#738 "Stop Loving Your Stocks" Devina Mehra on the Biggest Investor Mistake | The Core Report

"Stop loving your stocks and start thinking like a risk manager."In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj sits down with Devina Mehra, Founder & CMD, First Global (PMS & Global funds) to unpack the biggest mistake investors make falling in love with their stocks and ignoring what the data is really saying. At a time when the Sensex and Nifty are near record highs and small caps are still buzzing, Devina explains why most real portfolios are not at all time highs and why equity returns are always lumpy, not smooth.If you are an India based professional trying to make sense of markets after September 2024 and into 2025, this conversation will help you see through the noise. Devina breaks down narrow markets, small cap euphoria, IPO frenzy, global investing, AI hype and why missing just a few big days in the market can destroy long term wealth. She also explains why buy and forget can be dangerous, how to think about asset allocation, and why stop loss and risk management matter more than stock tips.You will hear insights on• Indian stock market cycles and what index levels do not show• Small caps, micro caps and the math behind 80 percent drawdowns• IPO booms, anchor investors, FOMO and overpriced listings• Global diversification, the US tech and AI story, and where risk is building• Practical ways Indian investors can build resilient long term portfoliosPerfect for listeners interested in Indian equity markets, personal finance, global investing, financial services, consulting, business strategy and serious wealth building.Thank you for watching this deep dive into the biggest investor mistake and why loving your stocks can hurt long term wealth. Stay tuned for more insights on Indian stock markets, small caps, IPO trends, global investing, AI driven markets and smart risk management. Keep learning, keep questioning and keep building resilient portfolios.#IndianStockMarket #InvestingTips #RiskManagement #PersonalFinance #WealthBuilding #TheCoreReport #TheCore