Eighty Twenty Investor and the Bear Market

These are difficult times for all of us. Most of us have aged parents and young kids about whom we are really worried. I am no exception. I really hope a solution is found soon and we get back to our normal lives. If you have benefited from reading this blog, as a small favor, … Continue reading Eighty Twenty Investor and the Bear Market

How to Approach the Current Equity Market Decline?

Stay calm - goes the usual advice. If I put a gun to your head and then say "Stay calm or I will shoot you", do you think you will be more calm now? First simple point - If you are anxious and worried, this is perfectly normal. The last few weeks have been extremely … Continue reading How to Approach the Current Equity Market Decline?

Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund – Lessons on Risk and Returns

Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund has been one amongst the popular debt funds in India and has a had a long runway of strong performance. The fund while it belongs to the Ultra Short Term category was run as a quasi credit risk fund with high exposure to lower rated debt securities for providing … Continue reading Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund – Lessons on Risk and Returns

Should I Exit Equities?

Recently I was having a chat with my old college mate who also works in the financial industry. He was worried about the stock market going up while the economy was going down. Should I sell my equities and enter later? If you have been reading my blog, you know my answer by now. I … Continue reading Should I Exit Equities?