Real world is so complex that we constantly try to create, find and use tools along with guiding rules to make sense of it and push our way forward. Finance is no different. To make better decisions, to get high risk adjusted returns, investors, too, look for sophisticated tools as well as thumb rules. But […]
9 things investors should do as Stock Markets hit all time high
Yes, that’s the talk of the town. Stock markets and the individual stocks which constitute the markets are all hitting the highest highs. The popular view is that Nifty is going to hit 20,000 mark soon. Given the scenario, some investors are deeply worried (the bears), some are cautious (the investors) and the rest feel that the […]
[All Time Highs] The Lighthouse – July 2023 Edition
I know a large number of people sitting on the sidelines waiting for a correction to invest. They even pulled out the portfolio because they knew that the crash is coming. But the market doesn’t care what someone thinks. It goes the other way and delivers all time highs. Nifty 50 index has crossed 19400 […]
On Portfolio Diversification – Even a Nobel Prize Winner failed to stick to his model
“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is one of the simplest ways to explain the concept of diversification. While the above statement puts across the point very beautifully, in 1950s a person by the name of Harry Markowitz went on to build a mathematical model. He even submitted a paper on his research to […]
[Wealth] Lighthouse – June 2023 Edition
Time is the most important determinant of investing success. It is a realisation that comes with ‘time’. When we have exhausted all the ways to grow fast and easy, we go back to the time tested principles of building wealth. I say this today as a reminder. In the age of influencers, and those who […]
[Retirement] How much amount to withdraw via SWP?
If you are about to retire and do not have a pension, then you need to get that income for meeting your needs from your portfolio. Typically, when someone about to retire, I have seen that there is some sort of anxiety that kicks in. It is understandable too. After a long, long time, the […]