In the digital age, the current affairs reach our living room 24*7. The power of internet and social media makes the news and rumours spread like a wildfire. Because of this information overload we become so focused on details that we begin to ignore the overall situation. If we are unable to see the wood for the trees, then we need to take a step back from the situation, to regain a wider perspective. Many investors change their long term investments based on the short term sensational current affairs. They switch from risky investments to safe investments the moment they hear this. They ‘Act first and Think later’. This is very dangerous as far as investment decisions are considered. Thailand and Europe: In fact today, the investor’s biggest worry is not Indian market ; but the problem in the Eurozone. Thailand faced a major natural disaster in 2011. Severe flooding occurred during the monsoon season. The World Bank’s estimate for this disaster means it ranks as the world’...
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