Run a ball & stay put! 5 investing lessons from Cricket World Cup


By Gautam Kalia

We will cheer the Boys in Blue as they take on the Men in Black tonight. It surely promises to be an edge-of-the-seat experience.



But wait. What if we told you that this game would have many moments that can teach you a lesson or two in investing?

Run a ball: Invest regularly
Remember India’s game against Pakistan? It wasn’t just a show of sixes and fours. From the start, the opening batsmen made it a point to score every run they could. This helped Rohit Sharma clock his fastest 50 ever and helped India cross the 200 mark before he left the pitch. Consistency pays in the financial markets too. Start small, but invest at every opportunity. With a systematic investment plan of mutual fund, you can begin your investment ..

Indian captain Virat Kohli may have walked off the pitch too fast, yet at the end it didn’t matter much for Team India as they anyway notched up a good score to win the day. It’s not too different in investing too! You’d be better off holding on to your investment for the long run, unlike the Indian skipper. Sample this: In January 2019, one-year return of largecap and mid cap funds yielded average negative returns of -0.98 per cent and -11.38 per cent, respectively, as on January 01, 2019. Howe ..

Follow the masters: Learn from experts
Rohit Sharma took a leaf straight out of the Little Master’s playbook. With that spectacular uppercut sixer off Hasan Ali’s ball, Sharma reminded us of Tendulkar’s swing in the 2003 World Cup. You may be proficient with your investments, but some inspiration from experts could add to your wisdom and, of course, wealth. When the market is swinging wildly, following a financial expert’s advice may give you and your portfolio the edge.

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