Published writing
Selected articles, grouped by what they answer.
A sample of published pieces written for TrueData – research-led explainers on funds, markets, trading and everyday money decisions. Filter by theme, or browse the lot.
Mutual funds
How funds actually work — costs, returns, exits and the myths that quietly cost investors money.
10 articles
- What is XIRR in mutual funds and how is it calculatedRead
- Active vs passive mutual fundsRead
- What happens if I miss a SIPRead
- Exit strategies: sell or switch your mutual fundsRead
- Mutual fund myths you still believeRead
- SIP vs lump sum: when to use whichRead
- Quant mutual fundsRead
- ELSS — equity linked saving schemes explainedRead
- How to complain about a mutual fundRead
- Index funds vs ETFs: how do you chooseRead
Markets & investing
Market structure, macro events and the forces behind price moves, explained without the jargon.
13 articles
- Narrative vs numbers in stock pricesRead
- The closing auction sessionRead
- Rollover vs expiry in stock marketsRead
- Private equity vs venture capitalRead
- How do interest rates impact stock valuationsRead
- Trump tariffs and their impact on economiesRead
- What happens if your stockbroker shuts downRead
- The Japanese yen and the US dollar: a love–hate relationshipRead
- Sector analysis: investing in the AI sector in IndiaRead
- Renewable energy sector stocks in focusRead
- Indian infrastructure sector: popular stocks in focusRead
- Large cap, mid cap and small cap stocks: how to chooseRead
- What is RBI Retail Direct — a beginner's guideRead
Trading & technicals
Indicators, chart patterns, options strategies and the data quality that trading systems depend on.
13 articles
- Sheets by TrueData: real-time market data in a spreadsheetRead
- Pledging of shares in margin tradingRead
- The Average True Range indicatorRead
- The Ichimoku Cloud indicatorRead
- Algorithmic trading mistakes to avoidRead
- Order flow and imbalance charts in day tradingRead
- Impact of the market data vendor on algo tradingRead
- Reliable market data and trading successRead
- Popular options trading strategiesRead
- The Fibonacci retracement strategyRead
- All about doji candlesticksRead
- What are candlestick patternsRead
- What are candlestick patterns — part 2Read
Company analysis
Reading a business through its numbers: ratios, filings, governance and valuation signals.
8 articles
- The Altman Z-Score: formula, calculation and meaningRead
- Dividend ratios for stock evaluationRead
- BVPS vs EPS vs price-to-book ratioRead
- Family-owned vs professionally managed firmsRead
- Key corporate data to track before investingRead
- Solvency and leverage: debt-to-equity ratiosRead
- Corporate data and market sentiment analysisRead
- How mergers and acquisitions affect valuation and stock pricesRead
Personal finance
Money decisions people actually face — building a cushion, saving tax, planning for independence.
3 articles
Reader praise
What readers said about these pieces.
“A valuable read for SIP investors evaluating actual performance.”
Manjima Mohan
What is XIRR in Mutual Funds & How is it Calculated?“One of the best beginner-friendly blogs on ATR.”
Shakthi
Average True Range (ATR) Indicator“This cleared up many doubts about using ATR with other indicators. Nicely explained.”
Simha J
Average True Range (ATR) Indicator“A must-read for traders looking to improve their risk management.”
Williams
Average True Range (ATR) Indicator“This cleared up my confusion between ETFs and index funds by clearly showing their pros and cons.”
Param Gandh
Index Funds vs ETFs: How Do You Choose?“Good job simplifying passive investing concepts.”
Kiran
Index Funds vs ETFs: How Do You Choose?