Not sure whether all the readers know / understand / appreciate in writing a book or a blog. So I thought I should share some thoughts at least: 1. No clue about the audience: I have NO clue at all about who reads my blog. Even if I know some names, I have no clue […]
http://in.finance.yahoo.com/news/how-much-can-you-lose-in-equity-.html Well just too many people have no rules, limits, …and have no clue on how to invest in equities. These people can, should and do lose their shirt, pants and undergarments…..and deserve it. Completely. Let us say you are a well qualified, sensible, boy or girl and wish to invest in equities. Well if […]
Happened to watch Star Vijay Tv at about 6am today. One ad was for real estate – and one of the ‘idiots’ of 3 idiots was selling real estate. Did not pay much attention, but thought to myself ‘why the …..should these guys sell products that they do not understand’. Then i reconciled myself saying […]
In a country where English is spoken only by the elite, SEBI has done another very unnecessary thing. However, I am not criticising the regulator, just stating the facts. SEBI in its wisdom decided that all mutual fund accounts in which there has been no activity for the past 6 months will be called […]
No people do not ask me this question, they tell me. “I am sure you will agree…during such times one should sit on cash”. I almost wince. I do know that oil is floundering, the US $ is rising. Yes there will be a Greek vote, yes the Euro is clueless. Japanese currency’s strength is […]
What are the signals of knowing an adviser is good or bad? Sadly even though one can write many points to know who is a good adviser…the need is for spotting the WRONG guy which is more important! If he says the following things, keep your antenna up and please pick up the signals: 1. […]
i have a core portfolio – and a small trading portfolio. The amount allocated to the trading portfolio has not changed in the past 4-5 years. Take a bow, Ratan Tata, Tata Motors back to the Jewel position in your crown… In the recent past i had added Tata Motors (dvr), Cholamandalam Investment, Divis […]