Investors need to focus first on generating investment ideas at the start of their Investment Process. A reliable and consistent source of ideas can save a lot of time in their search for opportunities. It’s important for investors to build a system that allows them to evaluate investment ideas that meet their specific criteria and… Continue reading
Building an investment network is an unconventional topic to discuss here. I believe that it can be extremely helpful in the long run as part of the Investment Process. An investor network, typically in VC or from an entrepreneurial perspective, is about the network of investors either looking to invest in your business or pooling… Continue reading
Investors should follow a systematic approach to make informed decisions about where to allocate capital. To achieve this, they need to build an investment system that provides a structured and disciplined framework. One of the biggest issues investors face is the lack of a system. Therefore, if you want to be a serious active investor,… Continue reading
The Investment Universe is like one gigantic megastore. Think about the last time you went window shopping. You were just browsing through the racks for something to wear. A salesperson approached you and asked, “Is there anything specific you’re looking for?” and you politely replied, “No, thank you. I’m just browsing.” Unfortunately, this approach doesn’t… Continue reading
To build an Investment philosophy is to build a road map that guides your investment strategy and process. It is the framework that helps you make investment decisions, based on your beliefs and principles that correspond with your financial goals and tolerance to risk. A lot of investors lack clarity about the importance of a… Continue reading
Dividend investing is a type of investment strategy and philosophy that mainly concentrates on income-generating investments. A dividend investor believes that dividends have a significant role to play in the overall returns received by shareholders. This approach is based on the idea of being a part-owner of a company that is eligible to receive a… Continue reading
Quality Investing is an investment strategy and philosophy that aims to identify the best quality companies and hold them for the long term. A quality investor seeks to purchase financially healthy companies that have a strong track record of success, high earnings, and a market-leading position with a competitive edge. These high-quality companies often reflect… Continue reading
Growth Investing is an investment strategy and Philosophy that aims to identify companies with the potential to grow at an above-average rate. The primary objective of a Growth Investor is to increase their capital over the long term. To achieve this, growth investors typically look for companies in fast-growing industries that are often small-cap and… Continue reading
Compounding is the “Interest on interest” and multiplies your capital at an accelerated rate the longer you leave it. Compound interest is calculated on the initial principal amount plus accumulated interest. Compounding works by retaining and reinvesting all interest without disrupting the process by drawing capital out. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is Compound interest? Compound… Continue reading
An investor’s Philosophy will be deeply influenced by how they view, interpret, and interact with the stock market aka “Mr Market”. Before investors start creating an investment philosophy and strategy, they need to consider the two terms below. These concepts refer to the “belief” component when discussing and developing a strategy. Your views and alignment… Continue reading
