This is the third part of the SIP related Case Study where I compared the performance of following 2 scenarios: Scenario 1: Investing regularly (Rs 5000) & periodically making lumpsum investments when markets are down. This lumpsum amount would be…
Read More Case Study – Combining HDFC Top 200 & Recurring Deposit – Part 3
The Case Study post where I tested the following scenario (hypothesis) generated quite a lot of discussion.Investing regularly (Rs X) & periodically making lumpsum investments* when markets are down, will fetch higher returns than regularly investing double the regular amount…
Read More Case Study – Combining HDFC Top 200 & Recurring Deposit – Part 2 (Reader’s Reactions)
We always think that it is best to invest when markets are down. But how often are we able to do it? Not regularly. Why? There are 2 reasons.First - The markets don't go down regularly.Second - When they do…
I know people who have an uncanny knack of making correct calls (with almost perfect timings) in markets. And surprisingly, they are right more often than they are wrong. This surprises me as almost all wise investors are of view…
Read More Proof (Using 24+ Years Data) that Market Timing May Not Be Worth the Effort…Atleast for Us
