This guy is financially independent. He prefers that I don’t call him rich. 🙂 Manages an 8-9 figure portfolio for himself and family. Is a full-time investor. Straight talker. Is smart and extremely sensible when it comes to money. So…
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State of Indian Stock Markets – May 2017
This is the May 2017 update for the State of Indian Stock Markets. As usual, this monthly update includes historical analysis and Heat Maps of Nifty50 as well as Nifty500‘s key ratios, namely P/E, P/BV ratios and Dividend Yield. Please remember that these numbers are averages of P/E,…
State of Indian Stock Markets – April 2017
This is the April 2017 update for the State of Indian Stock Markets. As usual, this monthly update includes historical analysis and Heat Maps of Nifty50 as well as Nifty500‘s key ratios, namely P/E, P/BV ratios and Dividend Yield. Please remember that these numbers are averages of P/E, P/BV…
Do Indian Markets seem Overvalued?
I have this peculiar problem. I start feeling uneasy when stock prices keep rising. And many people close to me find this odd as they think that me being an investor, rising prices should make me happy. But that is…
6-ft Tall and drowning in River of 5-ft average Depth. How?
How can a 6-feet tall person drown in a river of average depth 5-feet? Ofcourse he can. Obviously, the first condition is that he doesn’t know how to swim. Second condition is that there is no one around to save him.…
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Is it Sensible to Diversify your Investment Portfolio Internationally?
I am sure you have heard of the word diversification before. Generally, the word is used to refer to the following: Diversification across asset classes - like equities, debt, real estate, gold, etc. Diversification within asset class - like choosing…
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State of Indian Stock Markets – March 2017
This is the March 2017 update for the State of Indian Stock Markets. As usual, this monthly update includes historical analysis and Heat Maps of Nifty50 as well as Nifty500‘s key ratios, namely P/E, P/BV ratios and Dividend Yield. Please remember that these numbers are averages of P/E, P/BV…
P/E Ratio Analysis of Nifty Returns – 2017 Update
Edited: An updated and more detailed analysis is published in 2019 and is available here. This is the detailed annual analysis - comparing Nifty P/E with Investment Returns. It compares returns earned (during various periods ranging from 3 to 10…
One Father’s Memo to Daughter about Portfolio Management
In 1994-95, the then president of Merrill Lynch Asset Management, Arthur Zeikel sent a letter/memo to his daughter that contains some practical advice about how to manage one's own portfolio. Since it makes for a useful reading, I thought I…
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State of Indian Stock Markets – February 2017
This is the February 2017 update for the State of Indian Stock Markets. As usual, this monthly update includes historical analysis and Heat Maps of Nifty50 as well as Nifty500‘s key ratios, namely P/E, P/BV ratios and Dividend Yield. Please remember that these numbers are averages of P/E, P/BV…
State of Indian Stock Markets – January 2017
This is the January 2017 update for the State of Indian Stock Markets. As usual, this monthly update includes historical analysis and Heat Maps of Nifty50 as well as Nifty500‘s key ratios, namely P/E, P/BV ratios and Dividend Yield. Please remember that these numbers are averages of P/E, P/BV…
State of Indian Stock Markets – December 2016
This is the December 2016 update for the State of Indian Stock Markets. As usual, this monthly update includes historical analysis and Heat Maps of Nifty50 as well as Nifty500‘s key ratios, namely P/E, P/BV ratios and Dividend Yield. Please remember that these numbers are averages of P/E,…
You get Investment Returns you deserve. Not what you Want or Need!
Looking for high returns from your investments? You are in for trouble. You won’t get high returns just because you want them or even if you ‘really’ need them. You will get the returns you deserve. Atleast under most circumstances.…
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State of Indian Stock Markets – November 2016
This is the November 2016 update for the State of Indian Stock Markets. Note - This update comes a little too late. But please bear with me this time. 🙂 As usual, this monthly update includes historical analysis and Heat Maps of Nifty50 as well…
State of Indian Stock Markets – October 2016
This is the October 2016 update for the State of Indian Stock Markets. As usual, this monthly update includes historical analysis and Heat Maps of Nifty50 as well as Nifty500‘s key ratios, namely P/E, P/BV ratios and Dividend Yield. Please remember that these numbers are averages of P/E,…