Abhishek Gupta is a SEBI registered research analyst with registration number INH000015668 and a full-time small and microcap investor. He founded GRAASSP Equity Research Services.
Abhishek Gupta is a finance professional whose educational journey has been marked by excellence and dedication. He laid the foundation for his career with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Delhi University, where he honed his understanding of fundamental financial principles. Building upon this strong base, he pursued a Master’s in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from the prestigious Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM). This advanced degree equipped him with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex world of finance with confidence and expertise.
Embarking on his journey with newspapers at 22, he discovered a deep hunger for knowledge, propelling him towards higher education where he could apply insights gained from reading. Completing his MBA expanded his intellectual horizons, enabling him to visualize the world map and process information comprehensively. Eager to utilize his newfound knowledge, he pursued a career integrating insights from both newspapers and books.
By chance, he found himself employed at Religare, a brokerage firm, where he gained invaluable insights into the practical workings of the market. However, the market crash of January 2008 caught him off guard. Engaged in trading derivatives with clients’ funds but lacking sufficient knowledge of risk management, he incurred substantial losses for them. This experience prompted a soul-searching quest for answers amidst the chaos. During this introspective period, he stumbled upon “The Intelligent Investor,” a seminal book providing a historical overview of the US stock market spanning a century.
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Through the lens of this historical perspective, he came to understand that black swan events, such as the Great Depression of 1929, the Oil Crisis of 1970, the Dotcom bubble in 2000, and more recently, the Covid-19 pandemic, are intrinsic to the stock market’s volatility. This realization was further solidified by delving into another investment classic recommended by Warren Buffet, “Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits.” The wisdom from these texts crystallized into a simple yet profound investment philosophy: conduct thorough research to identify companies with significant growth potential and hold onto them for the long term, regardless of any market upheavals.
Armed with this newfound philosophy, he resumed investing in the market in 2011 through a SIP, starting with a modest sum of Rs 5,000 monthly. With each passing year and increase in salary, he incrementally raised his investment, setting a target of reaching Rs 1 crore by 2020. Although he achieved this goal slightly later, in September 2021.
Over the course of 13 years, he successfully generated an impressive CAGR of 20% for both his personal portfolio and those entrusted to him by loved ones. With this track record, he awaited the opportunity to take the leap and establish his own equity advisory firm. The impetus finally arrived in March 2023, and there has been no looking back since then.
With a wealth of experience behind him, Abhishek Gupta began his new venture in stock market research and advisory for investors in India with the official registration of his stock market research service company, GRAASSP Equity Research Services, in March 2024.
