Good results for Q1 2017 - http://corporates.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/14865A7A_4DA7_42B9_9213_D55048DC67CE_165307.pdf
Thursday 11 August 2016
Monday 8 August 2016
Stock Update - Apar Industries - Q1 Investor Presentation
Q1 investor presentation - http://www.apar.com/pdf/financedata/Investors-update/2016-2017/Q1.pdf
Key points:
Key points:
- Conductor revenues subdued due to lower commodity prices
- Specialty Oils and Lubes are likely to be impacted due to slow implementation of UDAY and increase in crude oil
- Higher orders expected from renewable companies for cables
- Automotive segment drove highest sales ever for Q1
Saturday 6 August 2016
Sagar Cement - July Despatch Details
One of the most important monitorables in cement businesses is their
despatches. It helps keep track of how a company is doing. Keeping tabs
on companies across regions provides a good understanding of production
& sales.
Good to see some moderate pickup in all regions except Maharashtra & Orissa.
Good to see some moderate pickup in all regions except Maharashtra & Orissa.
Friday 5 August 2016
Sunday 31 July 2016
Differentiating between skill and luck
The difference of skill and luck is something that is important to understand and differentiate, specially when the markets are making a new high. Like in every sphere of life, luck plays a very important role in the markets. Some may call it by another name - fortune, chance, God's grace etc. Ultimately, it is a matter of probability playing out.
So, how do we differentiate between luck, skill and luck disguised as luck? I use Charlie Munger's concept of inverting the problem. Is there a way to conclusively fail in an endeavour? If so, then we can say that the component of luck is minimal and skill is inherent in that work. For example, if say Djokovic wants to lose a match, can he do so? The answer to that question is, maybe, but we cannot say for sure. His opponent can play worse or get injured and Djokovic still end of winning. So, there is some element of luck in tennis. On the other hand, let's look at a potter. How easy can he make a crooked pot? The answer is easily. So, his job has a high degree of skill.
Can you think about investing in markets? Can you ensure your stock picks will fail? I can't. I might buy the worst possible stock which I think will surely go down and it may rally.
The reason I am writing this now is that markets are rallying, making highs and a lot of people will see their portfolios and picks do really well. They will start thinking that they are great stock pickers. This is the time to be cautious. Follow a good and sensible process and try to understand the role of luck in your gains. That will hopefully keep you grounded.
Happy investing.
So, how do we differentiate between luck, skill and luck disguised as luck? I use Charlie Munger's concept of inverting the problem. Is there a way to conclusively fail in an endeavour? If so, then we can say that the component of luck is minimal and skill is inherent in that work. For example, if say Djokovic wants to lose a match, can he do so? The answer to that question is, maybe, but we cannot say for sure. His opponent can play worse or get injured and Djokovic still end of winning. So, there is some element of luck in tennis. On the other hand, let's look at a potter. How easy can he make a crooked pot? The answer is easily. So, his job has a high degree of skill.
Can you think about investing in markets? Can you ensure your stock picks will fail? I can't. I might buy the worst possible stock which I think will surely go down and it may rally.
The reason I am writing this now is that markets are rallying, making highs and a lot of people will see their portfolios and picks do really well. They will start thinking that they are great stock pickers. This is the time to be cautious. Follow a good and sensible process and try to understand the role of luck in your gains. That will hopefully keep you grounded.
Happy investing.
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