Markets Give You Mileage, Behaviour Decides How Much
“Meri gaadi itni mileage kyun nahin deti?” If you’ve ever muttered these words while filling petrol, you’ve stumbled upon one of investing’s biggest secrets. And you didn’t even know it. Your car promises 18 km/litre. You’re getting 12. The gap isn’t a manufacturing defect; it’s your driving style. Similarly, that mutual fund advertising 15% returns […]
The Festive Portfolio: Gold, Silver, and Discipline
Last Diwali, we painted gold as both a guardian and a quiet engine of wealth. Twelve months later, the questions persist: Does gold still serve that dual role? And in a year where silver is stealing headlines, should it occupy a tactical corner of a serious portfolio? For investors who think in decades, not short-term […]
The Portfolio Quilt: Piecing Together Market Clarity
If you’ve ever tried to pick the best-performing investment year after year, you’ll know how elusive consistency is. In fact, over the past decade, there hasn’t been a single asset class in India that’s stayed on top for more than two consecutive years. That’s not just interesting, it’s a wake-up call. Welcome to the world […]
Steady Hands Win: Investing Through Geopolitical Storms
The recent geopolitical tensions in the subcontinent, punctuated by India’s decisive Operation Sindoor strike, have understandably led to a wave of unease among investors. As financial markets react in real time to global headlines, it is natural to question: Should one pull back, pause, or proceed with caution? The Weight of History is ReassuringThe empirical […]