How Smart Investing can Protect your Portfolio

Today’s Daily Byte

The week began with surprising strength, especially in the Nifty, defying expectations of a weak Monday amid rising Israel-Iran tensions. This unexpected resilience hints at strong liquidity overriding fundamentals, raising concerns of a synthetic market environment.

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The Growth Trap: Lessons from Alibaba’s Stock

Impressive business growth often captures headlines—but does it guarantee great returns for investors? The story of Alibaba offers a powerful reality check. Despite a staggering 1,500% revenue increase between 2014 and 2025, the stock has struggled to deliver meaningful gains. This surprising disconnect between business fundamentals and stock performance challenges one of investing’s most common assumptions.

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The One Magic Trick for a Successful Long-Term Portfolio

Building long-term wealth isn’t just about finding the next big winner—it’s also about avoiding steep losses. When a portfolio drops too far, the road to recovery becomes exponentially harder. A 60% fall demands a 150% gain just to break even. That’s why smart investing isn’t just about upside—it’s about limiting the downside.

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