Bull markets are all about earning money. Then what are bear markets about? Losing money? Sad but true! Especially for a typical long term investor like me.....

It’s May 2019 - the ‘much awaited month’ when Indian general election results would be out. It is widely believed that general election outcome will be the m...

"In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes" – Benjamin Franklin In our Newsletter discussing November 2017 performance titled '...

“Its not supposed to be easy. Anyone who finds it easy is stupid!” – Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway You might recall that in our January 2...

“ No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” – Albert Einstein You might be wondering what this quote has to do with inv...

Dear Investor, 2016 was the second consecutive 'nothing' year for the stock markets. BSE Sensex grew just 2% in CY16 after declining 6% in CY15. Inertia port...

"Whether the currency a century from now is based on gold, seashells, shark teeth, or a piece of paper (as today), people will be willing to exchange a coupl...

In the stock markets, most people are confused between price and value. In fact, for most of the market participants, price and value might even be synonyms ...

All of human unhappiness comes from one single thing: not knowing how to remain at rest in a room. - Blaise Pascal Dear Investor When it comes to stocks, mos...

Stock Market all-time highs are often hailed by the media as a landmark event, indicating that the market and hence the economy on the whole is going towards...

Dear Investor Inertia portfolio has hit a new lifetime high already even as benchmark indices (Sensex and Nifty) are still 6-8% away from the all-time highs ...

You definitely know about the magic of stock markets. Its the allure of wealth creation that attracts people towards stocks, isn't it! Ever wondered how muc...

Lets think about this: Is the stock market a voting machine (random price movements driven by mob mentality) or a weighing machine (prices being decided afte...

Benjamin Graham (born Benjamin Grossbaum; May 8, 1894 – September 21, 1976), considered the father of value investing, explained his investment philosophy in...

"The investor's chief problem - and even his worst enemy - is likely to be himself" - Ben Graham (the father of value investing) Annual studies conducted by ...

Equity investing is easily one of the most controversial topics (may be after the performance of our prime minister!) with views sharply divided between 'bel...

Lets get it straight: At best CY15 was disappointing, if not a terrible year. With all hopes from new government and fall in inflation/interest rates, one wo...

To attain investment success, discipline counts more than intelligence and hard work! Investment discipline requires a set of guidelines/checklist to ensure ...

Inertia portfolio completed three successful years in August 2015! A special occasion for us since we believe that three years is a minimum time frame one sh...