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Investing 101
The fundamentals: from opening a CDS account to reading a balance sheet and judging a price.
What to Do When the Stock Market Falls
Every investor faces falling markets. What you do in those moments matters more than almost any…
7 min readInvesting 101Compound Interest: Why Starting Early Beats Everything
It is the closest thing to magic in finance, and the reason a small amount started today can…
7 min readInvesting 101How to Invest in US Stocks From Sri Lanka (Legally)
You want to own Apple, Google, or an S&P 500 fund from Colombo. It is possible, but there is a legal process most people skip past…
9 min readInvesting 101The 5-Step Checklist Before You Buy Any CSE Stock
You don't need a finance degree to buy your first share on the Colombo Stock Exchange, you need …
9 min readInvesting 101How Much Do You Really Need to Start Investing?
The idea that you need lakhs to buy shares keeps thousands of Sri Lankans on the sidelines. The …
7 min readInvesting 101How to Open a CDS Account in Sri Lanka: A Step-by-Step Guide
You can't buy a single share on the Colombo Stock Exchange without one, but opening a CDS accoun…
6 min readInvesting 101How to Read an Annual Report Without an Accounting Degree
Every listed company publishes one for free, and it holds almost everything you need to judge a …
9 min readInvesting 101Understanding P/E Ratios With Sri Lankan Examples
The price-to-earnings ratio is the most quoted number in investing, and the most misunderstood. …
7 min readInvesting 101What Is the ASPI? Sri Lanka's Stock Index, Explained
You see it in every news bulletin, 'the ASPI closed up today.' But what is it actually measuring…
6 min readInvesting 101Rupee-Cost Averaging: Why Investing a Fixed Amount Monthly Works
One of the most powerful investing habits is also the simplest: put in the same amount every mon…
6 min readInvesting 101How to Start Investing in Sri Lanka: A Complete Beginner's Guide
A clear, step-by-step guide to how to start investing in Sri Lanka, from your first savings to y…
10 min readInvesting 101What Is a Unit Trust? A Beginner's Guide for Sri Lankans
A plain-language guide to what a unit trust is, how it works in Sri Lanka, and whether it is a g…
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