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View Poll Results: Stocks as a percentage of my net assets are -
0 - 25% -- I'm like the most conservative Indians. I love FDs. 396 32.27%
26 - 50% -- I have a few stocks. 549 44.74%
51 - 75% -- I'm an active trader. 201 16.38%
76 - 100% -- Hey, I'm an i-banker!!! 81 6.60%
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Old 6th January 2013, 01:09   #2101
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How about Bosch and Motherson Sumi? Bosch has been on automobile components for many a years and have been growing their topline n bottomline consistently.
Bosch is a very high quality company. Definitely worth buying because the stock is a good proxy for the entire automobile industry.

Motherson Sumi is an avoid. Growing sales by acquiring company in Europe/US is fraught with risks. They need to work on reducing debt and increasing return on equity.
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Bajaj Auto
M&M
Hero Moto Corp
Castrol India
Exide Industries
Eicher Motors
Amara Raja Batteries
Tube Investments
Balkrishna Industries
Cummins India

All the above companies are good investments for relatively long term (3 years+) investors.
Castrol India - highly overpriced
Exide Industries - overpriced

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How about Bosch and Motherson Sumi? Bosch has been on automobile components for many a years and have been growing their topline n bottomline consistently.
Bosch - overpriced.
Motherson - highly overpriced.

Picking good stocks is not end of story. It also needs to be a good buy. Lots of good stocks aren't good buys.
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Picking good stocks is not end of story. It also needs to be a good buy. Lots of good stocks aren't good buys.
I feel quality always comes with a price. It may not be a value buy at certain times, but when it is one can invest. Just my 2 cents.
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I feel quality always comes with a price.
Brilliant quote! You cannot look at just the on-road price and say that BMW 3-Series is overpriced!


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Castrol India - highly overpriced
Exide Industries - overpriced
Bosch - overpriced.
Motherson - highly overpriced.

Picking good stocks is not end of story. It also needs to be a good buy. Lots of good stocks aren't good buys.
If a particular company has the following attributes, then its P/E ratio can remain high for many many years -

- Solid brand name
- Dominant market share
- Good balance sheet (low debt, high RoE, decent dividend payout ratio)

Nestle India is a classic example. It has rarely traded below P/E of 35, but the stock price keeps going up almost every year.

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Brilliant quote! You cannot look at just the on-road price and say that BMW 3-Series is overpriced!
I didn't realize that the BMW-3 Series was an investment in the first place.
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If a particular company has the following attributes, then its P/E ratio can remain high for many many years -
- Solid brand name
- Dominant market share
- Good balance sheet (low debt, high RoE, decent dividend payout ratio)
Nestle India is a classic example. It has rarely traded below P/E of 35, but the stock price keeps going up almost every year.
Couldn't agree more. The other FMCG stock which sustains high PE(30+) and has seen consistent growth is ITC. In fact it has been one of largest wealth creator on absolute terms, in the recent past.
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Hi,
I am new to stock markets. I have always watched them from a distance albeit with an interest. I have few questions, I will be grateful if experienced inputs are accorded to enable me make a choice.

Is it possible to make a career/living by dealing in stocks at an individual capacity.

If so, then what is the correlation of the investment vis a vis the returns, considering one doesn't want to go too aggressive.

Does day trading invariably leads to losses in the long run and one should go for long term investments, that is the conventional wisdom as per my understanding, or is it possible to have a steady cash flows.

What role does technology play in day trading? Is algorithimic based trading the panacea for day trading. Is intricate knowledge of statistics/technicals essential for day trading.

Eagerly awaiting for some inputs
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Guys, how is Exide Industries?
People are suggesting aggressive targets like 160+
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Is it possible to make a career/living by dealing in stocks at an individual capacity.
Yes. I know many people who are doing it. Including myself.

Minimum Requirements:

1) Genuine interest in the markets. If your intention is only to "earn money", then drop the idea right now.

2) Large starting capital. Think of this as starting a new business. Ideally, you should be having no outstanding loans to pay off (no EMIs = peace of mind). Plus, it helps if your spouse is working so that there is no pressure on you to earn money every month.

3) Tons of experience. It took me 11 years in the market to finally decide that this is where I want to be.

4) Be open to new ideas and be ready to experiment. Nothing is taboo. Stocks, debt MFs/FDs, currencies, commodities or Futures/Options in Stocks etc.

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If so, then what is the correlation of the investment vis a vis the returns, considering one doesn't want to go too aggressive.
Not sure if I understood the question - but your returns will generally be directly proportional to the risks you take.

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Does day trading invariably leads to losses in the long run and one should go for long term investments, that is the conventional wisdom as per my understanding, or is it possible to have a steady cash flows.
Since you are new to the markets, you should be doing long term investing first. Start with www.investopedia.com. Read up on "fundamental analysis" using Google. Read Peter Lynch's book "One Up On The Wall Street".

After a few years, get into short term/positional trading.

Think of making a career out of this only after you have seen a couple of bear markets.

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What role does technology play in day trading? Is algorithimic based trading the panacea for day trading. Is intricate knowledge of statistics/technicals essential for day trading.
You can make money in a million ways. You need to find one that you are most comfortable with. Meanwhile, you need to understand "technical analysis" before you get into day trading. Again, read up on Google/investopedia.com

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Yes. I know many people who are doing it. Including myself.
Thanks a lot for these inputs. I am thinking of progressing ahead with the idea, would like to seek your advice as I move forward, hope you will oblige.
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Hi,
I am new to stock markets. I have always watched them from a distance albeit with an interest. I have few questions, I will be grateful if experienced inputs are accorded to enable me make a choice.

Is it possible to make a career/living by dealing in stocks at an individual capacity.

If so, then what is the correlation of the investment vis a vis the returns, considering one doesn't want to go too aggressive.

Does day trading invariably leads to losses in the long run and one should go for long term investments, that is the conventional wisdom as per my understanding, or is it possible to have a steady cash flows.

What role does technology play in day trading? Is algorithimic based trading the panacea for day trading. Is intricate knowledge of statistics/technicals essential for day trading.

Eagerly awaiting for some inputs
Regards
I would recommend you to read about value investing. The successful way of long term investing practiced and proven by Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger.

The golden rule of investing according to me - "Buy when others are fearful, sell when others are greedy." Do not get carried away by the optimism/ euphoria in the market.
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I would recommend you to read about value investing. The successful way of long term investing practiced and proven by Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger.
The best book for this is "Intelligent Investor" by Benjamin Graham. Graham was Buffet and Munger's teacher. I think this is the first book anyone thinking of investing money should read. Even if you don't want to get into 'value investing' - this book is a must read, IMHO.

You can start by reading this essay by Buffet - http://www.safalniveshak.com/wp-cont...en-Buffett.pdf
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Guys, how is Exide Industries?
People are suggesting aggressive targets like 160+
These might be short term technical targets. But, yes it is good as an investment, considering they have their foot in automotive and also non-automotive markets. They have been increasing their share in inverter battery segment. Considering that most of the towns/cities are power starved and hence the increased relevance of back up power, one can invest in this stock for long term.
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You can start by reading this essay by Buffet - http://www.safalniveshak.com/wp-cont...en-Buffett.pdf
Safal Niveshak (www.safalniveshak.com) has all the resources needed for a value investor.

I am currently reading "The Little Book That Builds Wealth" by Pat Dorsey. Excellent book to understand Moats.
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Is there an active forum/community for discussion solely on indian stock market investments and trading?

Pl. suggest some quality portals/forum where the discussions are moderated.
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