
The mental model every investor should learn (but most don't)
Why understanding market fluctuations is your best defense against costly mistakes

Krishna Jha
Independent investor

Independent investor
Krishna is an independent investor managing a portfolio of both private and public companies.
He is an angel investor in a couple dozen startups while his public portfolio is focused on Indian companies with long-term holding periods.
In his previous avatar he was a technology entrepreneur and his first company was acquired by Infosys spin-off OnMobile.
Website: https://www.krishnajha.com/

Why understanding market fluctuations is your best defense against costly mistakes

Krishna Jha
Independent investor

It’s a window to learning, making connections, and a form of personal riches

Krishna Jha
Independent investor

What stock market investors can learn from private equity investors

Krishna Jha
Independent investor

Poetry that soothes the rollercoaster of an entrepreneur’s life

Krishna Jha
Independent investor

Should decisions be judged based on their outcome? Or is there something more intrinsic about the quality of a decision?

Krishna Jha
Independent investor

In investing, as in other decision, sometimes, walking down a path and being proven wrong eventually can be disastrous. Other times, it is not taking a risky path that may be the worst thing to do.

Krishna Jha
Independent investor

We are hardwired to think of money in multiple categories based on its purpose or context. At the same time, we are naturally afraid of losses of any type. These biases greatly influence our purchasing and investment decisions

Krishna Jha
Independent investor

For long-term investors, volatility is an opportunity. And they must prepare to take advantage of it

Krishna Jha
Independent investor

Percentage returns are irrelevant if the invested amount was small to begin with. There's an optimal amount that could bring meaningful gains to your total wealth, while limiting loss

Krishna Jha
Independent investor

The game is a good analogy for the markets and investing behaviour

Krishna Jha
Independent investor