'Ignore short-term market noise'

K. N. Sivasubramanian , Senior Portfolio Manager—Equity, Franklin Templeton, says too much attention to shorter returns can be detrimental to wealth creation over the long term.

Print Edition: 22 Feb, 2007

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K. N. Sivasubramanian

‘Senior Portfolio Manager—Equity, Franklin Templeton

Investment mantra: Focus on individual companies rather than the sector or market segment it belongs to.

Best calls: Indian Rayon, Kansai Nerolac Paints, FAG Bearings

Calls that didn’t work: Too numerous to recount

Top picks right now: Infosys, Grasim, L&T, Mico, Bharti (as on December 2006)

Advice to small investors: Every investment decision should enhance your overall wealth and complement your existing portfolio. This will help you avoid the pitfalls of chasing hot investment ideas or over-exposure to a single investment

Worst mistake they make: Too much attention to shorter returns which can be detrimental to wealth creation over the long term

The one thing they must never forget: Staying focused on ultimate financial goals and ignoring short-term market noise

—PUJA MEHRA

'Ignore short-term market noise'

K. N. Sivasubramanian&nbsp;, Senior Portfolio Manager&mdash;Equity, Franklin Templeton, says&nbsp;too much attention to shorter returns can be detrimental to wealth creation over the long term.

K. N. Sivasubramanian , Senior Portfolio Manager—Equity, Franklin Templeton, says too much attention to shorter returns can be detrimental to wealth creation over the long term.