Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta Why Most Investors Lose Money: Lessons from Financial Times’ | Jonathan Guthrie | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta
Dec 29, 2025
Join award-winning journalist Jonathan Guthrie, former head of the Lex column at the Financial Times, as he dives into the intricacies of investing in today's market. He explores the stark differences between the mature UK market and the evolving Indian financial landscape. Guthrie discusses the dangers of status-driven investing, the concept of negative compounding, and how to detect misleading sales metrics. He also shares insights on navigating the active vs. passive investing debate and offers a cautionary take on the current AI bubble.
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Prefer Patient Long-Term Investing
- Avoid get-rich-quick trading schemes and focus on cautious long-term management of money.
- Aim for steady returns over years rather than trying to trade like professionals with your own capital.
Market Maturity Shapes Investor Culture
- Mature markets can stagnate and lose equity culture, so India should aim to be more like the adventurous US market.
- Heavy regulation drove DIY investing in the UK; India may follow a similar advisor evolution.
Match Risks And Advice To Your Situation
- Only take risks that fit your personality, goals and resources and measure returns relative to those risks.
- Ensure any advisor considers your full financial picture before giving tailored recommendations.