How much did the Largecap, Midcap and Smallcap Index fell in India during the 2008-09 Bear market?

Largest Companies in Asia.

We (me included) keep talking about how Smallcap Funds gave multibagger returns from the pandemic lows of 2020. But we forget that the levels from where NAVs fell in March 2020, the Smallcap Funds already had 2 bad years preceding them from 2018-2020. And that patch of bad year

All ELSS Tax-Saver Funds are not alike. While most are largecap oriented, there are a few which have a bias toward non-large-caps as well. So don't pick ELSS funds based on past returns alone. Always check how much the allocation is between Large/Mid/Smallcap stocks in ELSS

For a moment, just assume that you, ignoring your fear and widespread panic, managed to be gutsy, and invested - Rs 1 lakh each week in March 2020, in any smallcap fund as the market kept falling around you. Fast forward to today, that is about 5+ years later, what would be the

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While we can never fully backtest emotions, we should nevertheless try. And I totally agree with Akhilesh Pathak here that - "Preparing in advance is the key. If you mentally play out beforehand what you're likely to feel in the middle of a sharp downturn, you'll have a better

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Bank Deposits vs Mutual Funds: Trends of the US vs India. Image source Moneycontrol

Also, never forget those who put you in darkness in first place. 😎

The images are from an article in Moneycontrol which was authored by Mr Jimeet Modi. As someone pointed out in the comment section, I missed mentioning this part. Wasn’t intentional though. Article link - moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/t…

In life and in markets, you will succeed only if you have the courage to be disliked.

Most investors are better off without PMS and AIFs.

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Something had to be done to save the vulnerable youngsters of society from the harmful effects of online money games. I hope this achieves the purpose. 👍

Changes to Nifty50 in the Semi-Annual Rejig

From finfluencers I see various post like if you don't have Rs.25 lakhs at the age of 30 or Rs.1 crore by 40, you've wasted your life. Every individual's life and financial situation is unique. Some may have to take care of their siblings and aged parents. Another person may not