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I dabble in Quantitative finance, Portfolio Construction and Derivative trading .Interested in exploring innovative financial products and trading strategies

All About Bitcoin ETFs: A Beginner’s Guide to Bitcoin ETF in India

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In recent years, the world of finance has been buzzing with excitement over the emergence of cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin leading the charge. Among cryptos, Bitcoin & Ethereum have gained widespread attention as potential investment assets. However, navigating the world of cryptocurrencies can be daunting for many investors, especially in countries like India where there is … Read more

Alternative Investment Portfolio – March 24

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March has been a volatile month for Equity and Crypto markets as both these assets are hovering around their all-time high levels and waiting for the next trigger to pick up a direction.

On the Alternative Investment front, there has been an increase in the overall yield of invoice discounting due to the current year-end demand. In the P2P segment, after the RBI intervention platforms have stopped the instant liquidity plan and replaced it with short-term products.

There has been a positive change with SEBI focussing on REITs and soon there could be guidelines governing fractional real estate platforms in the future.

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Alternative Investments Defaults and Delays

We have created a table to make it easy for everyone to track the latest status of ongoing delays and delays on various platforms and the current updates around them.

Name DealStatusUpdate
GrowpitalPlatform FreezeSEBI Freeze- Partial Recovery expected through SAT order 11th Nov,2024
AltgraafArzoo Partial Repayment- Litigation Process against Arzoo initiated
TapinvestMelorra Asset LeasingEarly Asset Buyback-Resolution ( Final Payoff Pending)
GripinvestBigspoonPartial Repayment- 25% asset recovery pending.
kredxMultiple dealsLitigation- Delay in multiple deals such as TCS, Dairy Power, CBRE etc
KlubTagzPartial Write Off- 60% Pending Principle to be repaid a as investor accepted the decision and chose not to fight the litigation

Currently below are the key new updates on the various delays across Alternative Investment platforms.

  • Growpital SEBI Order
  • Tapinvest Melorra Buyback
  • Kredx Invoice Default

Growpital SEBI Order

Below are the latest updates on the Growpital Freeze. They had initially put a petition in the Rajasthan High Court that was rejected, thus they have moved SAT to put a stay on the SEBI order.

  • SEBI Hearing:

 SEBI has provided them with a hearing scheduled for 12th April 2024. This represents a significant step in the ongoing SEBI Ordeal.

  •  SAT Hearing

Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has given them 8th April for the hearing. Below are the details of the Quorum

  • Justice (Retd.) Shri P.S. Dinesh Kumar* (Former Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka) appointed as Presiding Officer, SAT
  • Shri Dheeraj Bhatnagar*, Retd. Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi appointed as Technical Member, SAT

Tapinvest Melorra Buyback

Tapinvest Melorra had taken laptops on asset leasing through Tapinvest. It seems due to a recent restructuring the company wanted to exit the leasing. They sent back the laptop to Tapinvest without any discussion. After much discussion with Tapinvest, they have bought back some of the laptops at the correct price to honor the IRR.

Tapinvest is in talks with Melorra to process buyback for all the laptops after the fundraiser. There can be various scenario

  • Melorra buyback, but not at the correct IRR
  • Melorra refuses to buyback all laptops.

In both cases, Tapinvest will try to ensure that investors get the promised IRR. The team said they are confident that investors will not lose in the deal and expect a resolution soon.

Seems the more prudent decision is to allow buyback and then evaluate the IRR impact if any.

Kredx Dairy Power 

The dairy power invoice had been delayed for a long time. Kredx was able to recover around 70 % in the first tranche and 23% in the second tranche out of the total 100%. Kredx had a few instances of default in the past but they have also been more aggressive than a few platforms in recovering the money.

However, it is important to keep exposure on invoices low to avoid getting stuck with large capital

 

Alternative Investment Portfolio Updates

earnnest

This month I added a couple of platforms namely:

While Earnnest is a platform that focuses on high-yield Real Estate NCD, Golden Pi is a debt marketplace that has options from low to high yield.

Earnnest has a strong team and investors who want to have exposure to Real Estate NCD can explore this option. I think it is super important to have a highly experienced team in these products as it requires a granular level of intricacy in deal structuring and drafting legal documents with strong recourse apart from knowing the property and collateral.

Earnnest Code PX64XW to get 0.5%

Lending Investment

 

Some of the investments for this month include High Yield Bonds and Real Estate NCD

  • Madhura Developers -17.45% Altgraaf
  • Zuari  -13.07% Altgraaf
  • Lendingkart -12.71% Goldenpi
  • Muthoot Mini – 10.7% Altifi
  • Rusk Media -16.5% Betterinvest

I generally prefer bonds with a yield of 12% and above as post-tax returns should be close to 8.5%+ minimum else we are better off investing in an arbitrage fund at a lower tax rate.

 

Platform Returns RD NPA Total NPA
Grip Invest 10-12%(Post-Tax) 0.00% 0.30%
Klubworks 20%+ 0.15% 1.00%
WintWealth 10-11.5% 0.00% 0.00%
Jiraaf (altgraaf) 12-15% 0.00% 0.25%
Sustvest 10-11% 0.00% 0.00%
Afinue(Upcide) 13%(Post Tax) 0.00% 0.00%
Pyse 10-11%(Post-Tax) 0.00% 0.00%
Growpital SEBI Pause SEBI Pause N.A.
Leafround(Tapinvest) 15-18% 0.00% 0.00%
Altifi 12.5% 0.00% 0.00%
Betterinvest 16%-18% 0.00% 0.00%
Incred Money 11.0% 0% 0% 
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Short Term Investments

Platform Returns RD NPA Investor NPA
Liquiloans (Stopped) 9% 0% 0%
Tradecred 11.50% 0% 0%
Lendbox Per Annum 11.50% 0% 0%
Lendzpartnerz 13.00% 0% 0%
Faircent 11% 0% 0%
KredX 12% 0% 0.75%
13  Karat (new) 13% 0% 0%

The RBI order on p2p lending platform to stop liquid funds model  has made all platforms stop the instant liquidity model

  • Lendbox Per Annum returns are as per expectations. I am not investing in other p2p products on Lendbox. I will explore the bonds they plan to list soon.
  • Have completely closed liquiloans as the current yield does not make any sense to invest.
  • Invested in Amazon on Wonderchef on Kredx. Have also invested in a few invoices on Tradecred, Lendpartnerz, and Tapinvest too as yields are good.

There have been a few delays on Tradecred due to year-end volume. They have updated that the backlog will be cleared by 15-20th April.

Crypto Investing

There has been a lot of interest in Bitcoin and crypto after the bitcoin spot ETF approval. In India due to the TDS rule of 1% lot of people lack interest in crypto exchanges. Another reason is the risk of hacking or exchange going down. There are 2 options for such investors

Investors can buy Bitcoin ETF on Stockal. We will be doing a detailed post on the same soon. It is one of the best way to have an allocation to Bitcoin.

P2P Investment

Current allocation:

  • India P2P – 50%
  • I2IFunding- 20%
  • Finzy-10%
  • Faircent Pool Loan -15%
  • 13 Karat – 5%
Platform Loans Selected Yield NPA
I2IFunding(Restarted) Urban Clap Loans, education loans, Group loans 13.5% 4.7%
IndiaP2P Only Women Borrower Loans, Branch-based p2p lending 16% 1.7%
FINZY(Paused) Prime Borrowers, High Salary, A category 13% 3.7%
12 Club (paused) Only Minimum amount 12% 0%
  • I Have completely stopped 12Club now as the yields are not attractive anymore.
  • There have been some delays in the last month’s repayment for Indiap2p. As per management the collection delay was due to operational issues due to floods and collections will improve next few months.
  • I2Ifunding (get 50% off) has been a low-profile platform but surprisingly has consistently delivered decent returns for me.

Equity Market

PreIPO Stocks

NSE is currently trading at 4200-4500 in the private market and investors who had bought it below 3500  have made decent gains considering that the stock provides a decent dividend yield also. Serum Institute of India Pvt., National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., and Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd. are the most valuable companies in the unlisted space.

Listed Stocks

Alternative investment

Currently, the market is in overbought space but the moment looks pretty strong and I expect the rally to sustain. I am not too keen on index investing right now as the upside can be only 10-15% from current levels. At this level, I’m investing in 2 categories.

  • Individual stocks with momentum (mostly midcap and small-cap)
  • Beaten down global markets like China (Doing SIP  as i expect the bearishness to persist). Stocks in China and Hong Kong sold off a massive $4.8 trillion in market capitalization since 2021, which according to HSBC, is more than the value of the Indian stock market.

Algo Trading

I have recently started momentum and mean reversion strategies along with Market Neutral to create a more diversified basket. March has been a decent month

Investors who are just starting algo trading can explore tradetron as it requires a minimum learning curve and marketplace to copy traders.

Investors with INR 30+ Lakh deployable capital can reach out to inquire on more sophisticated algos

Other Alternative Investment Assets  and Platform Updates

ALTDRX – My current investment in ALT DRX has been deployed in prime land assets. The investment has already gained approximately 15% in the last 3 months. I tried liquidating a few units on the exchange. The actual price would be realized when I can liquidate the entire position. I will be liquidating a few units every month and also participating in the next project.  The team behind the project is quite strong. The next opportunity is in Hyderabad.

The real alpha is being generated by investing at the Private opportunity level as can be seen in my investment. The PO opportunity had gone up 20% compared to the FSO which is up around 10%

Wisex- My investment in Wisex has been performing as expected. The Sky opportunity in Pune is still live on the platform.

Flagged Alternative Investment Platforms

Have added “Talkcharge” to the list of  “Flagged”  platforms. Talkcharge App has induced thousands of people to fill their wallets with various schemes of cashbacks etc All of a sudden operations halted, the office closed, & no recharge/bill payments were allowed in the app. Recently RBI has asked them to halt all operations.

Investors should be wary of too-good-to-be-true opportunities offering very high returns without providing details of the business model or the risk being taken to provide those returns.

If there are other platforms that you feel might be too risky to invest in, please do comment and we will explore and add them to the list

 

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Earnnest.me Review – Best Real Estate Platform ?

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The world of investment has significantly changed since the COVID-19 pandemic waned away. The pandemic has taught investors the need for diversification, which is probably why there’s a new interest in fixed-income alternatives like Non-Convertible Debentures or NCDs, especially among average retail investors who were earlier restricted to traditional investments like stocks, mutual funds, and … Read more

RACE Energy (Race Vault) Review- 26% Asset Leasing

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What is RACE Energy? RACE is a deep-tech battery swapping company, building advanced swappable batteries and smart swapping network for use in across all segments of EVs. Founded in 2019 in Hyderabad by Arun and Gautham, RACE has a grand vision of powering the world’s largest battery swapping network. The founders have the DNA of … Read more

High Yield Bonds in India – Best Platforms

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In the Indian financial landscape, high-yield bonds play a significant role in offering investors the potential for enhanced returns. These bonds, carry higher risk but also promise higher yields. In this guide, we will explore the nuances of high-yield bonds in the Indian context, focusing on BBB bonds, real estate bonds, and venture debt, which are gaining traction among investors seeking alternative avenues for portfolio diversification and higher income.

Understanding High-Yield Bonds in India

High-yield bonds in India are debt instruments issued by companies or governments with credit ratings below investment grade. This typically includes bonds rated below BBB by credit rating agencies such as CRISIL, ICRA, or CARE. These bonds offer higher yields to compensate investors for the increased credit risk associated with the issuing entities.

Characteristics of High-Yield Bonds in India:

  1. BBB Bonds: BBB bonds represent a significant segment of high-yield bonds in India. These bonds are issued by companies with lower credit ratings, implying a higher default risk compared to investment-grade bonds. Despite the slightly higher risk, BBB bonds offer attractive yields, making them popular among income-seeking investors. The expected Yield from BBB is 12-13.5%
  2. Real Estate Bonds: Real estate bonds are debt securities issued by real estate developers to raise capital for property development projects. These bonds typically offer higher yields than traditional corporate bonds, reflecting the inherent risks associated with the real estate sector, including market cyclicality, regulatory changes, and project-specific risks. Expected Yield from Real Estate Bonds is 15-18%
  3. Venture Debt: Venture debt is a form of financing provided to early-stage or growth-stage startups, often in conjunction with equity financing. Venture debt offers higher yields compared to traditional corporate bonds, compensating investors for the higher risk associated with startups. Venture debt providers may include specialized funds, HNI,banks, or non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) with expertise in evaluating startup business models and risk factors. Expected Yield from Venture Debt is 15-20%

Benefits of High-Yield Bonds in India

  1. Enhanced Yield: High-yield bonds offer investors the potential for higher income compared to investment-grade bonds, making them attractive.
  2. Portfolio Diversification: Including high-yield bonds in a diversified investment portfolio can help enhance overall portfolio returns and reduce correlation with other asset classes such as stocks and traditional bonds.
  3. Exposure to Alternative Sectors: Real estate bonds and venture debt provide investors with exposure to alternative sectors such as real estate and startups, offering diversification benefits and potential for capital appreciation.
  4. Counter-Cyclical Characteristics: High-yield bonds in India have historically exhibited counter-cyclical characteristics, performing well during economic recoveries and outperforming other fixed-income assets during periods of economic expansion.

Risks of High-Yield Bonds in India

  1. Default Risk: High-yield bonds are susceptible to default risk, particularly BBB bonds issued by companies with weaker credit profiles. Investors should carefully assess the creditworthiness of issuers and conduct thorough due diligence to mitigate default risk.
  2. Sector-Specific Risks: Real estate bonds and venture debt are exposed to sector-specific risks, including market cyclicality, regulatory changes, and project-specific factors. Investors should consider the unique risks associated with these sectors before investing.
  3. Liquidity Risk: High-yield bonds in India may have lower liquidity compared to investment-grade bonds, making it challenging to buy or sell them at desired prices, particularly during market downturns or periods of heightened volatility.

Strategies for Investing in High-Yield Bonds in India

  1. Active Management: Active management strategies involve conducting fundamental analysis, credit research, and issuer-specific due diligence to identify attractive high-yield opportunities and manage default risk effectively.
  2. Diversification: Diversifying across a broad range of high-yield bonds, including BBB bonds, real estate bonds, and venture debt, can help mitigate individual issuer risk and enhance portfolio stability.
  3. Duration Management: Managing portfolio duration and interest rate sensitivity can help investors navigate interest rate risk by adjusting the average maturity of high-yield bonds to align with market conditions and investment objectives.
  4. Credit Quality Assessment: Conducting thorough credit analysis and due diligence on high-yield issuers is essential for assessing default risk and selecting bonds with attractive risk-adjusted returns.
  5. Sector Allocation: Allocating investments across various sectors, including real estate and startups, can help spread risk and capitalize on sector-specific opportunities while avoiding concentration in high-risk sectors.

Does High Yield Mean More Risk Too?

Having seen the different types of bonds, investors are often faced with the dilemma of risk if they chase high yield bonds. Its very understandable that the potential of higher return for
high-yield assets is accompanied by the chances of greater default risk than the corporate and government debt securities. However, that’s not the case to be understood in a universal sense. For instance, corporate bonds are provided with the rating of AAA to default by credit rating agencies. Here, AAA is considered as the highest rating. Companies tend to invest in AAA-rated bonds due to the regulatory and internal mandates that come with them. Hence, such bonds tend to have higher demand which results in lower yield. AAA-rated bonds come with a very high degree of creditworthiness. This is because the issuers succeed in meeting the financial commitments easily along with a lower risk of default. On the other hand, bonds that come with a slightly lower rating offer high yields due to lower demands. Further, these have a lower risk factor.

This goes without saying that investors prefer to invest in high-rated instruments. Further, regulators do not allow investments into instruments with a below A rating. Hence, the demand for such instruments drops automatically despite the low-risk factor.

Best Platform to Buy High Yield Bonds In India

Below is the list of some of the platforms that we use to buy Yield Bonds

Altifi

Altifi is part of Northern Arc Group and has some of the top High Yield Bonds. The platform boasts of zero default to date. They list only those bonds that have been reviewed by their team. Their experience in credit writing gives more credibility to the bonds available in the platform. Microfinance companies is the forte of this platform

Gripinvest

Grip Invest offers multiple High Yield Bonds that are popular in the market. They also provided Securitized debt instruments that can provide a yield as high as 16% to the investors. Read about Securitized debt instruments here

Altgraaf

Altgraaf is a platform that specializes in Alternative Investments. Apart from other products it also lists Real Estate NCDs and Venture debt that can offer upto 18% IRR to investors.

Wint wealth

Wint Wealth is a bond-only platform. They list a couple of bonds every month.  Unlike other platforms, they work with the issuer and create customized payment schedules for the bonds. The focus is on due diligence and optimum repayment structure to reduce risk

Tapinvest

Tapinvest provides access to unlisted bonds. These are bonds of generally Fintech companies or Startups and have yields ranging from 13-17%.

Incred Money

incred

The platform is backed by Incred Group. Apart from listing high-yield bonds, the platform also lists unique products like Market Linked Debentures that are linked to Nifty Performance and can also provide principal protection.

Conclusion

High-yield bonds, including BBB bonds, real estate bonds, and venture debt, offer investors the potential for enhanced returns in the Indian market. By understanding the characteristics, benefits, and risks of high-yield bonds and employing sound investment strategies, investors can effectively harness the potential of these alternative fixed-income instruments to enhance portfolio returns while managing risk. However, it’s crucial to conduct thorough due diligence before investing in high-yield bonds or any other asset class, considering individual investment objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

If you wish to explore alternative investments beyond high yield bonds go through the below list

Alternative Investment List

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Alternative Investment Portfolio Performance – Feb 2024

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This month equity and crypto assets have been on steroids. This has been an investors’ market where they have enjoyed higher yields on debt investments and equity gains. Generally, a higher rate is associated with lower equity performance but this has not happened till now.

On the Alternative Investment front, we can see a lot of existing platforms working on their structure to make them more palatable to regulatory bodies. This has been the repercussion of SEBI’s notice to Growpital. For instance, Now Sustvest would be issuing Listed debt instead of the LLP model.

We will try to cover these changes and also interview the founders on the efforts being made from their end to make it a win-win situation for all the stakeholders.

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Alternative Investments Defaults and Delays

We have created a table to make it easy for everyone to track the latest status of ongoing delays and delays on various platforms and the current updates around them.

Name DealStatusUpdate
GrowpitalPlatform FreezeSEBI Freeze- Partial Recovery expected through SAT order 11th Nov,2024
AltgraafArzoo Partial Repayment- Litigation Process against Arzoo initiated
TapinvestMelorra Asset LeasingEarly Asset Buyback-Resolution ( Final Payoff Pending)
GripinvestBigspoonPartial Repayment- 25% asset recovery pending.
kredxMultiple dealsLitigation- Delay in multiple deals such as TCS, Dairy Power, CBRE etc
KlubTagzPartial Write Off- 60% Pending Principle to be repaid a as investor accepted the decision and chose not to fight the litigation

Currently below are the key updates on the delays from last time

  • Growpital SEBI Order
  • Altgraaf Delay
  • Klub Tagz Delay

Growpital SEBI Order

Growpital has submitted all the documents SEBI had requested them. They conducted an AMA session on 2nd Feb. They reiterated the same thing that SEBI has still not provided a final verdict and due diligence is going on.

I hope if we could salvage the principal portion it would be a big win as there are multiple questions that only time can reveal

  1. How long with SEBI take to unfreeze the accounts?
  2. Will Growpital get a green signal on having no misappropriation of funds?

At this point I feel we are better off if they diverted the funds in hard assets and SEBI freeze can help to recover that because if they were doing the agriculture business this freeze will be really detrimental for the business operations and it will be hard to get back our principal.

Altgraaf Arzoo Delay

Below are the timelines of Altgraaf communication

  • The Arzoo Invoice Discounting transaction faced delays on the AltGraaf platform. AltGraaf is in communication with all relevant parties. It is anticipated that the transaction will be finalized by December 20, 2023, inclusive of additional interest.
  • On December 20, investors were notified that Arzooo would make an immediate payment of 25% of the principal, with the remaining principal and interest to follow at a later date.
  • Subsequently, on December 26, investors received correspondence indicating that 14.4% of the outstanding balance would be disbursed by January 12, 2024, bringing the total distributed principal to 35.8%.
  • However, on January 12, 2024, investors were informed that the expected payment release was delayed due to complications between Arzooo and the bank. No definite timeline was provided, and legal proceedings were mentioned.
  • On February 9, 2024, it was communicated that Arzoo had received $3 million from existing investors, prompting the immediate distribution of funds to AltGraaf. AltGraaf subsequently dispersed 10.4% to existing investors, with an additional 6.2% scheduled for distribution by the following Friday. Following these repayments, investors would have received 37.4% of the principal amount.

Further updates from AltGraaf will be shared with investors as they become available.

Klub Tagz Delay

This month I faced my first delay in my Klub investment since the time I had started investing them. They have communicated the money would be paid in 2 tranches in the upcoming months.

Alternative Investment Portfolio Updates

This month I added a new platform for angel investing- Inflection Point Ventures. It is important to understand that though Angel investing can be very lucrative it comes with its own risk and should be a part of the portfolio for sophisticated and large investors only as it requires a lot of diversification and ticket is higher than conventional investments.

We also invested in Long Duration Funds that I will also pledge to get the trading margin as it is considered as cash equivalent by Exchange. Investors can target double-digit returns with minimum credit risk through these. To understand in detail go through our article 

Lending Investment

The focus has been on short-term high-yield bonds of companies with good balance sheets. Some of the names we have invested in this month are:

  • Samunnati Finance -13.5%
  • Trucap -13.5%
  • Krazybee -12.7%
  • Lendingkart – 12.9%
  • Akara Capital-13.3%

Incred MLD is another decent option for people looking to participate in equity.

incred

 

Platform Returns RD NPA Total NPA
Grip Invest 10-12%(Post-Tax) 0.00% 0.30%
Klubworks 20%+ 0.00% 0.90%
WintWealth 10-11.5% 0.00% 0.00%
Jiraaf (altgraaf) 12-15% 0.00% 0.25%
Sustvest 10-11% 0.00% 0.00%
Afinue(Upcide) 13%(Post Tax) 0.00% 0.00%
Pyse 10-11%(Post-Tax) 0.00% 0.00%
Growpital SEBI Pause SEBI Pause N.A.
Leafround(Tapinvest) 15-18% 0.00% 0.00%
Altifi 12.5% 0.00% 0.00%
Betterinvest 16%-18% 0.00% 0.00%
Incred Money 11.0% 0% 0% 
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Short Term Investments

Platform Returns RD NPA Investor NPA
Liquiloans (Liquid Fund Substitute) 9% 0% 0%
Tradecred 11.50% 0% 0%
Lendbox (Per Annum Liquid Fund Substitute) 11.50% 0% 0%
Lendzpartners 13.00% 0% 0%
Faircent 11% 0% 0%
KredX 12% 0% 0.75%
13  Karat (new) 13% 0% 0%
  • Lendbox Per Annum returns are as per expectations with seamless liquidity. Current yield 11.69%
  • Have taken out money most capital from Liquiloans as yields are too low!
  • Invested in Log9 on Tapinvest and Wonderchef, Amazon on Kredx

We would be focussing on only a few names in invoice discounting as do not want to take risks of new enterprises or vendors.

Crypto Investing

The Bitcoin ETF approval has started a fresh rally in the crypto market. A record $520 million stampeded into BlackRock Inc.’s Bitcoin ETF in a single day. Year to date, Bitcoin is up more than 45%, making it a top performer among any kind of asset even after surging last year.

Investing after the crash has been a good move. We feel the rally might sustain and 2024 will continue to be a good year. At these levels, we are not adding new capital but shuffling the portfolio, booking profit in some and replacing them with others that have not moved much.

You can buy Hardware Wallets on Etherbit

P2P Investment

Current allocation:

  • India P2P – 50%
  • I2IFunding- 20%
  • Finzy-10%
  • Faircent Pool Loan -15%
  • 13 Karat – 5%
Platform Loans Selected Yield NPA
I2IFunding(Restarted) Urban Clap Loans, education loans, Group loans 13.5% 4.8%
IndiaP2P Only Women Borrower Loans, Branch-based p2p lending 17% <1%
FINZY(Paused) Prime Borrowers, High Salary, A category 13% 3.7%
12 Club (paused) Only Minimum amount 12% 0%
  • I Have completely stopped 12Club now as the yields are not attractive anymore.
  • There was delay in repayment for some IndiaP2P investors due to collection delay in south India because of floods.
  • I2Ifunding (get 50% off) has again started doing more volume. I have deployed some capital. I have been using the platform since 2017 and is the only platform that was able to get investors positive returns after Covid! Will be doing a 5 year review soon and try to have an interview with the founder.
  • The systematic investment plan loan on Faircent ( Only SIP Loan) is doing fine. Not adding more capital at the moment.

Equity Market

PreIPO Stocks

We have added a new unlisted stock – Vikram Solar to our portfolio. The stock has a similar business model as Waree but is significantly cheaper than it. Vikram Solar Limited is an Indian company based in Kolkata. It is one of the largest solar module manufacturers in India (by capacity), with 3.5 GW module manufacturing capacity annually, and the second-largest solar energy company in India by revenue. The company’s primary business focus is manufacturing solar PV modules, and also carrying out engineering procurement and construction services and operation and maintenance of solar power plants. We have been able to source the stock at less than 200 Rs which is lower than other online platforms

The major risks associated with this stock are

  1. High Debt
  2. Inconsistent profitability

Listed Stocks

The broad market has been in continuous bull mode with almost all sectors giving excellent returns. US markets have also been doing extremely well. The only market that has underperformed is China however it would be a high-risk investment bet to allocate large capital there. We would be adding some allocation there with a 5-year view. Nvidia is now worth the same as the whole Chinese stock market as defined by Hong Kong-listed H-shares.

The MSCI India Index trades at a 157% premium over the China gauge on valuations based on forward earnings estimates, just 3 percentage points short of the record reached in October 2022, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

china valuation

 

Algo Trading

Our Algo and Manual Option trading gave a 2% return in Feb. The high premium due to the upcoming elections has been beneficial to us as risk-reward has become favorable in option selling however market behaviour has become more erratic with multiple intraday spikes hence risk management is a key to making sustainable profits.

Investors who are just starting algo trading can explore tradetron as it requires a minimum learning curve and marketplace to copy traders.

It is evident from returns that’s hard to predict the distribution of returns as that is the function of market behavior. On an annualized basis 20-30% is a decent target.

Investors with INR 30+ Lakh deployable capital can reach out to inquire on more sophisticated algos

Other Alternative Investment Assets  and Platform Updates

ALTDRX – My current investment in ALT DRX has been deployed in prime land assets. I am looking at a window of 18-24 months to target 15%+ IRR in the investments. They are planning to launch a couple of more properties this month.

Leasify Investment – Leasify generally has low volume as they are bootstrapped hence I do not expect to see many deals on the platform for a couple of months. The current deals are doing fine.

Wisex- My investment in Wisex has been performing as expected. It is more than 2 years since I made my first investment in Times Square Property Mumbai through Wisex. I expect an exit this year in my investment

They have a fractional Real Estate deal in Pune that has a decent yield

Wisex

Flagged Alternative Investment Platforms

Have added “My Cloud Particle” to the list of  “Flagged”  platforms. The platform has not provided much information on the deals, or the risk and mentions guaranteed returns. There is hardly any information on the business model or team members’ background data.

If there are other platforms that you feel might be too risky to invest , please do comment and we will explore and add them to the list

 

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