About Me

My journey in investing, philosophy, and approach to capital markets

I am Aditya Mishra
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I am an 18 year old student, pursing a dual degree course (MBA TECH) in Data Science, from NMIMS Mumbai. I have been passionate about capital markets and investing since I was twelve years old. At that age, I began learning how businesses work, how markets reflect value, and how disciplined investing can create long-term wealth. I started by managing a paper fund, simulating investments, and tracking performance. This early experience taught me the importance of patience, critical thinking, and understanding the businesses behind the stocks.

Learning & Influences

Over the years, I have read extensively to build a strong foundation in investing, learning the following from the titans of the industry:

Warren Buffett

Focusing on quality businesses and thinking like an owner

Peter Lynch

Combining curiosity and pattern recognition to find opportunities

Benjamin Graham

Value investing principles and margin of safety

Philip Fisher

Understanding management quality and long-term growth

Joel Greenblatt

Disciplined, formula-based approaches to find mispriced opportunities

Seth Klarman

Risk management and capital preservation

Howard Marks

Thinking in cycles and psychological aspects of markets

George Soros

Reflexivity and human behavior driving market outcomes

Bill Ackman

High-conviction, concentrated investments

Ray Dalio

Risk parity, macroeconomic cycles, and thoughtful diversification

Jamie Dimon

Risk management and strategic leadership

John Bogle

Keeping things simple and cost-effective investing

Investment Approach

I combine the lessons from all these thinkers into a single guiding principle.

Buy good businesses, at a great price, which have the potential to be great businesses.
I treat stocks as financial derivatives of the businesses they represent.

Every investment begins with the business itself. I analyze fundamentals, quality, and long-term prospects rather than reacting to short-term market trends. I focus on owning strong, well-managed companies at attractive valuations and prefer a concentrated portfolio where I have high conviction.

Daily Practice

I spend significant time reading annual reports, understanding sector dynamics, and studying business strategies. I avoid speculative moves and instead look for opportunities where the market undervalues quality.

Investing is not just a profession for me; it is a disciplined practice of observation, reflection, and understanding human behavior.

My goal is to grow capital responsibly while staying true to the principles I have learned over more than a decade of study and practice.