July 26, 2024

Identifying Overvalued Stocks: A Proof by Contradiction Approach

  Proof by contradiction is a logical method used in mathematics to prove a statement by assuming the opposite of what you want to prove. If this assumption leads to a logical contradiction or an absurd conclusion, then the original statement must be true. In this blog, I will show how this method can be…

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Vivek Sharma

March 15, 2024

Why Active Fund Investing is so hard?

Would you consider investing in a fund that has significantly trailed its benchmark over the past one year? Many would likely hesitate, although some might still be swayed if that fund has a strong historical track record. Now, let’s consider a scenario where a fund has consistently underperformed its benchmark over the last three or…

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Vivek Sharma

December 22, 2023

How Warren Buffet made his first Million Dollars

Introduction Arnold Schwarzenegger once jokingly said, “The first million is the hardest to make, so start with the second”. Well, he might have said that in a humorous way, but it is somewhat true, the first step is always the hardest. Warren Buffet is the most successful investor the world has ever seen. As of…

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Vivek Sharma

September 22, 2023

Market Linked Debentures

Introduction Market-linked Debentures (MLDs) have largely remained unpopular in India due to their high ticket sizes. However, things are changing now. Investment opportunities are being democratised and retail investors are having more and more opportunities to diversify their portfolios and potentially earn higher returns. In this article, we will be demystifying MLDs, explaining what they…

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Vivek Sharma

June 21, 2023

Deep Dive into Fractional Real Estate Investing

Introduction Real estate is the most sought-after asset class in India. Every person in the country dreams of owning a piece of land, but the high capital requirements often make it inaccessible. Fractional ownership provides a solution to this problem. Here is all you need to know about them.   What is Fractional Ownership? Fractional…

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Vivek Sharma

June 7, 2023

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – Commercial vs Retail

Real Estate is the most preferred asset class of Indians. It represents a significant portion of wealth for many individuals in the country. However, investors investing in real estate face issues of huge capital requirements at the time of buying, and liquidity issues at the time of selling. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) provide a…

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Vivek Sharma

June 7, 2023

House Price Index and its shortcomings

Housing Price Index (HPI) fails to capture the true movement in property prices. According to HPI data, Delhi’s property prices have barely moved since 2013, however, in reality, the property prices in the Delhi metropolitan area have increased considerably.  Here is all you need to know about Housing Price Index (HPI) and its shortcomings.  What…

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Vivek Sharma