A Piece Of Advice For Equity Investors: Ignore The Noise And Keep Moving Forward!
The father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, while fighting for the eradication of untouchability once said, “The elephant keeps walking as the dogs keep barking.” Ultimate words of wisdom, that have made a significant difference in many lives.
And these very words are the best investment advice anybody could ever get. You cannot entertain or tame the barking dogs. But you have it within your power to completely tune them out and be a nonchalant elephant that keeps walking. Channelling your inner elephant is a healthy exercise in being focused on who you are, what you believe in, and where you want to be rather than letting daily news do the defining. The only thing that matters is to know where you are going, which stock are you picking, why, and where will it take you in the years to come. Everything else is noise.
This noise has almost doubled, given the current scenario. Predictions of the worst U. S. recession, the market correction, the crypto plunges, layoffs, the interest rate hikes, record gas prices, the inflation, and what not. The news past week has been all red. And it clearly displays that the market is sliding into the bear territory.
But, should you pay heed to all the noise and the barking? The loud and clear to the above question is no. Because, if the past is any guide, it clearly screams that there is no need to need to worry. The long-term investors must continue walking nonchalantly like the elephant. Patience will be rewarded. It always has been. And the fashion will continue. It is the biggest virtue. Avoid making any mistakes of exit in snap judgments, emotions, or by getting affected by the news.
Going back in time, Sensex made its debut on the first of April, 1979 with a base value of 100. It is 61700+ today despite all the ups and downs. It has only grown bigger. Here is a list of the terrific events that the market has successfully surpassed in the past years since its inception to give you the confidence and courage to stay and keep walking.
- Rajiv Gandhi Assassination & BOP Crisis
- Harshad Mehta Scam
- Kargil War
- Ketan Parikh Scam
- Unexpected fall of NDA Government
- Commonwealth Scam
- PNB Scam, IL & FS Crisis
- Global financial crisis
- Mumbai Blasts
- Satyam Scam
- GST Implementation
- Demonetization
- Coronavirus Outbreak
- Russia-Ukraine War
The market is a beast. It has seen a lot. But nothing, be it good or bad, stays for long. When invested in a high-quality portfolio for the long term, one shall reap superior returns.
While the world would definitely be a better place without vindictive and misinformed dogs and news, eventually, I have learned to make peace with their existence. The sad fact is that we all have to navigate our way around the dogs in our investment journeys. Based on my experience, I would advise you to prepare for the yapping to increase along with your success. It’s high time for you to put faith in your investment portfolio and be the elephant that is strong and more resolute. Stay calm and practice patience. Quality never goes out of style no matter what.
About Author
Vinayak Savanur
Founder & CIO at Sukhanidhi Investment Advisors, a SEBI registered equity investment advisory firm. He has nearly a decade of experience in the stock markets and has been a holistic financial planner.
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