I spend lot of my time #reading / #investing & #research
My style of Investing has evolved over time from going after popular #stocks to #value buying & now generally i invest in #growth stocks / #leaders … #GARP
The #process starts with Context as to if i were to take up #entrepreneurship which #business would i want to be in ( size of the market / potential under served #categories etc .. )
I look for good teams in the listed space ( and most recently in the pvt space ) who have been consistently performing & with high #probability of #future performance as well
Generally i seek #financials / #consumption businesses loved by younger population ( Companies with high scores in terms of Share of Mind .. )
Once the context of Business Idea & a formidable management team criterion is clear – I hop on annual report / earning-conference calls / social media / employee reviews / checking out retail touch points etc
Once the cash flows & strong balance sheet pass the test ; most often than not – i would experience being a #customer at these companies or at-least call the company & inquire about the product / seek brochures etc before i start buying
generally my style avoids high capex companies / cyclical & seek to invest in Leaders / Brands / High promoter shareholding / Low Floating – reasonably high PE ( over the years i have accepted to pay a little premium for sustainable safer growth & opt for lower risk )
So the journey from a paper trader way back ( just out of school ) to a #professional #investor now has been rewarding
i am #humbled by the opportunities and the lessons that Ms.Market bestow’s upon us
The journey continues … combination of #patience , #courage & #curiosity to #learn makes it even more exciting … cheers to #2020