How did the Journey Start?
Being new to the Finance Industry of India, a lot of questions popped in my head. An MBA in Finance does have an idea on the theoretical knowledge but how do you fill the gap between the practical and theoretical knowledge. So I thought it would be better to start from scratch. Starting from scratch would require me to research a lot over the internet & discuss with people from the industry. My internships at Arihant & HDFC Securities helped me to understand what are the positives of different alternative investments like stocks, bonds and cash equivalents. Out of the above, stocks grabbed my attention the most. There are 2 ways in which you can invest in stocks, Direct Equity & Mutual Funds. Mutual funds have been the retail investor's favored investment for a variety of reasons, with mutual funds accounting for the great bulk of money in employer-sponsored retirement plans. Direct Equity has been known to create long term wealth. Mutual Funds have been providing...