Value Research Online

Less news is good news

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:32:00 +0530

Following financial news too closely can harm investors. Here’s why ignoring short-term noise leads to calmer and smarter investment decisions over time…

Nothing ever happens

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0530

A bot that bets 'No' on everything outperforms 84 per cent of Polymarket traders. The same logic explains why SIPs beat active traders and why doing nothing wins.

Risk perceptions

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:04:00 +0530

Why humans misjudge risk, overreact to rare events, and make poor investing decisions. Learn to rely on data, not vivid stories, for smarter choices daily.

Debt vs Equity

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:15:00 +0530

Stop chasing markets. Use smart asset allocation and rebalancing to balance debt and equity, avoid market timing mistakes, and build stable long-term returns.

What's in a name!

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0530

Two MAAF funds can hold anywhere from 20 to 70 per cent in equity yet carry the same SEBI label. Here is how to look past the category name and understand what you actually own.

What's your risk tolerance?

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:36:00 +0530

Most investors can’t handle losses. Build portfolios around time horizons, and to stay invested, rebalance, and avoid panic. This is key to building wealth

When incentives work against investors

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0530

Why financial problems persist isn’t a mystery. Follow the incentives behind F&O losses, insurance mis-selling, and advice to see what really drives them..

Institutionalised mistrust

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:51:00 +0530

Why investors must build mistrust regarding institutions, question incentives, & protect themselves from biased financial advice given by so-called experts.

Accounting fiction

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 10:45:00 +0530

Investors confuse booking profits and losses with reality, leading to poor decisions. Understand emotional cycles and avoid costly accounting illusions.

The joys of inefficiency

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:46:00 +0530

Do markets always reflect reality? Explore the limits of EMH, investor instincts, and why inefficiencies in emerging markets can create real alpha chances.

When the system itself is the risk

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0530

Rising margin trading leverage exposes a hidden systemic risk where herd behaviour, not individuals, drives market crashes and forced selling cycles today.

Monkeys, goats and markets

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:58:00 +0530

An investing parable on why high prices only work if value exists. Choose businesses with real cash flows, not speculative hype or greater fool risky bets.

Are markets really risky?

Tue, 30 May 2006 17:03:00 +0530

Markets feel risky due to volatility, but long-term equity investing reduces true risk. Discipline, time horizon, and fund choices shape overall outcomes..

A fool and his money...

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:12:00 +0530

An exploration of market inefficiency, investor behavior, and the enduring role of foolishness in driving stock market opportunities and profits today!

At financial summits, every speaker is selling something

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0530

At financial summits, every speaker has incentives. Learn how to decode advice, spot hidden pitches, and protect your investment decisions from influence..

Who really wins when India invests

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

India’s markets are seeing record SIP inflows despite volatility, signalling a shift from prediction to participation. We explore who truly benefits when investing becomes a habit.

Murky world of stock forecast

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 15:14:00 +0530

Short-term stock predictions often fail despite claims. Understand why market forecasts mislead investors and why no advice ever truly guarantees accuracy.

Crashes are the best classroom

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0530

Market crashes reveal your true investing temperament. Learn why downturns are inevitable, educational, and essential for long-term wealth creation success.

Your mutual funds need just these resolutions

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0530

Struggling with mutual fund investing? Focus on three simple habits: know your portfolio, review it with discipline and stay consistent with SIPs to build long-term wealth.

March has more crises than days

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:03:39 +0530

When Sensex falls 2,500 points on Thursday morning, you are watching leveraged traders panic, not a verdict on your investments. Here is why their emergency need not become yours.