Why Holding Cash Can Be Risky

Today’s Daily Byte

It was another day where the markets continued their upward momentum. This now seems to be a confirmed uptrend where every few days or weeks we are witnessing a new high. The index itself is not far from its all-time high.

The market opened with a gap up around 25,160, which was about 150 points higher than the previous close. It closed 0.4% higher, and importantly, the gap created at the open remained unfilled, a classic sign of strength. When gaps are not filled quickly, especially to the upside, they indicate strong bullish sentiment.

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Why Holding Cash Can Be Risky: Beat Inflation with Smarter Investments

Over the past 30 years, the value of money has significantly decreased. A study in the United States reveals that $1 today is worth only $0.47 when adjusted for inflation. This indicates that inflation has gradually eroded more than half the value of cash. Consequently, if someone simply holds onto their money without investing it, they would lose a substantial amount of purchasing power over time.

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Lessons from Asian Paints’ Multi-Decade Journey

Asian Paints has long been recognized as one of India’s most successful multibagger stocks. Starting at just ₹7 in 1999 (adjusted for bonuses and splits), the stock soared to ₹3,200 in recent years before correcting to around ₹2,300. This remarkable trajectory is not solely about price; it also involves understanding the rate of change over time.

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