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, we cover j...
Sep 26, 2022•14 min
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 once the...
Jul 27, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 called R...
Jul 21, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 investme...
Jul 13, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 downturn. So, what i...
Jul 06, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 also, these ...
Jun 29, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 think caref...
Jun 22, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 under “Alte...
Jun 15, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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 let the...
Jun 08, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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 does the...
Jun 01, 2022•6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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 of us. ...
May 25, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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 why most ...
May 18, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 matches yo...
May 11, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 should be a pa...
May 04, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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, and truly...
Apr 27, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 of the W...
Apr 20, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 instinc...
Apr 13, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 situation,...
Apr 06, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 that yo...
Mar 30, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 will they p...
Mar 23, 2022•5 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app . (We're only available on Android for now) ____ The world of investing is full of advice. Advice of what stocks you should buy, advice of what investment philosophies you should follow, and just general advice about what you should do with your money. And oftentimes we follow this advice. Because if it’s coming from an expert, who has a lot more experience than we do, and who has had a lot of success in the past, who are we to question it? This i...
Mar 16, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app . (We're only available on Android for now) ____ A month ago, Meta’s, formerly known as Facebook. Their Market Cap dropped by over 200bn. Yup, You heard that right. A 200bn Dollar plunge, in just about one day. And to put that in context for you, 200bn dollars is Reliance Industries Market Cap. Why did this happen? Well there flagship product, Facebook, experienced for the very first time, a decline in daily active users. What’s the significance o...
Mar 09, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app . (We're only available on Android for now) ____ The Metaverse. You may have heard of the term, you may have watched Mark Zuckerberg’s presentation of this potential new world. In Mark Zuckerberg’s mind, the Metaverse will be this virtual world, where we strap on a headset, and immerse ourselves within for hours on end. You may work and have meetings in the Metaverse. You may be able to travel to your favorite destinations or periods of time throu...
Mar 02, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app . (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Economic growth is cyclical. There are periods of booms and busts, and it’s been this way ever since economies in our modern structures, have been put in place. And these cycles for the economy, whether they be growth or decline, tend to last for long periods of time. And it goes without saying, as an investor, we’re always hoping to be a part of periods of growth in the economy. Because if the econ...
Feb 23, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app . (We're only available on Android for now) ____ There isn’t one magical and perfect formula to cracking the code of asset allocation. And the reason for that is that there are several paths to becoming successful in the stock market. And Unfortunately for us as investors, that makes the whole process of deciding our own allocations, much more difficult. But, what we’ve tried to do with this podcast, is to give you several different approaches, al...
Feb 16, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app . (We're only available on Android for now) ____ We don’t often think about the businesses behind the music we’re listening to. We just turn on our streaming platform, and start jamming to our favorite songs. But the process and players involved with getting you your music, on demand, is quite extensive. And in recent years, the industry has been growing. And growing fast. What’s caused this growth? Will it continue? Who are the major players in t...
Feb 09, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app . (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Most people who are at all interested in investing, have heard of Warren Buffet. And if you haven’t, he’s that dude who’s net worth sits at about $113bn, as of today’s recording. And most of his Net Worth has come through investing. And his fundamental investment principles, though unique, are actually quite simple. He has a few concrete rules that guide his every decision before investing into stoc...
Feb 02, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app . (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Investing in the stock market is difficult. I think we all know that. There are so many companies to choose from and endless annual reports to read before making decisions about where we put our money. And for most of us, choosing what equities to invest in aren’t our full time jobs, we have so many other things to do and focus on in our lives. So to solve this problem, the financial world has creat...
Jan 26, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app . (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Predicting what the world will look like in 10 to 20 years is a challenging task. Everything feels so variable. How could predict the emergence of Blockchain, or the acceleration of technologies built to aid working from home because of the pandemic? As an investor, if you’re able to correctly predict the way an industry will boom, you’ll be very successful. So how does one do that? How can we figur...
Jan 19, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app . ____ We’ve all heard blanket terms about Artificial Intelligence Some say AI is changing how we work. Some say AI is changing how we think. And some even say, AI will automate every human task that exists today. What we often do not hear is, who is building this “AI”, and why AI is so critical to the progression of our economies. In this episode, you get all of that and more. We spoke to Vikas Gupta and Ashwini Shami, who are both senior leaders...
Jan 12, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 12
