Warren Buffett says “If you don’t know jewellery, know a Jeweller”, meaning that if you don’t have stock-picking skills, find someone who does.
The stock advisory market has a number of reputed and top-notch players such as Equitymaster, Basant Maheshwari’s Basant Top 10, HBJ Capital, S. P. Tulsian, Stock Axis etc, etc. These services promise to uncover hidden multi-bagger stocks. Some of them have had great success, while others have failed.
Let’s objectively analyze the performance of Katalyst Wealth, which is run by Ekansh Mittal. Some of his stock picks are in public domain while others are not. Obviously, I cannot reveal the names of the stock picks that are not in public domain. However, what is important is that the stocks that are in public domain are still great buys.
First, the good news is that Katalyst Wealth’s stock picks have given a return of 60% over 24 months. This, as any accomplished investor will tell you, is a great achievement. If you can consistently compound your wealth at 20%, your money grows 6 times in 10 years. If you can get a 25% return, your money grows 9 times in 10 years. At 30%, your money increases 13 times in 10 years. In other words, at 30%, Rs. 1 lakh becomes Rs. 13.78 lakh in 10 years. In 20 years, Rs. 1 lakh becomes Rs. 1.90 crore. In 30 years, Rs. 1 lakh becomes Rs. 26.19 crore. Impressive, isn’t it?
This strong performance by Katalyst Wealth has been attained by focusing on a few small-cap and mid-cap stocks, with strong fundamentals and low valuations.
Leading the list of winning stocks is Cera Sanitary Ware, which was recommended in October 2011 at the price of Rs. 200. At the CMP of Rs. 860, one is looking at a 350% gain in 2 ½ years, which is incredible by any standards.
Next in line are stocks like VST Tillers, Amara Raja Batteries, Supreme Industries, IPCA Labs, Atul Auto, CARE, Swaraj Engines etc, each of which have given fabulous returns. Several of these stocks have given 100% + gains.
The best thing is that these stocks are still strong performers and can be bought even now. You can read the research reports to come to terms with the potential and risk factors of each stock.
Among the recently recommended stocks that are not in public domain is a consumer goods company that scores well on all parameters such as strong management, debt-free status, market dominance etc. The stock has given quick-fire returns of 50% since Katalyst Wealth recommended it. Similarly, another small-cap pharma company, which was recommended recently, has given quick-fire gains to its delighted investors.
Of course, this is not to suggest that all of Katalyst Wealth’s stock picks are winners or have given quick-fire gains. Some have disappointed and given losses. Others have just languished for a long period.
Fortunately, at the end of the day, the winning stocks have heavily outnumbered the losing stocks and this has contributed to the strong overall performance of the portfolio.
Another unique feature of Katalyst Wealth’s service is Ekansh Mittal’s constant goading that investors periodically share their portfolio allocation details with him. He reviews the portfolio and offers suggestions on whether they should increase or decrease their allocations. So, there is a lot of hand-holding that you may not get with the other advisory services. If you are a rookie investor, this kind of hand-holding can help soothe your nerves and increase your confidence.
The other positive feature of this service is that unlike other advisory services that smother you with stock recommendations (a pick a week, 52 stocks in a year!), Katalyst recommends only a few high-conviction stock ideas in a year.
The sense I get is that Ekansh Mittal is very conservative in his stock picks. He hates taking chances and risking money. If he does make a mistake (which is rare but not unexpected), he is quick to recommend an exit before further damage is caused. Also, he likes to stick to stocks and sectors that he understands and is comfortable with. All traits of a sensible value investor, who is investing for the long-term.
So, if you are looking for a stock advisory service, you need to give Katalyst Wealth serious consideration. At a rock-bottom fee of Rs. 5,500 for 6 months, you really do not have much to lose and everything to gain.
I do not think his recommendations are really moat . There are stocks which have been halved after his recommendations , although he claims to have let the member book profit . A growth stock would not detract from the upward trajectory . There are some stocks seems to have been recommendations not on balance sheet or any other thing .
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You should also cover ace investor Siddharth Oberoi of Prudentequity.com. He has a strike rate of 95%. Much better than all other advisers put together. Check out the website, that guy is generating 50% compounded annual returns each year.
I agree with the above commentator. PrudentEquity.Com has generated 127% in 24 months. This is more than double than those that you just covered. Will love to hear more on the investment logic.
Your website rakesh-jhunjhunwala is doing good work for small investors like me. Keep it up!!
Dear Subrat Kar
Though iam hearing first time of prudentequity , i thought ke i will visit the site
from october 13( the present bull market almost started from that period)
there are 12 calls given while the current price of only 2 stocks are stated.
All the calls from jan13 & the name of the stock and the current price is stated well with the % of appreciation HIGHLIGHTED.
while
for the remaining 9 stocks the current price is two xx for two digit priced stocks and 3xxx for three digit priced calls except one xed call which current price as 2xx!!
for the reason which is self explantory!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very disturbing article on Ekansh Mittal of Katalyst Wealth. Several consumer complaints have been filed. Here is a link to one on them http://www.consumercomplaints.in/complaints/wwwkatalystwealthcom-fraud-company-biggest-fraud-ekansh-mittal-c772169.html
I will not agree with that article, its fake, infact i was duped by HGJ CAPITAL,they offered a multibagger advisory subscription for Rs.5000/ per annum, i subscribed,but i did not get any call for 2 months,when i contacted them, they said that now it is Rs.15000/ and you have to pay Rs.10000/ more i was shocked, i said refund my 5000/ in reply the fellow mocked me like a rowdy and asked my credit card numbewr telling me, he will subscribe me again using my credit card number, i lost my 5000/ and after 1 year they are so shameless they are calling me every day with different offer,every day a different person calls with different number, they are so shameless that inspite of my warning and my insults they keep calling.
SORRY ITS HBJ CAPITAL
then what according to you all (Websites’s followers and Author’s) would be the best service for multibagger recomendations. I have been looking for this service and have been researching on net but there is hardly any relevent content available plus i find it hard to believe on their performance reports.
My requirements are:
Portfolio: 4 Lacs
Looking for: 1)Multibagger Recommendation service with good track record.
2)Should not be providing too much information ( like what you get in SPTulsian’s service) because i won’t be able find time to utilise all the information presented
Can give upto 35 k a year but the service had to be real good with a dedicated analyst.
kindly share your experiences regarding these services.
Dear Arjun provide me d details of best trading advisory company in India,who can give near term,short term, positional calls?thanks
I have no knowledge about trading. It appears difficult to consistently make money from it and it also requires a special kind of temperament which I lack. Have you tried popular trading forums like traderji.com & mudraa.com? People out there help each other out and also appear to be doing well.
Another option is to try out paid sites like stockaxis.com which offer a free trial. They also have a weekly report card of their performance. I did sign up for a trial. Their calls are few but appear to be well thought out. StockAxis also recommends stocks based on fundamental parameters.
capitalvia.com also offers a free trial (I haven’t tried it). So does poweryourtrade.com. There are many others that you will find on google. I suggest you take the trial/ sign up for short periods and see what you are comfortable with.
Dear arjun thanks a lot for your reply.I also want to ask you that there r lots of best options in long term equity advisory…so which 1 to go for…which 1 is best among all?basant maheshvari,above katalyst,equitymaster,stock axis,or any other which 1 is best?? Thanks…
All of these names are highly reputed and with a good track record. The stocks are chosen after due diligence and their performance is actively monitored. There is some over-lapping in the stock picks over a period of time, which is understandable. Basant Maheshwari, Katalyst & EquityMaster don’t offer trading calls, while StockAxis and poweryourtrade do. Finding winning stocks is a very slow and laborious process and there are several months when there are no buy calls. Also, there are many instances where the stock picks do not turn out well, at least in the short-term. So, it is important to develop your own conviction in the stock by reading research reports instead of buying on someone’s recommendation. Then, even if the stock price plunges, you will have the confidence to hold on and even buy more. Patience and good stock selection is really the key to making money from stocks.
Dear Arjun,
I am paid member of stockaxis, they are very honest adviser in market, they have recommended heritage to me and its superb call.
I was member of both katalystwealth.com and paulasset.com…Over the last 2 years I earned better return in paulasset recommendations than katalystwealth..The best part paulasset.com is offering the service at lowest and very nominal cost..They also offer 4 months trial at Rs-500…Due to difference in subscription fees and better return I stayed with paulasset and leave katalystwealth recently…
The surprising fact is the mastermind behind paulasset.com (Prasenjit Paul) is just 23 years old..!! It’s really unbelievable looking at his track record,expertise and performance..
So whats his new recommendation ?
How can I disclose paid recommendation from paulasset.com? It will be unfair..
How much return u earn in Paul asset since last 2 year???
How much return u earn in Paul asset since last 2 year??? What is difference in katalyst & Paul asset as u have subscription of both…plz. Brief in detail as I m also member if katalyst…..it will help us a lot if u tell in brief….thanks
Investing over the last 2 years as per paulasset.com my portfolio is at 88% annualized return..Although Paul indicated such high return can’t sustain forever but he assures at least 25% annualized return even during market crash..
Difference between paulasset.com and katalystwealth.com is that paulasset has lower subscription rate at the same time earning better return…Moreover Mr. Paul really cares a lot for us…
many of paul assets recommendations where recommended by other advisories like prudent, katalyst at earlier levels. like acrysil, adifine, canfin etc Most of his multibaggers picks have already multiplied
I have both Paul asset and Katalyst . I would definitely say the recommendation stocks of both are High quality not any stock. Most of the stocks have given spectacular returns in this bull market. I have prudent equity also with me too. Prudent is very very conservative. He will not buy anything which is slightly expensive. Being conservative sometime misses the bus but good returns as he believe gone is gone and next bus will come. You can keep Paul and Katalyst in one basket and Prudent in another.
Av plz. Tell me between katalyst & Paul asset which one is more better in terms of return on wealth??? What is your experience?? By how much margin who is ahead??
% return is not important, but the quality and type of recommendation is much more important. Their % is mentioned on website you can check. The best part of Paul is trial for 4 months. But If you want real solid research Prudent is real different.
I totally agree with you. With Prudentequity.com one feels like in safe hands. Have you talked with the Prudent guy. Amazing knowledge of markets and stocks I must say. What you experience with others if you have talked? Will help in separating Barsaati Mendak from those that will stay for long. Thanks in advance.
Hi Ponty
Can you please mail me your Email Id or Moblie no. I want to subscribe to Prudent or Katalyst. I think your advice will help me lot.
Regards
Ali
chirag_ali@yahoo.com
Hi AV
Can you please mail me your Email Id or Moblie no. I want to subscribe to Prudent or Katalyst. As you have both of these your advice will help me lot.
Regards
Ali
chirag_ali@yahoo.com
pontychopra@gmail.com
Av ultimately its return on wealth is matter nothing else….so on that point view who is first..???
Nice discussion is going on…Here I want to add few worst stocks tips provider(but popular) which every investors should avoid –
1. Poweryourtrade.com (Many analysts,4-5 recommendation per day,less than 50% success ratio)
2. Equitymaster.com (They are expert in marketing,full of lengthy and promotional emails, use that site for information, but don’t invest as per their recommendations)
3.HBJ capital (I personally lose 5 Lakhs from there reco, irritating marketing tele-calls)
Any investor should avoid the above 3 worst providers…Instead go for Paul Asset or Katalyst or prudent…My favourite Paul Asset because the subscription charge is the lowest among..
Yes varun agreed, nice discussion is going,which helps many….still view on some of famous advisory left like basant maheshvari….
Thanks varun for good information and advice varun , can you give me some advice on impetus advisor
Yes varun agreed, nice discussion is going,which helps many….still view on some of famous advisory left like basant maheshvari….
Frankly Basant advisory is waste of money. Charges 50k for actually one stock in a year. Too silly this is.
Hello. I just wanted to know your experience with prudent equity. Even i am thinking of going for their subscription service. I browsed through the website, returns are really impressive, but one question that comes to my mind is, how will the services perform during bear phase.
Would be helpful if you share your experience.
I am not sure of that. The guy running the show has been a full time investor for 19 years. That experience should keep us handy in case of bear market.
What about Abundance Stock Advisors? Do you think his calls are good?? He charges a meagre 4K per annum.
The kind of returns promised by these PMS are unrealistic…anybody who follows market regularly would know this…I would only advice to get in if you know somebody personally who has befitted from them….market fell by 8% in two weeks whereas my portfolio fell by less than 2%…I do not subscribe to any PMS..
Is anybody have experience with Niveza from pune and stockaxis. Please share your views.
I’ve subscribed to Niveza two weeks ago and haven’t received one call since. They have said that Markey is very unstable so they have not issued any calls. I really hope that I e not been duped. Anyone had any experiences with this company? ?
If you got any information about niveza please contact me with the following email addresses rameshdampuru6@gmail.com.
I subcribed to paul asset n prudent equity I can say that Prudent equity is the best. Once you join them there is no looking back. Most of paulassets stock were already suggested by prudent equity at lower rates.
realy i want to invest , can u recommend where will can i get adviseo for long or short term investment
WANT REPORT
Can some one give a feedback on Abundance stock advisors, on the quality of their stock recommendation.
Hi Venkatakrishnan Jayaraman,
Did you subscribe to Abundance advisors or get any feedback from anyone please? I watched the video on youtube and it looked very good!
Appreciate your response, as I am looking to avail the services of a reliable, good and reasonably charging stock advisor. Thank you!
I have not received any feedback for Abundance Stock Advisors, hence i have gone ahead with Paul Asset.. so far so good with Paul Asset.
You can also go with http://www.moneyworks4me.com/.. its good too
If anybudy have idea about performance of niveza . please. Share your experience.
I have not satisfaction with existing equitymaster performance . anybody suggest best advisers for Short to long term with reasonable changes. My email address is rameshdampuru6@gmail.com