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  • #7thVIPS 2023 – Learnings from the Cycles | Shyam Sekhar |

    • October 20, 2023
    • Posted by: CFA Society India
    • Category: BLOG, Events
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        Shyam Shekhar, a seasoned investor with over three decades of experience in Indian public and private markets, has navigated the ever-evolving world of finance, adapting and refining his investment approach along the way. His journey in value...
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  • Message from the Board – Volunteerism

    • October 16, 2023
    • Posted by: CFA Society India
    • Category: Updates
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      The QE September 2023 was another vibrant quarter where the society continued to fire on all cylinders.  We are thrilled to share that CFA Society India has once again been honored at the prestigious CFA Society Awards Programme by CFA Institute. Siddharth...
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  • In-Conversation with Satyajit Singh

    • October 16, 2023
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    • Category: In Conversation With
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        Manish: Could you provide an example from your experience where you’ve observed a behavioural bias influencing investment decisions, and how was it managed or mitigated? Satyajit: A clear example of behavioural bias with fixed income investors...
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  • Behavioural Finance in Investment Management

    • October 16, 2023
    • Posted by: CFA Society India
    • Category: ExPress
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    The Detached Investor | Introduction In Verse 7 of Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna states: “However, that person who controls the senses with the mind and engages them in karma-yoga (the path of selfless action) without attachment is superior, O...
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  • In-Conversation with Prof. Ripsy Bondia

    • October 16, 2023
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        Shivani: What motivated you to pursue a PhD in behavioural finance? What were the key findings of your research? Prof. Ripsy: In the initial months of my PhD at MDI, I opted for a course on behavioural finance based on a friend’s strong...
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  • In-Conversation with Vaibhav Jain, CFA, CMT

    • October 16, 2023
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        CFA Society India had the pleasure of interviewing Vaibhav Jain, CFA, CMT for its current edition of member newsletter.   Siddharth: What are the key behavioural biases that investors commonly exhibit, and how can these biases affect their...
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  • Decoding Human Psychology

    • October 16, 2023
    • Posted by: CFA Society India
    • Category: ExPress
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        I recently watched ’Antman and the Wasp – Quantumania’ and it was a fun movie to watch. No one does a better job than Disney + Marvel of showcasing the multitude of possibilities in the metaverse, and this one was a pure entertainer. It...
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  • The Elephant in the Investing Room: Self-Awareness

    • October 16, 2023
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    • Category: ExPress
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      Traditional finance is based on the premise of homo economicus viz. An average person has the intellectual ability to process all information and takes optimum decisions to maximize economic well-being. Modern economics however does take into account that...
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  • Book reviews by Manish Gvalani, CFA

    • October 16, 2023
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    • Category: Book Reviews, ExPress
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        Here are the book reviews by Manish Gvalani CFA, offering insights into four different titles on investing and finance, each summarizing the key takeaways and the value they bring to investors:   The Psychology of Money – Morgan Housel...
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  • In-Conversation with Litesh Gada, CFA

    • October 16, 2023
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        CFA Society India had the pleasure of interviewing Litesh Gada, CFA for its current edition of member newsletter.   Parvez: You have vast experience in the field of valuation and transaction advisory. Tell us more about your professional...
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