I had put this invite in the month of April /May of 2008. This event will be repeated in May / JUne of 2009 also – hopefully year on year every year….read on…. June 7 and 8 (2008) Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai, India will see an unique event for the retail investor. Many fund managers […]
Some businesses are franchises. They have high walls and deep moats around them. Such businesses usually do well in the long run. Some of course create an addiction – ITC is a case in point. Other companies which come to mind are say Wriggley’s gum. When you are spending say Rs. 5 (or Rs. 20) […]
When the guy/ girl selling “financial planning solutions” comes to your house and you happily part with the cheque is it her fault for asking or your fault for giving? This is a question I would like to ask all people who complain “I have been mis-sold to”. It is ridiculous that suddenly a retired […]
this article has been written by a friend who is a little shy of writing so he writes nuggets and sends it to me for asking whether it is good. Since he does not use it, i am using it in my blog…. Leveraging Real Estate –to your benefit With the Equity markets touching new […]
the flow just continues… A friend called me to say he is buying a new life insurance policy. Luckily he called me before he signed the cheque. I asked him why did he have to buy a policy – his son and daughter have just completed good top class education and are in nice jobs. […]
What is the return on investment in a poor feeding charity program? Can we put it in Rupees and paisa or do we look at the soft side too? What about – a kid saying “I can feel my skin”, “I do not have to beg for food” “I now feel like studying” etc. are […]
In falling markets the reason people are not able to sell is because of a disease known as “Anchoring”. It is necessary to note that the price as of today is a reality. If you get stuck to some old price which is in your head, you will end up not selling fast enough. Think […]