a rollercoaster. I…
Consider this, you’re 18, just starting to figure out money, and already dreaming of a future where your cash works harder than you do. Investing can feel like a maze, but it doesn’t have to be, especially when you’ve got a simple, powerful tool like index funds in your corner. Today, we’re diving into one…
Are you someone who’s wondering what the heck is going on with the stock market right now. Grab a coffee, because I’ve got a story to share, and it’s one that’s been rattling around in my head lately. It’s about fear, regret, and why I’m planting my feet this time, no matter how wild the…
Have you too been swept up in the whirlwind of excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) lately? It’s hard not to be, AI is everywhere. And as an investor, you’ve likely noticed how AI stocks, like Nvidia or Microsoft, have been grabbing headlines and spiking portfolios. But here’s the thing, while jumping on the AI stock…
Generating passive income from the stock market has evolved significantly in recent years. Traditional methods like dividend investing still hold value. But modern techniques offer more efficiency, automation, and diversification. Below, we explore three contemporary approaches to earning passive income through stocks in 2025 and beyond. Investors today have more tools and strategies at their…
Hi, I’m back with another dose of (hopefully) helpful insights. Today, I want to tackle a question that many of us wrestle with as investors: Is it better to buy high-quality stocks when the market crashes, or to focus on growth stocks? These growth stocks may not be fundamentally strong (currently), but are showing the promise…
Price discovery is the natural mechanism through which the price of a stock is determined. Prices reflect the interaction between buyers and sellers. It is the result of what one is willing to pay and what the other is willing to accept. This dynamic ensures that stocks are valued as fairly as possible in real-time….
Many people wonder if investing in the stock market can boost their income. I recently received a few questions about this topic, and I realized that many of you might have similar doubts. Let’s demystify this topic step-by-step. By the end of this blog post, you’ll have a clearer idea of whether the stock market…
Stock splits and bonus issues impact a company’s EPS. Do past EPS figures change too? Learn why financial portals (like moneycontrol) adjust historical data and what it means to us. A reader (Raj Sharma) recently asked, “After a stock split, will the past EPS figures also gets adjusted on moneycontrol? What happens in the case…
Imagine you have a cricket team made up of both batsmen and bowlers. If during a match, you suddenly have too many bowlers and not enough batsmen, your team balance is off. This mismatch might reduce your chances of winning. Similarly, in investing, your portfolio is like a team of different asset classes – equity,…
We all love discounts. Whether it’s buying a new phone during a festive sale or investing in stocks after a market crash, discounts feel rewarding. But in investing, buying cheap doesn’t always guarantee exceptional returns. During my recent research, I stumbled upon an eye-opening insight: a 35% discount on a stock didn’t result in extraordinary…
