REAL Finance Lessons from a 140+ Crore Fund Manager

Should you buy land, an apartment, or invest in the stock market? What would give you the best returns? How should a noob investor get started?
In this video, I talked to Asif Khan, CFA, co-founder of EDGE Asset Management as well as EDGE Research & Consulting. Both of these companies were started in 2018 and have become trusted names in Bangladesh in their respective fields. Prior to wearing the entrepreneur hat, Asif bhai worked as an investment analyst for global firms.
We discussed asset class returns, the stock market scene, how to understand the best investment options, and much more 💸 ! Enjoy! :)
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 1:53 Intro
1:54 - 2:34 Intro of Asif Khan Bhai
2:35 - 6:20 Making an index from scratch
6:21 - 9:36 Is the stock market good or bad?
9:37 - 13:24 The ups and downs of the stock market
13:25 - 20:01 What are the signs and factors of a great and worse company?
20:02 - 20:49 How to find information about the stocks?
20:50 - 23:19 What metrics should you focus on?
23:20 - 27:18 Where should you invest your 100k BDT?
27:19- 31:45 Best time to enter into the stock market
31:46 - 34:23 Other asset classes
34:24 - 46:40 Reading habits
46:41 - 48:06 Early career
48:07 - 50:00 Buy side vs Sales side
50:01 - 52:53 Starting EDGE
52:54 - 55:16 Managing 140 crore BDT
55:17 - 57:43 Philosophical changes regarding investment
57:44 - 1:02:33 Understanding people
1:02:34 - 1:07:46 Investing in Chaldal
1:07:47 - 1:12:16 Investing in other startups
1:12:17 - 1:15:04 Land vs Flat
1:15:05 - 1:18:41 Savings Certificate vs Flat Rental
1:18:42 - 1:20:45 A few more words on Land
1:20:46 - 1:24:14 Building a portfolio with 60k BDT
1:24:15 - 1:25:47 Rules for Startup Investment
1:25:48 - 1:30:07 Managing Greed
1:30:08 - 1:32:58 A quote Asif Bhai lives by
1:32:59 - 1:34:06 Connecting with Asif Bhai
Resources:
Asif Khan's LinkedIn Profile - / akblog
Edge Asset Management - www.edgeamc.com/
WHO AM I:
I'm Fahad, I serve as Sr. Vice President & Head of Product at Pathao, one of the largest technology platforms in Bangladesh/Nepal, recently valued at $150mn+. I studied finance at IBA, University of Dhaka. I make videos about product management, startups, personal productivity, and so on.
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Thanks for watching! :)

[@AhmedFahad]

🔥TIMESTAMPS (Thanks Rahul 🙏) 00:00 - 1:53 Intro 1:54 - 2:34 Intro of Asif Khan Bhai 2:35 - 6:20 Making an index from scratch 6:21 - 9:36 Is the stock market good or bad? 9:37 - 13:24 The ups and downs of the stock market 13:25 - 20:01 What are the signs and factors of a great and worse company? 20:02 - 20:49 How to find information about the stocks? 20:50 - 23:19 What metrics should you focus on? 23:20 - 27:18 Where should you invest your 100k BDT? 27:19- 31:45 Best time to enter into the stock market 31:46 - 34:23 Other asset classes 34:24 - 46:40 Reading habits 46:41 - 48:06 Early career 48:07 - 50:00 Buy side vs Sales side 50:01 - 52:53 Starting EDGE 52:54 - 55:16 Managing 140 crore BDT 55:17 - 57:43 Philosophical changes regarding investment 57:44 - 1:02:33 Understanding people 1:02:34 - 1:07:46 Investing in Chaldal 1:07:47 - 1:12:16 Investing in other startups 1:12:17 - 1:15:04 Land vs Flat 1:15:05 - 1:18:41 Savings Certificate vs Flat Rental 1:18:42 - 1:20:45 A few more words on Land 1:20:46 - 1:24:14 Building a portfolio with 60k BDT 1:24:15 - 1:25:47 Rules for Startup Investment 1:25:48 - 1:30:07 Managing Greed 1:30:08 - 1:32:58 A quote Asif Bhai lives by 1:32:59 - 1:34:06 Connecting with Asif Bhai

[@arefinzaman6010]

Best episode so far in terms of diversity of the content. You may consider bringing in more finance people and investors from different background maybe (e.g P.E. firms, VCs, angels, Corporate investors, islamic finance) with a mix of entrepreneurs/engineers/product people in between. Another idea is foreign investor who has invested in BD.

[@AhmedFahad]

That’s a great suggestion, I’ll try my best. Hope you enjoyed this episode ❤️

[@abuahmed6058]

It is very pleasing that Bangladesh stock market has now some brilliant analysts and fund managers who can supply the investors with the required knowledge .

[@abdullahmahi4490]

Great Pod vaiya. I am currently majoring in CS as an undergrad at an university at Texas. Love your podcast, usually watch your videos while cooking food in my dorm

[@seeamshahidnoor]

An amazing and necessary topic selection! Thanks dost, dekhbo ekhon purata

[@joehenry8480]

ei chelate even comments er khetreo active. That's wholesome to see you guys not only as friends together but also as two generous banglali youtuber. viewer hishabe bepar ta khub e valo lage. Bless you guys.

[@AhmedFahad]

Means a lot dost! Hope you enjoy it ❤️

[@SMTawhidRahmanNuvan]

Really good one. Definitely looking forward to the Series 2 and more about equity, sip & behavioral finance aspects.

[@justtapas]

The resource person is damn good. Please consider series interviews. Quality content. Thumbs up.

[@tawsif_newaz]

Watched the whole video. worth of watching every bit of seconds. Informative podcast and presentation with Asif bhai.

[@SalimPathan]

Great pod. Was always curious about the Bangladeshi equity market but there isn’t a lot of material out there. Learnt a lot from this episode. Good job facilitating the conversation Fahad.

[@AhmedFahad]

Thanks bhai, no dimot from my side! :P

[@heypretom9953]

Very much needed podcast! I don't know how to thank you. Hope to keep on continuing invite such guests

[@AhmedFahad]

Thank you Pretom, appreciate it ❤️

[@mostofamasud3661]

Thankfully, you came up with this podcast idea. Most sophisticated podcast channel I must say. Great Job Brother.

[@rakibonyoutube]

Thanks for bringing such an insightful podcasts! Great Work!

[@AhmedFahad]

My pleasure, Rakib❤

[@onemanarmy2738]

Thank you Fahad vhai for this amazing episode... Requesting you to make an episode on behave of MBA IBA preparation with a talented one.

[@sharifulhridoy]

Thank you so much for those dump questions. Very helpful

[@ahamedularefin9426]

ভালো চ্যানেল, প্রথম বারের মতো দেখলাম

[@arupball1505]

Loved the episode, I usually watch American podcast of these type of content. It's very helpful for a Bangladeshi retail investor. Try Keep bring the leaders of dsex investos of institutional Investors. Thanks

[@NusratMehjabin]

It is one of the best podcasts out there! A big thanks to you for such insightful questions and hats off to Asif Bhai for his elaborative answers. Bhaia, you have mentioned the blog for a couple of times, unfortunately, I can't find the link to that blog. Would you mind sharing link to that blog post that you have been referring?

[@mdmarufkhan9160]

Wow how i miss this episode 😢, Great bhaiya

[@dmciamcoming9541]

Thanks for giving us this kinda content, brother.I appreciate your work.🖤

[@AhmedFahad]

Thanks brother ❤️🙏

[@mahirhaque1801]

Good stuff even I learned a fair bit. I don't think Bangladeshi investors truly appreciate the true value of the Shanchoi Potro. It is quite remarkable to get guaranteed returns of 11%.

[@AhmedFahad]

Glad you found it interesting ❤️

[@rijvi306]

It was amazing video...thank to share knowledge with us

[@farhaduddin5056]

mind blowing discussion.

[@suproticdas1367]

Fahad Vai, I was on waiting eagerly!! Chilen kothay?? Etodin? Jai hok!! Now starting to watch this video!!

[@AhmedFahad]

❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@azimuddinahamed]

Fahad bhai! Amazing content

[@AhmedFahad]

Thanks Azim ❤️

[@Passiveinvestmentsinbangladesh]

উপস্থাপনা অনেক শার্প হয়েছে এই পর্বে

[@FactFeedDaily_Dose]

​ @Ahmed Fahad Podcat's name should be "The BizNerd Millionaire" btw, it's my personal opinion, tech Duniya, "Millionaire" word Sara feel Kom lage. the word millionaire indicates in our Subconscious mind - ( Finance, startup, smart work, success, patience, money, and finally 'attention '. Podcast er topic toa ঘুরে ফিরে এইগুলার দিকে যায় most time . That's why my brain hits this name. Thank You :)

[@DigontaChowdhury]

It will be awesome if you list all the books that Asif vai recommended.

[@raq007]

Content is so nice. May I ask, even with such posh mic with noise cancelling feature, why there is noise and echo in the output ? I understand the echo of meeting room, but need to know about the background noise :). Thanks

[@theoryofh2098]

Great video

[@mashrurkabirnafis7934]

Top-notch

[@sadmanrahik1789]

Really glad, thanks for the wonderful podcast. Could u plz share the lists of the books mentioned around 39:00.. What to read to become like Asif Khan? Thank u again for the valuable episode bro🙂

[@asiful7243]

Valuation by mckinsey

[@neelims.u.m1024]

Where is this blogpost? Can anyone link me to them

[@TradeWithTushar]

Bangladesh stock market trading + investing shikhte chai... kivabe shikhbo ???💙

[@mdakibzabed2104]

ভাই, বাংলাদেশের স্টক মার্কেট নিয়ে ডিটেইলস একটা পডকাস্ট চাই।

[@melancholy659]

plz bring CTO on the podcast

[@aymans.portfolio]

I promise Ill be here as a guest oneday

[@AhmedFahad]

Inshallah ❤️

[@MahdeeMushfiqueKamal]

One Suggestion: This interview is quite structured. Please add timestamp on the video.

[@AhmedFahad]

Done :)

[@voiceofmillat4168]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jijyat7956]

2010-2020 who was in power. S. Hasina, it proves that how dangerous this lady is for Bangladesh and its economy

[@AbuAsh-hz8vn]

bro to much ad break , please fixed this issue

[@harismohammadwahedi.superi2339]

In Bangladesh perspective, no.technical & fundamental approach don’t work.only works Mamu and kaku.This is the fact bro.

[@taifnafin3868]

Biznerd will better option to me

[@itkanbinsarwar2334]

bhaiya Biznerds ta valo laghse name...but etar meaning ki bujhacche?

[@AhmedFahad]

“Business Nerds” - it describes folks obsessed with understanding the inner workings of businesses and the people behind them! ❤️

[@itkanbinsarwar2334]

@@AhmedFahad wow bhaiya... Great!!

[@mdmamun-wn5js]

nice voice

[@gazimuhammadabdullahmahmud5158]

BAF Mig-29 flying around during the podcast 😀

[@AhmedFahad]

😂

[@shahriar.alam0]

😂😂😂

[@azmain.youtube]

Excellent production of discerning analysis Great @ahmedfahad

[@mohammadakibulalam3850]

Vai camera angle ta temon valo chilo na

[@fatemabegum1281]

বাংলাদেশের শেয়ার মার্কেট শেখার কিছুই নাই | কোন শিক্ষাই কাজ দেয়না | what is long term,২০১০-২০২৩ অপেক্ষা করতে করতে নিস্ব হয়ে গেছি |

[@Nirvanaattainer54]

দেখুন, উল্টা পাল্টা শেয়ার চড়া দামে কিনে শেয়ার মার্কেট কে দুষলে হবে না। একটু আধুনিক হন।

[@dollarpointofview]

English + Bengali = ReadyMix Radhuni Khichuri

[@mrkiba1781]

so what

[@prottashaalam3247]

Biznerds

[@sumixam1662]

biznerd naamta beshi nerdy hoye jaay(personal opinion)

[@AhmedFahad]

Appreciate the comment ❤️

[@meherabhossen9305]

💓💓💓

[@AhmedFahad]

❤️

[@Investornetworth]

এত বাংলা ইংলিশে মিশায়া কথা বলছেন কি কারনে। হয় বাংলায় বলেন নাহলে ইংরেজিতে বলেন। (ফিন্যান্সিয়াল টার্মস) গুলো ঠিক আছে এছাড়া বাংলায় করেন। অনেক শিক্ষনীয়। ধন্যবাদ

[@prantoinjamul2695]

ফিন্যান্সিয়াল টার্মসের বাংলা "আর্থিক পরিভাষা"। নিজেই তো বাংলা ঠিকমতন সবজায়গায় ব্যবহার করতে পারছেন না,অন্যর কাছে জবাবদিহি চাচ্ছেন! একজন ব্যাক্তি কিভাবে কোন ভাষায় কোন সুবিধা অনুযায়ী ভাষা ব্যবহার করবেন এটা তার ব্যক্তিগত ব্যাপার। সম্মান দিন।

[@Investornetworth]

@@prantoinjamul2695 আমি জানতাম এটাতেই আইসা দাঁড়াবেন সমস্যা হচ্ছে আমি বলেই দিয়েছি সেটা। আন্দাজি কুযুক্তি না করে বাংলা ভাষাটাকে অপমান করবেন না।

[@Investornetworth]

@@prantoinjamul2695 পোদ্দারী না করে বাংলার সাথে ইংরেজি মিশাইলেই শিক্ষিত হয় না। একজন ব্যাক্তি বাংলার সাথে ইংরেজি মিশায়ে বললে আমার মতামত দেওয়ার অধিকার আছে। আমার মতামকে সম্মান করুন।

[@akibunnur240]

F

[@slcprofessional3748]

You are limiting your audience by mixing English with Bangla.

[@meidle4832]

Why they talking engলিষ??

[@Moin1983]

Important 📖 25:04 40:10 40:38

[@shoykatparvez8196]

কিছুই বোঝা জাইনা। ফালতু show. If you want to make an English show then make it 100%.

[@sabbir__ahmed_shuvo]

Can i get the fb id/page/yt channel of asif khan? From where i can learn more from him

[@melancholy659]

biznerds best name.

[@AhmedFahad]

❤️

[@adarrashid]

Dude I always love you contents. Need More content about Financial Module's. Yap "Biznerd" looks catchy.

[@AhmedFahad]

Appreciate the kind words! ❤️🙏

[@fahimsiddique7624]

BIZZBUZZ

[@kaniiz]

"BizNerds" is better bhaiya 👌