Making sense with Nikhil

In this video, I share a candid and personal story about my experience with making a bad investment and the valuable lessons I learned from it. I provide details about the investment itself, including what led me to make the decision, and the subsequent consequences I faced as a result.

I go on to share the three key takeaways I learned from this experience. These include specific pieces of advice for anyone looking to invest their money, as well as broader insights about risk-taking and learning from failure. By sharing my story, I hope to help others avoid similar mistakes and approach investment decisions with greater confidence and knowledge.

In this episode, I dive into the world of investing and explain how easy it is to open a brokerage account and start investing your money. I'll cover the basics of steps to open up an account, fund it and how to get started with your first investment. I'll also do a quick tutorial on buying $SPY (SnP500 Index Fund ETF), which just takes a few seconds. Whether you're new to investing or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with valuable information and tips to help you navigate the world of investing with confidence. So tune in and learn how to take control of your financial future today!

2022 has been a roller coaster - Equity markets are down by 20%, Crypto down by over 65% & many other asset classes also struggled. In this episode, I talk about how we can deal with such losses - practically and emotionally.

It's been quite a year and I wanted to share my thoughts on it. I also discuss what my strategy has been during this year and what I will do moving forward.

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How can I start investing? What skills do I need to start my investing journey? Wait, it's not rocket science?

Kunal has over 15 years of experience in the world of investments. Apart from his day job, where he focuses on investing for his clients; he enjoys constant learning about this space and himself. He has seen the extremely challenging periods of the stock market during the 2008 financial crisis & the other extreme - one of the biggest bull runs since 2009. A mix of these two is something every investor goes through during their journey. However, for people just starting out new - the game might seem confusing.

In this episode, he shares:

- His experience during the 2008 and 2020 stock market crashes

- Tips for young investors

- Hacks which can be used to make this journey smooth

And much more!

Active investors and active fund managers have the possibility to see gains which cannot be matched to that of a passive investor in index funds. Companies like Tesla have turned 8 times in 2020 itself.

Sounds really attractive, doesn't it? Hear me speak more about why active investing is not for everyone - the good and the bad.

As per many long term studies, only about 20% of active investors manage to beat the index. On the other hand, you don't need to be a financial expert to start investing passively in the stock market.

In this episode, I speak about the final step to reach financial independence in my formula - also, its upsides and challenges.

What is Bitcoin? Do I invest in it? Can I make a quick buck in the stock market right now? Do you know what happened with Gamestop? Did people really make 40 times their investment? What is this madness?

I take a shot at answering these questions and much more in this episode.

Getting rich is nothing but a skill; you take care of your money today, and it will take care of you tomorrow. Presenting to you, the third and final step towards financial independence. Here, I not only explore the psychology of money but try to deconstruct some common stigmas attached with money and all that you can do with it.

Some year, this year folks. There’s no denying that 2020 has been big on cancel culture, more specifically eliminating this year itself from our calendars. But, how do we remove from our lives, a year that has taught us so much? Find out why I think Step 2 of my equation is particularly essential in times that we are witnessing today.