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Aarit Shah
Markets, Explained

Why it moved, not what to buy.

Each post takes one market move and explains what happened behind it. The series looks backward at the evidence rather than trying to predict what comes next.

Not investment advice. I am not SEBI registered. This explains why something already happened. It is not a buy call, a sell call, a tip or a signal, and nothing here is a recommendation to act. Any instrument mentioned is an example used to explain a mechanism. Do your own work, or speak to a registered adviser.

  1. Day 25 · 1 min

    While Asia lost trillions this week, India made money.

    That's not an exaggeration. Asian markets fell 4-6%. India's Nifty and Sensex closed up over 1%. Same week, same global backdrop, completely different…

  2. Day 24 · 2 min

    Your parents' safest investment is quietly losing them money every year.

    my dad has had money sitting in a fixed deposit for over 20 years. he thinks it's the safest thing he owns. last week i showed him the math and he went…

  3. Day 23 · 2 min

    Everyone told me not to buy this stock, but i bought it anyway.

    modi had just gone on record telling people to go easy on gold. the chart was ugly, down almost 60% from its all-time high. and every "smart" person i…

  4. Day 22 · 2 min

    The "Classroom-to-Market" Gap: What I’m learning by building instead of just reading.

    As a commerce student, I spend my mornings learning the theory of how businesses and markets function. By night, I’m trying to build those same concepts…

  5. Day 21 · 2 min

    Is the Indian Economy Actually "Cooked"?

    The narrative on Dalal Street is shifting, and if you’ve been tracking the FII (Foreign Institutional Investor) data lately, the numbers are telling a…

  6. Day 20 · 2 min

    Your Caffeine Addiction is Funding a $1.6 Billion Hedge Fund

    You walk into Starbucks. You’re running late, so you pull out your phone, tap "Reload 500 Rupees," and scan the app. You get your latte, and you’re out…

  7. Day 19 · 2 min

    "News" is Exit Liquidity: Why the Market Crashes on Good News.

    The company announces record profits. The news is bullish. Everyone on your feed is celebrating. You hit Buy. ...And the price immediately tanks. You…

  8. Day 18 · 2 min

    The Market’s Most Dangerous Bet Isn’t Obvious. That’s Why It’s So Powerful

    Most people see MicroStrategy Inc. and think it’s just another tech stock It’s not MSTR is basically a publicly traded vehicle designed to accumulate…

  9. Day 17 · 5 min

    India's middle class is shrinking. Are you in it?

    The gap between feeling middle class and actually being safe is wider than most people think. The question nobody asks Your family probably considers…

  10. Day 16 · 2 min

    Why the Smartest Money in the World is Betting on This — And Most Indians Have Never Heard of It

    While you're busy tracking Nifty, something much bigger is being built in the background and most retail investors have no idea it exists. It's called…

  11. Day 15 · 2 min

    Why institutional investors sold gold right before the war started.

    Gold is falling. During an active war in West Asia. Let that sink in. Iran struck Qatar's LNG plant. Sensex lost Rs 1.1 lakh crore in a single session…

  12. Day 14 · 1 min

    War, Wealth, and Where Money Actually Moves

    While most people panic during war, money quietly moves. Global conflict doesn’t just create fear — it creates opportunity. Not because war is good, but…

  13. Day 13 · 2 min

    You Can Score 95% And Still Be Broke Later

    You can score 95% and still end up broke later. That sounds a bit extreme, but the more I think about it, the more it makes sense. In school, everything…

  14. Day 12 · 2 min

    Gold Feels Safe. Bitcoin Feels Different. Here’s Why.

    For a while, I thought gold and bitcoin were basically the same thing. Just two different versions of the same idea. Both are supposed to protect your…

  15. Day 11 · 2 min

    I Made 140% on Silver. Then I Sold at the Top

    Silver crashed nearly 40 percent. I had already sold. And yes, I had made around 140 percent on that position. That sounds like I timed it perfectly. I…

  16. Day 10 · 2 min

    How Retail Traders Get Trapped Near Highs (Gold and Silver)

    Most people don’t plan to FOMO in at the top. They end up there without realising it. It usually starts quietly. Prices move up slowly, nothing crazy.…

  17. Day 9 · 2 min

    How Liquidity Decides Who Wins and Who Loses

    Most people think the stock market is about being right. Picking the right stock. Predicting the right direction. Timing entries and exits properly.…

  18. Day 8 · 2 min

    Why Some Stocks Are Kept Cheap on Purpose

    Most people think stock prices move only because of results, news, or fundamentals. Company does well, stock goes up. Company does bad, stock goes down.…

  19. Day 7 · 3 min

    What Happens Behind the Scenes Before an IPO

    When people hear that a company is going public, they think it just wakes up one day and decides to list on the stock market. Like it fills a form, picks…

  20. Day 6 · 3 min

    How SIPs Work and Why They’re So Popular in India

    Every time someone talks about investing in India, the same word comes up. SIP. It’s almost funny. You ask about stocks, someone says SIP. You ask about…

  21. Day 5 · 3 min

    How Social Media Creates False Urgency Around Investing

    Social media has completely changed how people think about investing, and not in a good way. Every day you see posts about someone making money quickly. A…

  22. Day 4 · 2 min

    Why I’m Bullish Long Term on Gold and Silver but Cautious Right Now

    Gold and silver have gone up a lot recently. More than most people realise. When you zoom out, this kind of move doesn’t happen often, and that’s why I…

  23. Day 3 · 2 min

    Why I Don’t Feel “Late” Even Though I Haven’t Invested Much Yet

    A lot of people my age feel like they’re already behind when it comes to money. You see posts about people making huge returns, trading all the time, or…

  24. Day 2 · 2 min

    Why Your First Investment Doesn’t Matter as Much as You Think

    When I first started learning about investing, I thought the first decision had to be perfect. I spent way too much time thinking about what to buy and…

  25. Day 1 · 2 min

    Why Fixed Deposits Are Quietly Failing You

    Almost every Indian family treats fixed deposits as the safest way to handle money. If you ask anyone older what to do with savings, the answer is almost…

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