Beyond the Index: A Practical Guide to Factor Investing, Value, and Momentum

By Shubham Dixit

You've Mastered the Basics. Now, It's Time to Systematically Outperform the Market.
The S&P 500 is the starting line, not the finish line. If you are an intermediate investor-someone who already understands index funds, budgets, and the long game-you're ready for the strategic, data-driven edge that Wall Street professionals use to beat the averages. This book, written by Finance Strategist Shubham Dixit, cuts through the complexity of quantitative finance to give you a clear, proven roadmap for building a portfolio designed for higher returns. This is not about stock-picking; it's about tilting your portfolio toward scientifically proven drivers of return.
Inside This Advanced Guide, You Will Master: Factor Investing Demystified: Learn what the academic "factors" (like Value and Momentum) are, why they work, and why they are paid a long-term risk premium.The Value Engine: How to use simple metrics like P/E and P/B to systematically find the cheap, unloved companies that drive massive catch-up gains.Momentum Mania: The psychology of riding winning streaks. Master the mechanical rules needed to capture trends while avoiding emotional traps.The Quality Defense: How to use factors like high ROE and low debt to build a portfolio that survives recessions better than the average market.The All-Weather Portfolio: Discover how the negative correlation of Value and Momentum cancels out volatility, making your combined portfolio smoother and emotionally easier to hold.Tax Optimization: Strategies for using tax-advantaged accounts (including specific guidance for Indian and Global investors) to maximize your after-tax returns.Your Biggest Enemy is Your Own Impatience.
Factor investing works, but it requires discipline. This book gives you the "Rulebook" to overcome the Factor Droughts and the behavioral urge to chase performance. Stop settling for "average." Become the strategic pilot of your financial future.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FT25MZCQ
• ISBN13: 9798267488143
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"