Risk in mutual fund investing comes from: a) not knowing what you are buying b) not understanding standard deviation of the instrument c) not understanding that the past performance is completely useless for knowing what will happen in the future. Let us take just one ‘type’ of fund: The Gilt Fund. All asset management companies […]
The problem with risk is it is generally not visible. In most cases we wish to avoid it by PRETENDING that it is not there, or ignoring our inner voice which keeps telling us that there is risk. The worst thing is Risk is counter intuitive. Let me explain. In 2007 end and perhaps the […]
Fiat money is about trust. You trust your government, hence you keep all your money in currency form, right? Take the case of a common man…and his conversation with a acidic Subra of Subramoney.com: Client: Hi Subra, I wish to discuss my financial life with you…May I? Subra: Sure Client: I have bought …..xyz […]
There are so many listed banks that it is not funny. Sadly most of them have the same (not even similar, same!) business model. Open more branches, appoint relationship managers, do third party sales – mutual funds, life insurance, real estate,…etc. Hopefully the interest rate spreads will make some money, the 3rd party products […]
I think it is much easier to remain healthy, but far more complicated to look after your wealth. Of course I am assuming that people do not buy every vitamin pill, curative pill, magic dye…..and make a mess. If you just eat simple food, do some exercises, sleep well,…you will normally lead a healthy life. […]
If you ever wanted to know how lobbying works, or how any government loots…read on: The government makes a lot of money by introducing a Security Transaction Tax – paid by all buyers and sellers of equities. This is a fantastic tax – it collects a lot of money and the government has to collect […]
I am asked this question a million times, and I have always given a sub optimal answer! Frankly I do not know whether a person needs a financial planner or not. A financial planner has so much of responsibility and work to do that he/she does not do it! In fact I do not know […]