BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE
Learning perspective from Game of Thrones
Reality is subjective, and based on our perspective. Your perception is your reality. When it comes to money, all of us have deeply held views. And this impacts how we perceive reality.
ADVISER
How these advisers built a huge asset base
Mohit and Anshu Handoo from Indore have built a successful advisory business. They believe that advisers should adapt their businesses to evolving trends and look to diversify their sources of revenue.
THE BOTTOM LINE
3 lessons from first lady of Wall Street
When Muriel Siebert was asked what the secret to her success was, she answered: "I put my head down, and charge." Indomitable, fearless and gutsy, she was a trailblazer for women in the all-male bastion of Wall Street.
BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE
There are no market geniuses, just those in control of their emotions
According to Parag Parikh, you can never get wealthy if you let emotion get the better of you. But if you rein in your impulses, you have a very good shot at accumulating wealth. Nothing lasts forever. A bull phase is followed by a bear phase. Maintain your equanimity in the market.
PERSONAL FINANCE
What is yield?
The term is used to describe the return on investment as a percentage of your original investment. Here is what it means in the case of stocks and bonds.
PERSONAL FINANCE
Letter to a young investor
It appears simple but does have a strong bearing. Whether you are a novice or an old hand at this game, this is a very engaging read.
THE BOTTOM LINE
6 lessons from this American tycoon
Known as the first great corporate tycoon in American history, he amassed wealth and power of unprecedented size. He shunned debt. He viewed disruption as an opportunity. Some of his learnings are as relevant today as then.
NEWS
DHFL downgrade: Must you press the panic button?
First IL&FS. Now DHFL. The overall exposure of fixed income mutual funds to DHFL is over Rs 5,000 crores. Our fund analysts look at the situation and advise.
ADVISER
Zero to Rs 120 crores in just 4 years
By conducting investor awareness programmes and investing in his business, Rajesh Sodhani has grown his business rapidly.
THE BOTTOM LINE
3 ways to be a supremely confident investor
Peter Cundill believed that the hunt for value must not be blinded solely by cheap stocks. Devour a company’s profit-and-loss-statement and balance sheet and hunt for hidden assets. Buy companies below their liquidation values.
