Author Archives: Fauji

WHICH BUSINESS SHOULD I BUY INTO?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Fauji

I often discuss the concept of business and money with my 10 year old son Arjun. He has understood a basic concept of saving out of earnings. Out of the Rs 400/- pocket money which I give him, he saves … Continue reading →

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HAPPY DIWALI…..TWO DIWALI STOCK PICKS

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Fauji

Happy Diwali and a prosperous new Samvat  to all my readers. I am often asked about what do I look when I pick stocks. I learnt three techniques from Prof Bakshi of MDI, Gurgaon. I now only use those three … Continue reading →

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NON LINEAR RETURNS AND TATA TEA

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Fauji

Investors in stocks should reconcile and understand the concept of non linear returns very clearly in order to get optimal returns from their investments. I often get queries from investors in mutual funds and stocks. Both these instruments have given … Continue reading →

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MONEY BALL & STOCK MARKETS

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Fauji

These days on Sony PIX channel in India, the movie Money Ball is being shown again and again. All investors in stock markets should either read this book or watch this movie. Brad Pitt, the hero is the coach of … Continue reading →

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HIGHER MUTUAL FUND EXPENSES ALLOWED BY SEBI:WHAT NEXT?

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Fauji

I am just back from a sabbatical to Hongkong and the first thing which hits you when you land at Mumbai is the pathetic infrastructure which we have in the financial capital of a “supposedly aspiring superpower”. At the Mumbai … Continue reading →

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HDFC LIFE LAUNCHES ‘SMART WOMAN’ – AN EXCLUSIVE LIFE INSURANCE PLAN FOR WOMEN

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Fauji

I have been too busy of late, that reflects in no post for sometime. But a call from a friend of mine on a new insurance plan for Women ensured that I must write about it before the “Smart Women” … Continue reading →

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FOOL’S GOLD

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Fauji

The other day I was sipping my Scotch and Soda at the club when Mr Prasad spotted me. We exchanged pleasantries and then he started enquiring about gold ETFs and investment in gold as an asset. I said, “Sir, Gold … Continue reading →

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WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Fauji

Jude  is a young  officer in the forces. The other day we met at a social do and happened to chat. Jude was interested in stocks but was completely unaware of how it works? Also, he wanted to invest in … Continue reading →

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WHEN TO SELL A SHARE?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Fauji

  During the past few weeks I have interacted with a number of my readers and one common question was, I have so and so shares in my portfolio, the sensex is close to 18000 should I sell my shares? … Continue reading →

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STOCK TAKING

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Fauji

Good organisations have a healthy habit of stock taking. It is an annual procedure to check the status of a unit’s stores and equipment held on charge. Today I am planning to do a stock taking of my stock recommendations. … Continue reading →

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