Value Research

The straight-line trap

Why confident predictions about markets usually get the most important things wrong

The Omaha show is over

Sometimes waiting for too long can lead to missed opportunities

Read the signal, not the list

The Prime Minister's seven appeals are about consumption. The signal they carry is about the rupee.

Beware of 'professional' advice

Blindly following brokers and advisors can quietly destroy wealth. Good investing starts with questioning advice, not trusting it blindly.

Make Your Money Last: Invest Smart in Retirement

Your Salary Has Stopped. Your Expenses Haven't.

The stolen crystal ball

The real edge in investing isn't being able to connect the dots and spot winners - it's the ability to invest capital that is truly yours. That is real safety.

The great investor theory

History has the Great Man theory, and likewise, the field of investment can have the Great Investor theory. But can there be a great investor, or can anyone become one by following trends?

53 Lakh SIPs Stopped. Should Your Stop Yours?

The data says no — and here's exactly what it costs you to say yes.

Comfort is expensive

Waiting for certainty is just another way of paying a premium

Less news is good news

Investors who obsessively follow financial news often harm their own interests by overreacting to it. News is about the short-term, which investors should mostly ignore...