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“The Millionaire Fastlane” – A review

repreneur forum that I follow, someone asked a question to the group – “Which books made you the most money?”. The answers that followed ranged across topics of investing to motivational to actual business books. But one book that got the most mention was this book by M J DeMarco titled, “The Millionaire Fastlane”.

However, people who commented on this recommendation seemed quite polarized. Some of them REALLY liked the book, and other others REALLY hated it.

So, I had to buy and read it. 🙂

I just finished it, and I have to say, I hated it.

But, if you read it, you may like it. And that’s ok. While not quite liking it, I could quite see why some people will really find it inspiring or at least, alluring.

In this review, let me give you a summary of what the author says, and tell you what I thought about the ‘fastlane’ he recommends.

Srikanth Meenakshi May 13, 2021 13 Comments

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Markets

FMCG Results Update – A bumper Q4 is not a sign of what lies ahead

Most of the FMCG majors posted stellar numbers for the March 2021 quarter. But this performance has come by mainly due to favourable base effect.

N V Chandrachoodamani May 12, 2021 2 Comments

Stocks

Stock review: A healthy player in the diagnostics space

Growth estimates are being placed at a CAGR of around 10% for the next five years for the diagnostics sector, presenting a very attractive opportunity to players that are ready and able to take advantage. Dr Lal Path Labs is a leading diagnostics player, building up its presence outside its traditional stronghold of Delhi.

Pavithra Jaivant May 9, 2021 4 Comments

Mutual funds & ETFs

Franklin debt funds – How much has come in and how much is due?

Updated on 4th Sep, 2023 Franklin Templeton has made another tranche of repayment to investors in its six shuttered funds. Each of the six schemes

PrimeInvestor Desk May 7, 2021 17 Comments

Mutual funds & ETFs

Prime Recommendation: Mid-cap returns with would-be bluechips

There’s another index that gives mid and small-cap funds a good run for their money while housing far bigger names. This is a high return index if highly volatile one, and can be used in long-term portfolios to give returns a boost.

Bhavana Acharya May 6, 2021 20 Comments

Bonds & Deposits

What is the outlook for interest rates and debt funds?

The onset of the second wave of Covid has put long-term debt investors in India in a Trishanku-like situation (Trishanku was a king in Hindu

Aarati Krishnan May 4, 2021 21 Comments

Stocks

Stock Recommendation : Own many great businesses through this one stock

In bull markets, expensive valuations often make it necessary for investors to look for offbeat opportunities to acquire a wealth generating company. The investment arms of leading promoter groups in India offer such opportunities to buy sound companies, at a discount to prevailing valuations.

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N V Chandrachoodamani May 2, 2021 No Comments

Markets

PowerGrid InvIT – should you invest?

POWERGRID Infrastructure Investment Trust (PGInvIT) is the third InvIT and the second in the power transmission space (the other being IndiGrid InvIT) to be listed in the Indian stock markets. It is sponsored by listed PSU Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL and henceforth called the Sponsor).
Please find an explanation of what an InviT is here. This article will give you only our quick take on the offer and whether it is suitable for you. It is not a deep dive into the InvIT’s business and financials.

Vidya Bala April 30, 2021 16 Comments

Bonds & Deposits

IndiaGrid Invit NCDs – Bonds for the short haul

IndiaGrid Invit is making a Rs 1,000 crore public issue of secured redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) from April 28 2021 to April 30 2021 to

Aarati Krishnan April 29, 2021 7 Comments

Markets

Technical outlook: Identifying the sectors to focus on and the sectors to avoid

The Nifty 50 index has drifted lower recently and has lost close to 8% from the high of 15,431 recorded on February 16, 2021. But though the Nifty 50 has slipped to lower levels, there are quite a few sectors that have delivered positive returns during this period. So, what are the sectors to focus on (and what are the ones to avoid)? Let’s find out.

B Krishnakumar April 27, 2021 18 Comments

Markets

Results Update: Tech majors moving to a new orbit

Although some of the top Tier I IT companies such as Infosys or HCL Technologies missed market estimates for the quarter ending March 2021, they finished FY-21 on a strong note across various fronts. Steady deal wins, stable growth, sustained margins, expanding cash assets and buybacks characterized the fiscal ending March 2021 for IT companies. This, in a year ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is small wonder therefore that their price earnings valuations have moved up in trajectory, well-above their 10-year averages. Let’s take a quick recap of the performance for the latest fiscal and quarter – that led to PE moving to newer orbit. We’ve taken the 4 tech majors TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Technologies for this purpose.

N V Chandrachoodamani April 26, 2021 11 Comments

Stocks

Stock recommendation: A dividend play on consumer demand recovery

Stocks and sectors that are likely to take an immediate hit to revenue and profits have slipped more than others. But many among these have medium to long-term growth drivers in place, and are strong enough to weather near-term impact to profitability.

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Bhavana Acharya April 25, 2021 No Comments

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“The Millionaire Fastlane” – A review

FMCG Results Update – A bumper Q4 is not a sign of what lies ahead

Stock review: A healthy player in the diagnostics space

Franklin debt funds – How much has come in and how much is due?

Prime Recommendation: Mid-cap returns with would-be bluechips

What is the outlook for interest rates and debt funds?

Stock Recommendation : Own many great businesses through this one stock

PowerGrid InvIT – should you invest?

IndiaGrid Invit NCDs – Bonds for the short haul

Technical outlook: Identifying the sectors to focus on and the sectors to avoid

Results Update: Tech majors moving to a new orbit

Stock recommendation: A dividend play on consumer demand recovery

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