{"id":4487,"date":"2020-04-16T01:19:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T01:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/?p=4487"},"modified":"2021-12-15T11:27:20","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T11:27:20","slug":"habits-of-successful-investors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/habits-of-successful-investors\/","title":{"rendered":"Habits of successful investors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69dd50781f9dd\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69dd50781f9dd\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/habits-of-successful-investors\/#Habits_of_successful_investors\" title=\"Habits of successful investors\">Habits of successful investors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/habits-of-successful-investors\/#Plan_it_out\" title=\"Plan it out\">Plan it out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/habits-of-successful-investors\/#Diversification_is_critical\" title=\"Diversification is critical\">Diversification is critical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/habits-of-successful-investors\/#Dont_spend_and_save_Rather_save_then_spend\" title=\"Don\u2019t spend and save. Rather save then spend\">Don\u2019t spend and save. Rather save then spend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/habits-of-successful-investors\/#Patience_is_a_virtue\" title=\"Patience is a virtue\">Patience is a virtue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/habits-of-successful-investors\/#KISS\" title=\"K.I.S.S\u00a0\">K.I.S.S\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/habits-of-successful-investors\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/habits-of-successful-investors\/#Interested_in_how_we_think_about_the_markets\" title=\"Interested in how we think about the markets?\">Interested in how we think about the markets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Habits_of_successful_investors\"><\/span><b>Habits of successful investors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to popular belief, successful investing is not about \u201ctiming\u201d the market or choosing the \u201cbest\u201d funds. In fact, truth be told, the perfect market entry or exit time is quite a utopian concept. And the word \u201cbest\u201d is always relative. The best stock for Mr X may not be the best decision for Mr Y\u2019s portfolio. So, what is it that some investors do that they become so successful? Is it pure luck or is it that they do something differently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While each successful investor has his or her own investment strategies, there are some common traits that they all share.\u00a0 So, if you too want to ace your investment game, here are the seven habits that you need to form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_it_out\"><\/span><b>Plan it out<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As basic as it may sound, but successful investors understand the importance of a well-defined and <a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/do-you-have-a-financial-plan\/\">concrete plan.<\/a> It forms the foundation for a successful investment strategy. Such investors assess their current situation, identify their goals and lay down practical steps to reach there. Additionally, they assign a timeframe to this process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More importantly, they review the plans from time-to-time and make changes wherever required. It is a dynamic process and not a one-time activity.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diversification_is_critical\"><\/span><b>Diversification is critical<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One key factor that has helped successful investor is <a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/005-dial-a-for-asset-allocation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">diversification.<\/a> It helps in spreading the risk and makes it easier to stick with the long-term plan across market cycles. One important point to note is that diversification does not only apply to the investment instrument (mutual funds, stocks, real asset, gold, etc.) but also investment styles (growth, value or blend), sectors, size (market cap) or even regions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But beware of <a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/ch-4-first-they-sell-greed-then-fear-and-then-they-sell-complexity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">over-diversification<\/a> as well. That can be counter-productive!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_spend_and_save_Rather_save_then_spend\"><\/span><b>Don\u2019t spend and save. Rather save then spend<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful investors start saving early and do it often. Saving from an early stage not only adds more funds in the kitty but also helps growing it faster with the power of compounding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patience_is_a_virtue\"><\/span><b>Patience is a virtue<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome was not built in a day. Nor was any successful investor. <a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/in-investing-the-simplest-things-are-the-hardest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patience is indeed a virtue when it comes to investments.<\/a> A smart investor knows the importance of waiting it out and not losing focus from his\/her final goal. A disciplined investor today will be a successful investor tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KISS\"><\/span><b>K.I.S.S\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it simple, silly! Successful investors go for simplicity rather than complicated investment strategies. They know that they are in it for the long run and adopt strategies that are simple, robust and effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These habits will definitely take you on the path of successful investing. In a nutshell, successful investors transact less, diversity, are patient and follow a plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But do remember that there are no short-cuts to success. You need to give it time!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interested_in_how_we_think_about_the_markets\"><\/span>Interested in how we think about the markets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Read more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/category\/zen-and-the-art-of-investing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Zen And The Art Of Investing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Watch\/hear on YouTube:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CNN News 18 presents The Journey Of Kuvera.in - The Platform Which Makes Investing Simple\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Og0RK-8oY6k?feature=oembed\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Start investing through a platform that brings goal planning and investing to your fingertips. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuvera.in\/\"><strong>kuvera.in<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to discover\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/direct-plans-better\/\"><strong>Direct Plans<\/strong><\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/user\/login\"><strong>start investing today.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>#MutualFundSahiHai, #KuveraSabseSahiHai!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Habits of successful investors Contrary to popular belief, successful investing is not about \u201ctiming\u201d the market or choosing the \u201cbest\u201d funds. In fact, truth be told, the perfect market entry or exit time is quite a utopian concept. And the word \u201cbest\u201d is always relative. 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