“Be fearful when others are greedy, and get greedy when others are fearful”, proclaimed Warren Buffet, one of the greatest pioneers of investment strategies… And that is whom we call a Contrarian – Someone who contradicts the herd behavior.
At all times, there have always been people who differed from the views and ideologies of their fellow brethren. Most often than not, these people have went on to scale great heights than the rest. Standing out from the crowd is definitely not a walk in the garden, but a glide from a hilltop. We hear all sorts of noises about the adversities on course. However, as long as we are excited by the adventure in the journey, a glory awaits us at the valley-side.
Buying (at lower prices) when others are selling (out of fear of loss) and selling (at higher prices) when others are buying (expecting prices to rise in future) is the direct translation of the quote. Moreover, you’ll have an apprentice working for you – Luck favors the Brave, after all..
But it doesn’t end there, mates… You’ll be a tough competitor if you practice when your opponent also practices, You’ll be a champion if you practice also when your opponent is resting. That’s the power of persistence. Hold your stakes long, the more time we invest in something, the more returns it is going to earn for us…
If we’re wise enough to compound our stakes, it doesn’t take huge investments to reap you returns… All it takes is time and some real guts to stand the storm…
Venkatasubramanian V.
Project Space 
Fantastic read!!✋
And while it’s so important to hold on to your investments, exiting at the right time is even more crucial…provided you know where to park your funds.
With the current times tainted with skepticism like never before, this is indeed an arduous call to make. But then, to take solace…there has never been a time in history without risks/challenges and each phase for that matter has had it’s own merits/opportunities to offer. I am sure that there are today as well…the point is whether we have the foresight and the discernment to get it right or not, just like our Dear Mr.Buffet. Until then, we can enjoy the roller coaster ride with our stocks or better still, invest in Bershire Hathaway…provided they can still hold the promise.
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Very well said.! However, being foresighted and informed is highly imperative to determine the right time, whether to hold or sell.. and for that one must not merely react to the market deviations, but rather choose to trust in one’s own instinct and foresight to take the journey on..
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Yeah, and that’s what requires you to be a Contrarian, right???🙂
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Absolutely.! 😅🔥
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Hey, one of your brethren here😂. I would prefer a fund manager rather than investing directly, caz in Indian stock market reliance shares went up(before FB’s deal) with no supporting reason(unpredictable)😂😂. But This article reminded me of what success demands. “Being ahead” (walking the extra mile). Thanks!!
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Of course, Brother.!! As Fund Managers of you, not everyone takes a gamble so easily unless they’re absolutely prepared for its adversities, just because they’re accountable to you and you’d probably sack them if they show you losses.!! Hence, most fund managers prefer to take the safer routes that have historically performed well.. However, I believe that instead of going the extra mile for a company which has already matured in the market, we could rather try and identify potential stocks in an evolving market, that is a bait not many fund managers take on behalf of their principal..
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