Virat Kohli's BEST Investment Lessonš§
The Art Of Timing: When To Exit The Field... And The Market!
Hello!!
I cannot even bring myself to ask how you are all doing, so letās get right into it this time, okay?
What I was up to: This week has been rather dull for me, as it has been for all of us. Iāve been indoors, following the news, petrified of whatās next. I also had to tend to FinCocktailās Chief Cuddle Officer, Mr.Simbaa Rai, as he got neutered and clingy, so that kept me going. He usually takes his job very seriously and does it with diligence, but this forced him to take a leave of absence. Simbaa had his cone of shame on and was rather unhappy with it, you can tell by just looking at him:
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Market ka haal: This week's performance of the Indian Stock Market must go down in history as a chapter of how resilient we are as an economy. As of May 14th, Sensex climbed 0.22% to close at 81,330.56 while Nifty held firm above 22,55, going up by 0.4% Even amidst the agony, the bulls made a strong comeback as our markets also logged their best single-day gain in 4 years on Monday! š„š
FIIs also returned to the fold, pumping in roughly ā¹14,167 cr into equities by May 9, narrowing 2025ās net outflow gap and underpinning sentiment, backing the comeback! š°
Indiaās market outlook still hinges on consumption-led growth, reform momentum and healthy corporate earnings. Turbulence may linger at the edges, but the trend line points north. Ready for next week? š
Humara Gyaan:Ā I still get chills remembering how Virat Kohli quietly passed the T20I captaincy baton in late 2017, then surrendered ODI duties in 2022, before finally hanging up his Test whites a few days ago, leaving crores of indians tearing up silently. Itās the end of an era!
There was no drama, not a last match to look forward to, or much worse, without critics pointing out that his time was up, he walked away, perfectly timing his exit to protect his form and legacy. A Systematic Withdrawal Plan is just as precise and purposeful, letting you craft the same calm exit from your portfolio.
Here's how you can pour the learnings from Kohli's Retirement into planning your SWP:
š Phase Your Withdrawals Like Formats
Virat didnāt retire from every format on the same day. He phased out responsibilities so his performance stayed top-notch. With an SWP you decide, for example, to take out four percent of your portfolio each year in equal monthly amounts. That way you ride the marketās ups, buffer the downs, and keep your cash flow as steady as his elegant cover drive.š« Silence the HYPE Alarm
He doesnāt try to hit a six in every full toss bowled his way, without making a calulative decision considering multipole relevant factors. The headlines might rave about the next big thing or something in your portfolio might be selling like hot cakes but your SWP must stay constant, without derailing your strategy. You stick to your withdrawal schedule, leave emotion at the door, and let discipline do its work diligently.š Define Your Exit Triggers
I am sure Virat considered numerous stuff like his form, the pressure and what teh team actually needs before he pulled the plug every single time! You need your own metrics, too. Define your withdrawal rate, set stop-loss levels or buffer thresholds. I am not asking you to go against point #2 but everything has a limit. so, set clear triggers for pausing or reducing your SWP if your portfolio dips consistently for a set period of time.
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Ultimately, whether youāre wrapping up your legendary career like Virat or funding your golden years of retirement, success hinges on planning, discipline, and knowing when to walk away. SWPs give you a structured, emotion-free way to manage withdrawals, they guard you against impulsive moves, and they empower you to leave the field with dignity and financial security. Let your exit be as exciting as your entry.
Hereās to trusting the processš»
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