Don’t follow the crowd while engaging in stocks

by Shabbir Bhimani on November 30, 2008

Every where you see negative stories moving around. You try to listen to people and then invest accordingly. This is a wrong type of move. People are talking about the US financial crisis which can lead to prolonged global recession. They are also making you aware of the economic slowdown in the US and Europe. This entire negative picture is brought in front of you, only to make you realize that the stock market is never going to recover. Is that true? Do you want to believe this situation? I am not asking you to run away from the true situation but nothing in this world remains on a permanent basis. Instead of listening to negative views, we must have a positive approach towards dealing with stocks.

Investors should slowly accumulate large cap stocks with attractive valuations. Investors can make use of an opportunity in the right way and should pick stocks purely on attractive valuations. This type of strategy can be applied if you are willing to have the patience to wait for at least one year. Those people who re sitting on cash and are looking for an opportunity to earn some money, should park their money in liquid funds or floating rate fund and should opt for systematic transfer plan or STP to invest in a well-diversified equity fund. They should choose a scheme after they have checked the performance of the concerned scheme of last three to five year period.

Do not follow the crowd. Just do the opposite. If everybody starts selling stocks, you try to develop courage whereby you can start buying stocks. You will get stocks at bargain rates, since you will find more sellers than buyers, in such a situation. What is more important is the price you pay when you acquire an asset. Here, I am giving you an opportunity to invest and not trade. Remember, when people’s negative reactions create fear in our mind, there is an opportunity being created in other stocks.

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BSE tips December 31, 2008 at 1:17 pm

This blog is really nice and informative.
We think your visitors will like this posting.
Is the news something you can actually act on? Are prices going down as quick as they go up?
It’s the story of the tortoise and the rabbit. At the heart of things, we would all love to be the rabbit. But as quick as the price goes up, it can go back down. However, with the slow and steady method, you follow a well researched investment plan. Sure, it’s not flashy, but the chances of you making money in the long run are MUCH higher, and because you’ve diversified your portfolio, you also reduce your chances of losing your money to a particular bad event.

So, while a stock tip MAY make you money, it may lose you money. But more millionaires are made the slow and steady way than are made with a single tip. So, go the proven way and follow your investment plan.

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Indian Stock Market December 16, 2008 at 1:01 pm

This blog is really nice and informative. We are pleased to know this blog is really helping people.
The explanation given is really comprehensive and informative. I am feeling happy to comment on this blog . I think this is useful information for blog users-How does the ordinary investor fit into the equation comprising of global factors coupled with manipulation in the stock markets?
1. Invest for the long-term. If you have an investment horizon of 5-10 years and are invested in the right sectors, chances are that you will gain
2. Invest money that you can afford to lose. In other words, do not put your entire life savings in the markets.
3. Study the market thoroughly before you invest
4. Avoid putting all your eggs in one basket. Hence, diversify your portfolio

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InvestMoneyLab : Way to Invest Money December 12, 2008 at 10:31 pm

Exactly, we should not follow the crowd in the stock market, we must be the contrarian and do the opposite… Like Buffett said “Be fearful while others are greedy”

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