By Irshad Mushtaq
When people talk about doubling their money by buying and selling stocks, they’re talking about returns. However, there’s a big difference between earning returns and creating lasting wealth. Let’s break it down.
Returns vs. Wealth Creation
Returns: This is what you get when you sell something for more than you paid. For example, buying a stock for 10 rupees and selling it for 50 rupees is a return on your investment. Many people experience good returns but don’t become wealthy.
Wealth Creation: This involves saving and investing money wisely over time to grow it significantly. It’s about multiplying your money to reach higher levels, like turning thousands into lakhs and then into crores. Wealth creation requires a long-term mindset.
How to Create Wealth
1. Invest Regularly: Continually saving and investing can be more powerful than seeking quick returns.
2.Diversify: Use mutual funds to invest in a variety of assets – be it in fixed deposits, gold, real estate, or directly in shares.
3. Adopt the Right Mindset: Consider yourself a business owner by investing in quality shares , Etfs and mutual funds. When you buy shares in a mutual fund, you become a co-owner of the companies in that fund. This ownership gives you a stake in their success without having to manage the business yourself.
The Role of Mutual Funds
Mutual funds are a simple tool to help you create wealth without needing to get deeply involved in managing businesses. They offer a way to invest in a diversified portfolio, minimizing risk and potentially maximizing returns.
Conclusion
Instead of a trader’s mindset, adopt an owner’s mindset. Think long-term, like a company owner, not just a trader seeking quick profits. By understanding the distinction between making returns and creating wealth, you can start on the path to financial stability and growth.
Invest wisely, think long-term, and let your money work for you. Many confuse returns with wealth creation! While returns are about quick gains, true wealth creation is a long-term journey of wise saving & investing. Think like an owner, not a trader! Invest regularly, diversify, and embrace quality shares , Etfs and mutual funds for financial growth.
- Learn from the insights of @Irshad Mushtaq, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur & Founder of M I Securities! Connect for valuable financial advice at [email protected]
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