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@LarissaFernand
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Like @iramneek who I have quoted below, (CIO, DSP Pension Fund), Anish Tawakley from ICICI Pru also personally likes the barbell strategy & believes that GARP is populated by companies that aren’t as good as the market leader.
*Mkt timing may not be for you, but is critical to a fund manager *Keeping the odds in a fund's favour thru the lifecycle of a fund is crucial *How we behave at valleys and cliffs matter *Chasing diversification & spreading positions is cowardice. Don’t be brave, be decisive👇
I resonated with this sentiment till: “like thinking having servants is normal.” Don’t the rich in the West have a nanny, housekeeper, maid, cleaning lady, cook, butler, babysitter, gardener, chauffeur, caregiver? The difference is that there is dignity of labour. Views?
Like they seem to be less aware of poverty than rich people from rich countries. When you talk to them you get the sense that they genuinely think their lives are representative of the their country as a whole, even when logically absurd, like thinking having servants is normal.
The balloons bursting will result in the bull crashing. This year seems to have a lot of these balloons. Image Src: The Economist, Feb 2024

Don't assume that a gentle person is fragile. #7amthoughts
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The more at peace with yourself, the less the need to impress others. #7amthoughts
The GST on the BMW is wrong. But yes, GST is high for healthcare. And incredibly low for diamonds.
India's Tax system clearly favours the ELITE !! WhY ? 🤔
Is the Direct Plan route cheaper? Direct Plan TER: 0.5% RIA Fee: 1% of AUA (Assets Under Advice) Total: 1.5% Regular plan TER: 1-1.2% Source: Kartik Sankaran, LinkedIn. I asked for examples of Direct plan TER & he sent 👇

2 friends in a forest spot a lion. One puts on his running shoes. Other: "You can't possibly outrun a lion." Reply: "I only need to run faster than you, not the lion!". Success of a company is not dependent on it being the best, but better than the competition - Pulak Prasad
Yesterday, was reminded how money gives a child a great head start in life. Was chatting with a 16-year old. Attends a good school. Travels with family- within India & abroad. Works out regularly at a good gym. Evident in how fit he was. Very healthy diet. His confidence 👌👍
"If you knew how quickly people forget the dead, you will stop living to impress people." - Christopher Walken #7amthoughts