Intel & Insights
Diversified Shares: a VITAL part of anyone’s Portfolio
When I first started to teach people how to compound and create financial security in diversified shares, around 25% of those interested were property investors. Today, that number is around 80%. All seeking to passively diversify, grow their capital, and create...
Should You Invest In Gold?
Investing in gold has always been a topic of significant discourse among investors. Gold's enduring appeal, its historical value, and its reputation as a "safe haven" investment continue to make it a popular choice. However, whether it is truly a worthwhile investment...
Gold has Rallied – Should you Buy?
Gold is on a good run, reaching record highs*, at the time of writing. In this article I'll bust some myths about gold, review what's driving this rally, consider whether we should own it now, and show the best way to invest. Historically, I've never been a gold...
Trading vs. Investing: For inflation-beating Wealth
Today, we're diving into an essential topic: distinguishing between trading and investing. Many people use these terms interchangeably, often without understanding the significant differences. The concepts may sound similar, but they are fundamentally different...
Can you manage your money better?
Do You Need a Financial Adviser? ... Can you manage your money better? + Portfolio Review service + Listen to my discussion on this The last 20 years have been transformational for the investment industry. Power has shifted from the providers...
Investment Lessons from Tesco
This week, Tesco released its annual profits. The announcement itself didn't make me rush to buy Tesco shares but revealed two lessons that are fundamental to investing. Lesson 1: Understand the REAL inflation rate Long-standing followers of my commentary will know...
Welcome to the InvestLikeAPro Podcast!
Welcome to the InvestLikeAPro Podcast! I'm Manish Kataria. My goal is to demystify the financial markets and showcase how simple investing in shares, ETFs, and options can be for anyone seeking financial security. In the inaugural episode of the Invest Like a Pro...
Use it or Lose it
Taxes are one of three major leakages from our wealth - the other two being fees and inflation. Read my piece on how to reduce fees and this one on turning inflation to our advantage. Any time we allow a leakage to persist, we're actively allowing money...
Investment Intel – in the Community
Investing can be rewarding. Not just financially, but also intellectually as it makes our brain work differently and stops it getting lazy. Anyone can set-up a Core portfolio - a lazy, set-and-forget exercise! We can stop there and it will compound passively, very...
How Stocks & Property Go Together Perfectly
Diversification is the initial building block I learnt in my first job in the investment industry. Not only is it necessary for a properly set-up portfolio, it's the holy grail of investing. Why? Because diversification cuts overall risk and enhances returns - almost...