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Are you an investor or a speculator?
Mar-29-2022

Almost every other ad across television and social media is encouraging us to invest. We see and hear celebrities and experts tell us that we must not miss the bus and put money in stocks, crypto, mutual funds, etc. They also tell us that it is safe and good to do so - often implying that we can make high returns in little time.
The sense of urgency in these ads compels us to try. If that isn’t enough, then often there is an incentive such as cashback, freebies etc. to start transacting.
Professional speculators understand this high-risk high-return scenario and use advanced risk management tools while also preparing for high losses.
At IndiaP2P, our endeavour is to create a new, technology-first financial institution that lives by the values of transparency & efficiency, delivering financial products that bring you wealth and prosperity. We believe that India deserves investment products that enable true economic value without speculation.
Author: Neha Juneja
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