Shreedhara R Bhat

Shreedhara is the Founder & Director of Ara Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. He has an experience of over 2 decades in Financial Service Industry with majority of it in guiding individuals and institutions on their investments requirements.

Market Downtrends or AI Disruption

Market Downtrend or AI Disruption: Where Should Our Focus Be?

While market fluctuations may dominate the news, the bigger challenge lies in AI’s transformative impact on industries and careers. Shifting focus to long-term financial stability and skill development is crucial. With expert financial guidance, you can secure your future and channel your energy into thriving in an AI-driven economy.

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Why Risk and When to Risk: The Happy Siblings – Goal and Risk

In a world where technology evolves every day—simplifying yet complicating our lives—risk-taking has become an inherent part of our journey. From the bold entrepreneurial moves that create societal value to the reckless risks that lead to financial setbacks, understanding when and how to take risks is essential. This thought-provoking article dives deep into the balance between risk and goals. It highlights the importance of calculated risks, learning from others’ mistakes, and aligning investment strategies with clear financial objectives.

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Outsmarting the Market – A Hypothesis or a Syndrome?

Our inherent drive to outdo ourselves and others often fuels success, but in investing, this competitive spirit can backfire. Chasing trends and trying to outsmart the market can lead to impulsive decisions and significant losses. Discover why patience, discipline, and humility are vital in navigating the investment landscape, and how mutual funds offer a balanced approach to long-term wealth.

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Portfolio Building

How to build a Resilient Equity MF Portfolio?

In this article, we will help you to get a broad understanding of how to build an all-weather Equity Mutual Fund Portfolio. A lot of our thoughts in this article are an outcome of what we have experienced over many years, being on this side of the table. We also delve into the grappling issue that every investor needs to overcome to take rational investment decisions.

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Importance of Planning

The Importance of Planning in Investing

Sometimes I feel we are so fortunate to be living in the 21st century. Multiple job opportunities, higher earnings potential, a good lifestyle, which the earlier generations could not even have dreamt of. When compared, our parents did not have the privilege of multiple opportunities be it career, earnings potential, or lifestyle. The investment avenues were limited for them, and lack of data or information often restricted their decision-making abilities. All these made them good planners naturally.

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