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Today’s Daily Byte

The markets are doing what nobody was expecting—and that’s exactly what markets are supposed to do. They climb a wall of worry and tumble when least expected. Expecting the market to follow your thoughts is, in my view, a bit too ambitious. And that’s precisely what we’re seeing right now.

Today, we’re going to look at some of Warren Buffett’s trades—some truly shocking stats—and explore the narrative around his style. This will help us derive valuable insights for trend followers.

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Pitfalls of passive investing

One of the biggest problems with passive investing is that index changes don’t happen fast enough. Most major indices like the Nifty are rebalanced only twice a year.

That means it can take several months before a good stock is added or a bad stock is removed. In a fast-moving market, six months can make a huge difference. A stock might already double or crash by the time the index committee makes a decision. . . . .

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The Momentum Podcast

🚀 The Momentum Podcast Episode 3 is Live ! 🎧

Join Rachit as he shares how he went from weekend investor to momentum master—turning painful F&O losses into powerful lessons.

Hear how he dodged a 30% portfolio crash with just a 4% drawdown, and discover his secrets to stress-free investing.

Don’t miss it—this one’s packed with insights!

India’s Gold Consumption

Gold remains one of the most trusted and widely used assets in India. Along with China, India stands at the top of the list when it comes to gold consumption. Every year, India uses around 800 tonnes of gold, mostly in the form of jewellery.

China’s numbers are slightly higher, but both countries together account for nearly 1,600 to 1,700 tonnes of global gold demand. This is much higher than countries like the US (200 tonnes), Turkey (150 tonnes), and Russia (75 tonnes). Clearly, India and China dominate the global gold market. . . . .

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