Get the best returns on your investments from equities

Get the best returns on your investments from equities.

Key Mantra’s:

1. Adopt discipline approach for Savings

2. Find out the ways to get passive income

3. Set your financial goals & start Investing

4. Do invest in equities for long term

Getting the most out of this philosophy is simple, “How to Grow your Savings?” requires practical approach. Execute your learning experience in your day to day life by managing your finances effectively and achieve your long term goals.

Traditionally, Indians are Savers. The savings rate is as high as 30 percent. If not a direct savings in the bank, the money goes into a fixed deposit, gold or real estate. That trend might change soon if more people invest in stocks, which have outperformed every other asset class from 2001 to 2007.

Stocks have outperformed other asset classes by as much as 60 percent, yet only 3 percent of Indian population directly invests in stocks.

The main reasons for this is a lack of knowledge, awareness as well as unethical practices by a small minority of participants who encourage regular churning based on tips and rumours without giving proper financial planning to investors.

If someone invested in a Bank of India fixed deposit account in 2001, he or she would have an 8 percent return per year. If the same person invested in Bank of India stock he or she would have a total return of 4,800 percent as the stock rose from 12 rupees to all time high of 588 rupees in 2010.

Though Indians continue to be under invested in the stock market there is more interest coming in from all corners. 200,000 new demat accounts are opened every month. Recent transparency measures should also bring more people in. The stock market will no longer be treated as a gamble but will be put on par with real estate and gold.

The irony is that even though stock markets as a long term asset class have given the highest returns, short term trading in futures and options has also caused the maximum losses. The maximum numbers of bankruptcies were caused due to the stock market crash in 2008-2009 amongst high risk speculative traders.

Power of Investing in Equity Market

Now, Just Imagine...

How much can you make in 35 years by just investing Rs.10,000 initially in any of financial instruments?

Take a wild guess?

Let us look at the real example.

If you have subscribed for 100 shares of "X" company with a face value of Rs. 100 in 1980.

• In 1981 company declared 1:1 bonus = you have 200 shares

• In 1985 company declared 1:1 bonus = you have 400 shares

• In 1986 company split the share to Rs. 10 = you have 4,000 shares

• In 1987 company declared 1:1 bonus = you have 8,000 shares

• In 1989 company declared 1:1 bonus = you have 16,000 shares

• In 1992 company declared 1:1 bonus = you have 32,000 shares

• In 1995 company declared 1:1 bonus = you have 64,000 shares

• In 1997 company declared 1:2 bonus = you have 1,92,000 shares

• In 1999 company split the share to Rs. 2 = you have 9,60,000 shares

• In 2004 company declared 1:2 bonus = you have 28,80,000 shares

• In 2005 company declared 1:1 bonus = you have 57,60,000 shares

• In 2010 company declared 3:2 bonus = you have 96,00,000 shares

In 2010, you have whopping 9.6 million shares of the company.

Any guess about the company?

(Hint: It’s an Indian IT Company)

Any guess about the present valuation of Rs. 10,000 invested in 1980?

The company which has made fortune of millions is "WIPRO" with present valuation of 537+ crores (excluding dividend payments) for Rs. 10,000 invested in 1980.

Unbelievable, isn’t it? But it’s a Fact! Investing in companies with good fundamentals and proven track record can give far superior returns compared to any other asset class (real estate, precious metals, bonds etc) in a long run.

Will Wipro provide similar returns in next 35 years? Probably not, it’s already an IT giant.

You need to explore companies in small and mid cap space with good track record and stay invested to create wealth in a long term. 

Let's take another example of little known company - Mayur Uniquoters. 

Mayur Uniquoters which we recommended 3.5 years back is a 8-Bagger stock for our Hidden Gems members. We recommended Buy on Mayur Uniquoter on 31 March 2012 at price of Rs. 56 (adjusted price after 2 bonus issues and stock split in last 3 years, actual recommended price was Rs. 448) and today it’s at Rs. 430 giving absolute returns of 667%. However, we missed to buy it early. You might be surprised to know that Mayur Uniquoter is a 142-Bagger stock for investors who invested in it 7 years back. Investment of Rs. 1 lakh in Mayur Uniquoters in Jan 2009 is valued at Rs. 1 Crores and 42 lakhs today. Mind boggling, isn't it? Company has posted strong growth YoY and rewarded share holders in big way, Company was trading at Rs. 3 (bonus issues and split adjusted price) with market cap of merely 13 crores in Jan 2009, today market cap of the company is 1,987 crores.

Mayur Uniquoters is still a great value stock considering its consistent performance and leadership position in artificial leather industry and robust demand for its products by esteemed clients from auto and footwear industry.

It is a garden out there and one need to simply provide sufficient time to grow his quality seeds to get the fruits. One has to know what he is doing and has to be cognizant about it. With a little research and patience stock market investments can yield maximum returns.

So, how will you grow your savings? What are you investing in?

Equity will definitely help you to get an edge over others. Hence by understanding the basic of investments and importance of equities you in the long run will be able to generate income and create wealth. 

Happy investing

Source:Saralgyan.com