Where's My Money?

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ The startup world is interesting to say the least. One day you will read headlines of a few going out of business, and another you will hear of multiple startups gaining that illustrious “unicorn” billion dollar title. And as an investor, it’s tempting to look at some of the astronomical growth rates of certain startups and ask yourself “how do I get a piece of that?” And in this episode,...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Market corrections are a completely natural part of the economic cycle. And there are two ways you can view a correction. The first is from a negative lens. Where you only see the doom and gloom that are told to us by the news. But the second is from a positive lens. It’s keeping in mind that corrections are a huge opportunity. An opportunity to introspect on how the world will be different...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Real estate is such a fascinating investment. When you buy a piece of real estate, you’re possibly buying a family home or a business, and all the while, hoping for returns on your asset. This equation makes real estate investments such an interesting option for many of us. And there are many ways to gain exposure to the real estate world. A relatively new option for India is an asset class...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Inflation is a global problem at the moment. Prices are rising, which in part, are causing economies to slow down As investors, this may mean some of our portfolios are in the red. And to truly understand how we should navigate this situation, we need to understand what exactly is going on What is inflation? What are the real causes of inflation? Where are the opportunities and channels for...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Dividend Investing is often viewed as an afterthought. The headlines usually only speak about the powers of Growth and Value Investing. But, as we navigate our current economic downturn, Dividend Investing is a term that seems to be being brought up more and more. And it’s because if utilized correctly, can actually help navigate the uncertain and volatile times that come with a...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ The Government of India is making bold moves to increase India’s manufacturing capabilities. There are several policy changes that are currently being put in place, to help this vision become a reality. You may have heard of a few of these, including Make in India, Independent India, and China +1. These policies could lead to a large increase in the levels of manufacturing in India, But...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ It feels as though every conversation at the moment, includes at least the mention of a looming recession. It’s all over the news, social media and really everywhere you turn. But, the conversation at the moment lacks a bit of depth. It lacks the understanding of how and why a recession may be on the horizon, and how exactly to navigate the situation if it does occur. As investors, if we...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ The stock market is a fantastic place to invest your money. Over time, across every cycle, the index has never failed to generate positive returns for investors. But, as many of you know, it’s not the only place where you can invest your money. A truly diversified portfolio must include what the industry has labelled “Alternative investments" And there are so many asset classes that fall...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ The news often mentions today’s FinTech players as “The Disruptors” Which they certainly are. Companies such as Paytm, PhonePe, and Policybazaar have absolutely changed the game. But amongst the headlines of funding rounds, IPOs and more, it’s easy to get lost in some of the hype. It’s easy to forget that the major banks in India such as HDFC, SBI and more, aren’t just going to roll over and...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ On the 8th of May, 2022, ONDC, or Open Network for Digital Commerce’s Pilot Program was launched in 5 cities in India. ONDC will be an open ecommerce platform which will be freely accessible for buyers and sellers of goods. And The primary goal of ONDC, is to break down what the Government sees as Duopolies in the world of eCommerce. Primarily, with the dominance of Amazon and Flipkart. Why...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ FOMO, or Fear of missing out, is a troubling feeling that impacts us all. It’s the stomach-wrenching feeling on Friday night when you are so tired from the week's hard work, but all of your friends are going out. It’s the urge to watch your favourite sporting event, even though it’s playing at a crazy hour of the night. We all just don’t want to miss or waste potential opportunities in front...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Is Stock Picking a good idea? but picking the perfect stock to invest in isn’t easy. And the reason behind this is simple. It’s impossible to predict with absolute certainty the direction a particular stock will move in. Even if you’ve digested all of the information in the world about a particular company, it’s still extremely difficult to predict its stock price trajectory. This is often...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Is Momentum Investing better than Value Investing? Conventional Wisdom tells us that we should invest in a stock, and hold it for the long term. And while that strategy of long term investing, has been tremendously successful for so many, there are also several other philosophies that have been proven to be a great way to build your portfolio. And it’s all about choosing a philosophy that...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Debt funds seem to be somewhat of a mystery. We’re often told about the benefits. About how they are great vehicle for investors who are looking for steady and stable returns. About the fact that if you have a fixed goal, debt can be a great way to achieve that goal. And while all of that is true, it’s really important to learn how exactly debt funds work, to truly decide whether they...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ When our portfolio is in the green, we often credit our skill and knowledge for the success. BUT, when our portfolios aren’t looking too great, we often attribute the losses to “bad luck” or “the down market” This is fundamentally because, as humans, we have inherent biases, that prevent us from seeing the absolute truth of why things happen. Now, if you’re able to understand these biases,...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Everyday, we get told by famous investors that “Diversification of your portfolio is important” And everyday, we take in that message and continue to follow that advice. But rarely do we hear why diversification is so important for the growth of our money. Rarely are we walked through specific examples of the exact risks of an undiversified portfolio. All of that changes, in today’s episode...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Humans are such an interesting species. We’ve been able to survive and prosper through so many difficult periods in history. Through Ice-Ages, Heat Waves, Predator Attacks, famins and so much more, we’re still here. And so many of the survival instincts that have led us through these difficult periods in history, have been deeply ingrained into our subconscious mind, to help us make fast and...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ___ The Russia - Ukraine War has been all over the news. And there seems to be a new tragedy, almost on a daily basis. But beyond the human tragedy, there have also been serious economic impacts. Impacts that us as investors must be aware about. And in this episode of the Where’s My Money podcast, we walk you through exactly how the conflict will impact your portfolio, and how to navigate this...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ___ On this podcast, we’ve referenced Warren Buffet several times. And how can you not? He’s one of the greatest investors of all time, and there’s a ton to learn from his wisdom. And as you probably already know, Warren Buffet’s major principles of investing come from the ideas of value investing and long term investing. By long term investing, we essentially mean that you buy a particular stock...

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ___ Zomato’s been all over the news in the last few days. On Monday, March 21st, Zomato’s Founder Deepinder Goyal announced to the world that Zomato would now deliver food in 10 minutes. That’s right, 10 minutes. If you ordered something just before listening to this episode, you’d likely have it by the time we’re done here. They’re calling this pilot program “Zomato Instant”. But, is it? How...