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Albert Einstein once said, “I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies, but not the madness of men.”

This quote perfectly captures the nature of the stock market.

We can calculate the motion of planets with precision because they move in a fixed and predictable path. Even with changing weather or temperature, the trajectory of celestial bodies can still be forecasted years in advance.

But the stock market doesn’t move in a fixed path. It depends on countless factors—economic conditions, geopolitical events, currency fluctuations, interest rates, and even sudden shifts in investor sentiment. That’s why predicting the market in the short or even medium term is nearly impossible.

However, an investor can assess the growth potential of an individual company to a reasonable degree. A company’s future depends largely on its management—its ability to innovate, adapt during slowdowns, and take decisive action in times of uncertainty.

That’s why the smartest strategy is to focus on companies, not the market. When the market rises, nearly all stocks rise with it. But when the market falls, only those with strong management and sound fundamentals continue to stand out.

In the long run, it is great companies—not market predictions—that create lasting wealth.

For your success!

Dr. Anil Kumar Asnani

SEBI Reg. Research Analyst

Whatsapp: 9755920780

Mobile: 9131361959

Website: https://www.smartverc.com

A football team’s success doesn’t depend on strikers alone. To win matches, you need a balanced team of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers—each playing a unique role. The same principle applies when constructing a stock portfolio.

Imagine your 20-stock portfolio as a football team:

1. Goalkeepers (2 stocks) – Protecting the Net

Every team needs goalkeepers to prevent heavy losses. In investing terms, these are your safest, most reliable holdings:

• Large-cap compounders, defensive sectors like FMCG, utilities, or pharma.
• Low-volatility stocks that protect capital when markets turn rough.
  They won’t give you spectacular returns, but they ensure you stay in the game.

2. Defenders (5–6 stocks) – Providing Stability

Defenders form the backbone of the team. In your portfolio, they are:

• Well-established mid-to-large caps with consistent earnings and dividends.
• Stocks that may not compound as fast but reduce portfolio risk.
  Their role is to ensure you don’t lose ground when others stumble.

3. Midfielders (6–7 stocks) – Balancing Defense and Attack

Midfielders connect stability with growth—just like these stocks in your portfolio:

• Emerging leaders, quality mid-caps, businesses with strong growth visibility.
• Companies that can defend during downturns and support growth when markets turn bullish.
  They provide versatility, keeping your portfolio dynamic.

4. Attackers / Strikers (4–5 stocks) – Scoring the Goals

Attackers bring the thrill of goals, just as high-growth stocks drive extraordinary wealth creation. These are:

• Small caps, disruptive businesses, or high-risk, high-reward ideas.
• Not all of them will succeed, but even 1–2 multibaggers can tilt the game in your favor.
  They are your wealth multipliers—the ones that make the portfolio exciting.

5. Substitutes (1–2 stocks) – Fresh Energy

Good coaches always keep substitutes ready. For investors, this means:

• Stocks on your watchlist, or opportunistic plays.
• New additions to replace underperformers and keep your portfolio agile.

The Takeaway

A football team built only with strikers won’t win championships. Similarly, a portfolio filled only with high-risk small caps won’t create sustainable wealth. Success comes from balance—defense to protect, midfield to balance, and attack to grow.

In investing, just like in football, the winning edge comes from strategy, patience, and teamwork.

Build your portfolio like a strong team. Protect, balance, and then score.

For your success!

Dr. Anil Kumar Asnani

SEBI Reg. Research Analyst

Whatsapp: 9755920780

Mobile: 9131361959

Website: https://www.smartverc.com

When it comes to wealth creation, the stock market is the greatest teacher you’ll ever have. But the market doesn’t hand out free lessons—it charges a fee. That “fee” is the loss you bear when you make mistakes. And here lies the golden truth:  

The faster you learn, the less you pay… and the more you earn.

Many new investors walk into the stock market expecting instant rewards. But instead of quick riches, they encounter volatility, emotional decisions, and painful lessons. Each wrong stock pick, each impulse-driven trade, becomes part of the “tuition fee” the market demands.  

Unfortunately, most people quit after paying these exorbitant fees. Instead of learning, adapting, and refining their strategies, they give up—leaving long-term wealth creation behind.  

But here’s the real edge successful investors have: they stay in the game long enough to let the lessons pay dividends. They don’t see losses as punishment; they see them as part of the learning curve. Over time, patience, discipline, and consistency reduce those fees, and profits begin to compound.  

Key Takeaways for Every Investor:  

• Losses are not failures; they are fees for your financial education.  
• The faster you learn lessons, the smaller your “tuition cost.”  
• Persistence separates long-term winners from short-term quitters.  
• Wealth is built not by avoiding mistakes, but by learning from them quickly.  

Remember: You cannot avoid the market’s lessons, but you can choose how much you’ll pay for them. Stay focused, stay invested, and let every mistake bring you one step closer to financial mastery.  

For your success!

Dr. Anil Kumar Asnani

SEBI Reg. Research Analyst

Whatsapp: 9755920780

Mobile: 9131361959

Website: https://www.smartverc.com