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Lead SourceKey InsightsUser typeNameWhat do you do ? locationAgeGenderHobbies/interestsApps on your phone where do you spend your time ? where do you spend your money ? at this stage in life what do you priorities and why ? What is your relationship with money ? how do you go about investing ?
what sort of investments have you made ?
where do you get you investments/market news ? do you listen to influencers for making investment decision , if yes whom/where?is social media you main sourse of investment news ? (if yes, which platform ) When did you opened your DMAT account ? which broker do you use ? when did you started investing could you break down your portfolio (in percentage) which asset class have you parked you money ? If I give you 1 lakh today , how would you invest your money ? which stage are you in achieving your financial goals ? how would you rate your personal finance management how would you rate your investment literacyhow much do you know about mutual funds ? (elaborate) do you know the difference between MF and index fund ? (elaborate) how many mutual funds have you invested in ? do you have any investment in index funds or indices ? what is your investment risk profile how much of you income do you invest each month ? (percentage) what is your investment frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, quater, annual) do you like investing in new asset class ? (innovator vs risk aversive) Investment platforms how do you use each platform ? (name of platform > for what you use it ? ) what is your main platform , and why ? do you prefer web or app ? have you heard about smallcase (yes/no) when did you hear about small case (time)how did you hear or learnt about small case (channels)what made you jump on the platform (trigger, trust, influence) What value do they see in Smallcase ? What are their triggers ?what is the problem with small case / what you dont like about the platform what do you percieve about small case (positioning ) wrt to investments, ease of use, who do you think they are positioning to, branding etcWhat are the current barriers with Smallcase ? What problems can smallcase solve to make the experience better ?what shall be your alternative/or what options did you consider while making the decision to use smallcasehow many products have you invested from smallcaseHave you invested in premium smallcases?how frequent you go about checking new products on smallcaseHave you recommended Smallcase to your friends?
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saketh- experimental platform(not active investor)
- they are passive w.r.t rebalancing
- studies on fund manager & their details
- uses 4 credit cards + not happy with cred
- high effort to filter smallcase vs other stocks
- need 1 platform for all asset classes
passive investorManikPM @ velocityGurgaon28maleonline strategy games, chessscreener, tickettape, netflix, cred, culfittopics - productivity, forbes, travel, follows startupsnetflix, cultfitcareer growth(product/start ups)US stocks, crypto, small case, equity, MFtickettape, screenerNo. mostly personal researchNo3years backZerodha20185% US syocks, 5% crypto, 10% small case
remaining MFs & evergreen stocks
50% of savingsNo specific gaols8/107/10ExpertYes. Invests in bothYeshigh50% of savingsno patterninnovatorKite, coin, smallcase, coin DCXKite, coin, smallcase, coin DCX - for investments
tickertape, screener - for analysis
appsyes2 years backmarketing buzz, influencers (multiple touch points)- minimal stress req to JTBDplatform for experimentation- rebalancing is passive(I can decipher the changes required)
- allocation stocks is mostly equal
- all asset classes not covered
- minimal interference of mine + they manage dynamically
- confusion b/w smallcase vs other stocks(kite)
- US stocks not available
reserach about stocks in basket2No3/month
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saketh- Actively investing - fan of concept + no research req + dyamic MF
- loves cred for UX, jackpots, bill payments
- Inerest in premium but not w/o any details
active investorShaliniStrategy @ tata cliqMumbai32femalelong format reader, beauty & fashion enthuforums, k-pop, k-drama, discord, twitterm FB, instanetflix, prime, calm, ola, canva, swiggy, spotify, vversefinancial stability on careerMFs, US stcoks, smallcaseDont spent time. Not smartNo2 years backZerodha201780% smallcase, 20% MFsNo gaols + looking to structure3/103/10Just okNohigh15% of savingsno patterninnovatorpolicybazar, kite, scripbox, smallcase, IND moneypolicybazar - MFs
scripbox - MFs + US stocks
Rest - equity
bothsenior(fund manager)2 years backsenior(fund manager)concept + less effortthematic + seamless flow to invest-rebalancing flow & communication
-significat extra amout to rebalance (sometimes)
- premium has not details
-rebalancing flow & communication
-significat extra amout to rebalance (sometimes)
- premium has not details
CAGR, volatality filter4No1/month
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sakethActively investing - for less research effort + basket allocatios basis budget, SIP in equity, diversifying portfolioactive investorManemsearch specialist @ googleVizag26maleVOD, gym, swimmingCAGR, mint, MC, cred, cultfitfood, tv shows/series, movies, debates, musiczee5, sonyliv, netflix, prime, hotstar, BB, swiggy, zomatomarriageMF, smallcase, equityMC, mint, tradingyou.com, screenerNo2 years backZerodha2018Mid stage (from MF)8/106/10ExpertYesYesMedium30% of savingsMonthly (SIPs)CAGR, kite, smallcaseall for investmentsweb - analysis
app - investment
1 years backno/less analysis effortSIP in equity, no manual selection of stocks
% allocation basis budget
- premium has no details- premium has no detailsCAGR, weightage, small/mid/large allocation2No2/month
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saketh-Actively investing - for thematic concept with transparency & control
-realising tax for every relance process
- explorinf new cases but couldnt find
- Inerest in premium but not w/o any details
active investorNirekamarketing @ quickoBangalore25femalebook reading, podcasts, hangoutsslice, coin, wazirex, credbook reading, podcasts, hangoutsnetflix, prime hotstar, spotifycareer growthMF, smallcase, equity, cryptorecommendation from firends, family etc.No3 years backZerodha201550% smallcase, 40% equity, 10% MF + cryptoNo specific gaols7/108/10ExpertYesYeshigh40% of savingsno patterncoin, wazirex, smallcase, zerodhaall for investmentsappyes3 years backthematic investing concept intregedtrasparency on your money + control(no lockin)- taxes when rebalanced
- somtimes order placing issues
- unable to find new smallcases added
- capital req is high for premium cases
- premium has no details
- taxes when rebalanced
- somtimes order placing issues
- unable to find new smallcases added
- capital req is high for premium cases
- premium has no details
3No2/month
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sakethchurnedNitinpersonal businessDelhi NCRmale
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nakulSmallcase good as a concept but not enough detailed info on financials of companies Not a userJayesh BhatiaAVP sales and marketing Pune39MaleMotorcycling Debt (PPF, equity and ELSS mutual funds Money control, ET money No, depend om my own research and reading of annual reportsPartly10 years backZerodha201160% equity, 30% MF's & 10% debtVery goodVery goodUnderstand it wellYesMediumMonthlyRisk aversiveKIte - stocks , ICICI mutual fundsYesVia zerodha 2 years backLinkedinNot enough detailed financial information on companiesNo
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nakulInteresting but took some research to understand what exactly smallcase doesNot a userVarad MoreCAMumbai24maleFinance blogs, poetry, trekkingPrime, netflix, swiggy, hotstarMutual funds and PPFMoney control, ET money No, family has a financial advisor7 years backEdelweiss201588% MF's and 12% PPFVery goodVery goodUnderstand it wellYesNoMediumMonthlyRisk averseEdelweiss, MF brokersICICI mutual funds and edelweissYesVia edelweiss pop up 2 years backLinkedinCurated list of stocks, diversified porfolio and reduced research timeEntry barrier into some smallcases is highNo
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nakulEarly adopter of smallcase, particularly likes that he can invest in specfic segments rather than having to do research about individual companies in that segment active investorNavin BaidCX/UI lead @ LenovoMumbai40MaleFinance blogs, travelSwiggy, Cred, Coin, KiteStocks, MF's and SmallcasesMoney control, ET money , whatsapp groupsNo, I do my own researchNo15 years backZerodha200855% equity, 25% Smallcases and 25% MF'sIn the same order as the breakdownVery goodVery goodUnderstand it wellYesYesHighMonthlyNo, understand equity, Smallcases and MF's the bestKite, Coin, Smallcase.ICICI mutual fundsKite, Coin, Smallcase.ICICI mutual fundsApp for kite, desktop for smallcaseYesThrough zerodha universe 3 years backDiscovery of segments is very good, operating costs lower than MF's well managed smallcasesRebalancing, settlement of stocks across kite and smallcase when something is soldPeople that know and understand equittiesDisoverability on mobile app not as good as desktop, UI needs to be improved5noEvery week
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nakulLack of trust in smallcase because fund managers do not have skin in the game as they do not have to be invested in the smallcasesNot a userSandeep SomasundarFamily businessBangalore31MaleMarathons, Writing about personal financeKite, Coin, Swiggy, NetflixYoutube, Netflix, Prime, exercisingStocks, MF's and ETF'sFinance blogs, finshots, youube content, moneycontrol ET money etcNo I do my own researchNo4 years backZerodha201860% equity, 40% MF's, some PPFVery goodVery goodUnderstand it wellYes4YesMediumMonthlyNo, prefer to stick to what i understand wellCoin, KiteCoin and kiteKite, Stocks and ETF'sKite & coin appYesThrough zerodha universe 2 years backGood concept, but questionable outcomes on actual resultsFund managers do not have any targets nor do they have to be invested in the smallcasesBeginner to intermediate investorsEntry barrier into some smallcases, subscription chargesMutual fundsNONo
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nakulVery conservative investor, will invest in smallcase purely because of zerodha trust and that he doesnt have to do too much research as portfolios are curatedNot a userTushar BangeraFreelancerMumbai42MaleMarketing, writing, blogsSwiggy, gpay, cred, liciousYoutube, Netflix, Prime, exercisingLIC policies, 2 mutual fundsLinkiedin, InfluencersYes, Nithin kamath, finshotsyes, linkedin3 years backHDFC secuirities201980% LIC policies, 20% MF'sMediumlowNot very muchno2nolowMonthlyNo, low risk preferredICICI mutual funds, LICLIC, ICICIYesThrough YT adyoutube, Ankur warikooTrust (will be)thinks its a good concept, willing to get inMore accessible smallcases and nudges based on the users prefrences
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NakulInteresting concept but feels smallcase is missing the aspect of goal based investing, difficult to understand netwotrth across kite, coin and smallcaseCasual userDaanish suhailCo founder PlayoBangalore31MaleMotorcycling , video makingSwiggy, cred, coin, kite, smallcase, netlfix, amazonExercising, Netflix, youtubeMF's through coin, scripboxFriends, influencerstake advice from experienced friendsInstagram, LI3 yearsKite201960% MF, 30% stocks, 10% PPF, 5% cryotosEarly, feels he started lateGoodMediumUnderstand it wellYes5NoHighMonthlyHigh rosk high reward preferredKite, Coin, Smallcase,ScripboxKite stocks, coin & scripbox for MF'sCoin, prefers mutual fund conceptAppYEsZerodhaLinkedin, Instagramtrust from zerodha
Good concept of investing in thematic stock baskets
High entry barriers and subscription costs in some cases, does not want to pay that much money upfrontHigh entry barriers, SIP's are also high in some casesrarely
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Nakulsmallcases managed by good fund managers, trusts the results. does not have to do technical analysis himselfactive investorSidhant JainFreelancerNew delhi24MaleMarketing, personal financeSwiggy, kite, coin, cred, smallcase, netflix, amazon, zepto, dunzoYoutube, Netflix, Prime, Run his own business and his mothersImportantStocks, MF's, CryptoInfluencers, youtubeyesInstagram, youtube, linkedin2 yearskite202060% direct stocks, 30% MF's, 10% cryptoearlyGoodgoodUnderstand it wellYes5nohighMonthlyyesKite, coin, smallcase, WazirXKite for stocks, coin for MF's & wazir x for cryptoKite, stocks are primary method of investment AppYes2021, via shashank udupaInstagramtrust from udupa and ankur warikoo
No lock in period, easy discovery of smallcases, segments
Kite and smallcase integration is not great - holdings are not updated in real time after a partial sale Some smallcases entry barrier is high and subscription costs are also involved4Noweekly
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SubhashActively investing because of ease of use and saves research timeActive investorShubham KhandelwalPM @ RazorpayRajasthan28MaleDirect stocks, mutual funds, gold, SmallcaseZerodha2019Zerodha for stocks, Kuvera for Gold, Smallcase and Mutual fundsYes2020A mix of multiple channels: Zerodha investment news/ Warikoo’s video /Insta adsSaves research timeLack of clarity on chargesYes
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NakulActive investor, feels omboarding and curation of smallcases needs to be a lot better. Needed to do a lot of the discovery and research herself Active investorPrakya VasudevanPM @ squadcastBangalore26femaleTrekking, diving,Swiggy, netflix, Kite, Bigbasket, amazon, dunzoOutdoors, Netlfix, Youtubetravel, trekking, diving lessonsLearing, professional development Values moneyStocks via smallcase and 2 SIP s in mutual fundsYoutube, finshots, Used to but i do my own research on smallcase nowless than a yearZerodha202075% smallcase, 25% MF'sEarlyGoodmediumunderstand it wellNo2noMedium40%MonthlyNoKite, smallcaseSmallcase, kiteSmallcaseappYes2021Capstone projecytCuriosityGood segmentation, but requires time to searchnot enough personalized recommendations
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SubhashActively investing becuase of the flexibility to create basketsActive investorRohit RohinkarBusiness head, Holofy India-MaleCryptos, Stocks, VC backed start up, Mutual funds, SmallcaseZerodha2016Binance, Zerodha, Tyke, Groww, SmallcaseYes2021Insta Ads or Youtube videosCustomization/ BucketingUpdation doesn’t happen automatically, UI difference on mobile vs desktop is different, elaborate details are not available on mobile, clarity on the growth of individual stocksYes
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SubhashChurned because is highly aware of everything and uses Zerodha directly, don't want to pay to Smallcase for any form of advisoryChurnedRushiPM @ StartupAndhra pradeshMaleStocks, Bonds, Smallcase (not active)Zerodha2016Zerodha, Wint wealth, Smallcase (churned)Yes2016Youtube video, watched a video of founderBucketing based on categoriesRecurring payment processNo
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SubhashActively investing becuase of the flexibility to create basketsActive investorAnand VaidyanathPM - Currently swicthingTamil NaduMaleStocks, mutual fund, gold, SmallcaseZerodha2020Zerodha, Wint wealth, HDFC security, Smallcase, Coin, JarYes2020From ZerodhaBucketing based on categoriesInformation breakdwown is complexYes
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SubhashChurned because of lack of e-mandate. Still interested in using Smallcase though.ChurnedAbhinav DasPM at Nuclei-MaleMutual funds, stock, CryptoZerodha2018Scripbox, Groww, Zerodha, WazirX, SmallcaseYes2020Kailash Nadh’s blog (CTO, Zerodha)Bucketing based on categoriesRecurring payment processYes
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SubhashNot yet used is because he is very new to investing and is happy with his current portfolioInstalled, but not done anything elseRohan RalliCopywriter at Cred-24MaleStocksZerodha2021ZerodhaYes2021Youtube videos of financial advisors like Akshay Shrivastava, etc-NANo
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SubhashActively invested in 2 smallcases, because it saves him research time, let's him create buckets. He is someone who makes decision based on influencer advices.Active investorAvinash ShanbaghSales - Currently swicthingTamil NaduMaleStock, Mutual funds, FD, Gold, SmallcaseHDFC & SBI 2021HDFC, SBI, IndMoney, SmallcaseYes2021Ankur Warikoo, Tanmay Bhat - YoutubeSaves research time, Bucketing based on categoriesLack of call supportYes
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SubhashNot yet used because is not sure what smallcase will work best for herInstalled, KYC done, but not investedCharulPM @ ICICI prudentialMaharashtraFemaleStocks, Mutual fundsAxis2019Axis mutual, Axis directYes2021From Zerodha-Lack of personalised adviceNo
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TanmayMainly uses Smallcase to find individual stocks for any particular theme he's looking into.Semi-Active?ZenilTransitioning from being a student to VC Analyst Kharagpur/Mumbai22Male- Reading
- Cooking
- Travelling
- Reddit
- YouTube
- Apps from news outlets
- Gmail (for newsletters)
- LinkedIn
Starting with the first full time job.- Values it highly/gives it importance
- Is sure that one needs to be patient with it
- Stocks
- ETFs
- Smallcases

Actively discusses investments with peers and follows the news.Mainly gets influenced by friends/peersAt the age of 19 (2019)GrowwAge of 19 (2019)Stocks/ETFs/Smallcases: 90%
Crypto: 10%
Literally, just starting out the journey. HighWasn't too keen on MFs, preferred ETFs instead. Felt that one makes more returns on ETFS over the long runNone7/10Just started earning. Aiming to invest 40% to 50% since his parents support his basic needsMonthlyLeaning towards risk aversive- Groww
- CoinDCX Smallcase
- Groww: for stocks
- CoinDCX: Crypto
- Smallcase: Largely for research
GrowwAppYes2021FriendsThematic research capabilitiesThematic research capabilitiesBarrier to entry too high (high priced Smallcases)

The good smallcases are very expensive
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TanmayIs not too active in terms of managing his wide portfolio (80 stocks). Likes that one can rebalance stocks through SmallcasActiveSatishInvestment Banker (Own firm)Mumbai44Male- Reading
- Exercising
- Travelling
- Whatsapp
- Gmail
- Kindle
- Audible
- Cult.Fit
- Mindvalley
Started his own independent practice. Focusing on growing it- Stocks
- Mutual Funds
- Smallcases
Doesn't update himself too actively2 to 3 years agoKite2020 largely Already invests INR 1 Lakhs to 1.5 Lakhs in MFs and stocksModerateActively invests in Mutual funds6 to 7/10MonthlyIn the middleKite
Scripbox
Smallcases
- Kite: Stocks
- Scripbox: Mutual Funds
- Smallcases:
KiteAppYes2020ish- Media Story
- Social Media
Outsource his portfolio managentThematic investing
Helps him manage his wide (80 stocks) portfolio
He once exited from a small case and was still charged the subscription fee
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TanmayBegan investing in stocks with very little knowledge, and smallcases made her feel better about venturing into stock markets. As she gained more experience, she stopped using Smallcase and focused on individual stocks insteadChurnedKhintuAssociate Brand Managers, Tata SonsMumbai26Female- Travelling
- Cooking
- Instagram
- Twitter
- INDMoney
- Kite
- WazirX
- Groww
- Working out
- Spending time with friends and family
Feels that to make money, one needs money

One show grow it if one has it
- FDs
- MFs
- Stocks
- Smallcases
- Digital + physical gold
- Crypto
Popular social media
Influencers
Yes. Creators such as Ankur Warikoo and Tanmay Bhat2018KiteFD: 2016
MF: 2018
Stocks: 2021
Gold: 2021
Crypto: 2020
Stocks: 66%
MF: 22%
Has made a fairly substantial intial pool of assets, yet goals seem very distantMidMidActively invests in Mutual funds5 to 6/10MonthlyRisk averseKite
Groww
INDMoney
Smallcase
WazirX
KiteAppYes2021- Kite integrationDidn't have knowledge about stocks, so Smallcase helped make her feel safer.Easy for beginnners
Thematic investing
Many small cases are way too expensive (INR 50K+)
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TanmayChurnedAvrioStay-at-home dadMumbai36Male- Music
-
- Day trading stocks
- With his kid
- Playing online poker
Fairly new father, so wants to take care of his family- Stocks
- MFs
- Crypto
MidActively invests in Mutual funds
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TanmayStarted using small case after his portfolio strategy did not work out. A very new user, has invested only 3 months ago.

Said it might not be a good time to survey about an investment app since the markets are down and that might affect the sentiment and possibly even the metrics
ActiveNikhilPharma Markets ConsultantMumbai27Male- Food
- Travelling
- Youtube
- Kite
- WhatsApp
- PayTM
- Inshorts/Mint
- Freelancing
- Youtube
- Reading
Got a good new job recently- Stocks
- MFs
- Crypto
- Smallcase
- Research
- Influencers
- News outlets
Yes, mentioned Akshat Shrivastav5 to 6 years ago (2016 or 2017)Kite2016 or 2017- Stocks: 65%
- MFs: 25%
- Crypto: 5%
- Smallcase: 3.5%
Did not get good returns evenn though he has been investing for a while. Looking to change strategyLow to midActively invests in Mutual funds7/10MonthlyMidwayKite
PayTM Money
Vauld
Smallcase
Kite: Stocks
PayTM Money: MFs
Vauld: Crypto
Smallcase: Stocks
Kite2021Friends
YouTube influencer Akshat Shrivastav
Portfolio did not perform after years of investing, looked for a change in strategyAssortment of stocks when he has no time to research

Good diversification
Beta for the investments is high (especially for his EV smallcase)
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JatinHe really liked the page where you can check one's appetite to invest, he referred to a quiz which asked him about the details of his salary and post that he was allowed ChurnedPratyushLives in a small city and have currently working at Strategy & Ops @eightfold.aiSmall city30MaleLoves to spend time online
Travelling
Whatsapp, Slack, Youtube, Gmail- Working out
- Spending time with friends and family
Invest small

6-7 months ago only
Blue Chip Stocks
Small Case
MFS
Content -> Abhisek Morakaka Twitter
Community -> Multiply App

Personal -> Labor Law Advisor: YT
YesYes6-7 months ago onlyZerodhara2022He invested in 2 small cases No, he don't
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JatinHe Really liked the vision of the product but he moved to startups and angelist for investing ChurnedPramodCo-Founder at ThredoBanglore35MaleHard Working and Passionate about Startups
Love Reading
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JatinPiyush used smallcase for exploring but found out that he has to save Tax so he is continuing with the Mutual FundsChurnedPiyushProduct Manager OnsitegoMumbai28MaleReading
Bloging
Travelling
Kite, Whatsapp, Slack, Youtube, Gmail, Twitter, Smallcase, NetflixYoutube, Twitter, NetflixHis father is in investment, so he started investing early in the careerMutual Funds, EquityTwitter -> Social Conversation, varsityNoTwitterZerodha7-8 years backIs investing from last 6-7 years and want to keep on without a goalMid-SeniorActively Invests in MFs20-30%WeeklyCoin by Zerodha yes2 years back Twitter To Explore the platform 1 in the pastNo
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JatinAkansha was too impressed with the product but she does not want to pay the Subscription Fee of the platform, Her main concern was that she already has the knowledge and can invest accordingly to her interest, she insisted that she can use the subscription amount to buy some Tata, Asian Paints Stocks ChurnedAkansha Works at Swiggy Banglore27FemaleReading
Bloging
Travelling
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JatinHe is still very new to the investing and has started investments from the first stipend itself and he is actively investing but the amount of money is smallActive Shubham SinglaIntern at powerplay_app
Haryana20Male
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JatinHe is still young at investing and don't have enough time so he started following some influencers like ankur warikoo and started investing in the smallActive AnkurCurrently doing M.TechJaipur, Rajasthan23Male
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KaranVineeth is an MBA grad, with 1 year working for Flipkart. Since Covid he has been actively involved in investing. Prior he would only invest in mutual fund which he was made awaree by his father who would invest for himActiveVineeth1 year of work exp.
Works at Flipkart in category management team.
Mumbai26MaleDancing
Music
Board games
ET money
Kite
CoinDCX
Working
Dance
Social Media
Saving
Food
Household
Moneyrecently started to be good1. Stocks
2. Crypto
3. MF - equity
4. Intex, ETF
Moneycontrol
Mint
Social Media, Youtube
YesNo2018Zerodha201960% stocks (including US stocks)
30% MF
10% Crypto
33% Index (smallcase)
33% stocks
33% Crypto
very early6/108/10they are a basic of assests, mostly securities. mostly 2 types - equity and hybridYes, IF is more transperent
and much in buyers control
234/5

moderate to high
30%weekly - stocks
monthly - MF/IF SIP
crypto - daily
yesZerodha
Groww
INDmoney
Coin
COinDCX
smallcase
Kite - stocks
Groww - stocks
coin - MF
CoinDCX - crypto
smallcase - IF
INDmoney - US stocks
Zerodha - Kite

WebInfluencers -
Tanmay Batt
Ankur Warikoo
2020YoutubeCuriosity of sector wise investment, then the investors it is backed by. and tanmay and ankur warikoo speaking about it Helps in diversifying portfolio, and disovery of new stocks. I get lot of good stocks which i shard to find out otherwise Subscprition fees is too high
also, if i am investing they should not ask subscription
It is a good platform for news, I think it is better than money control.
It is an online wealth manager
they should add more of mutual fund angel. add debt investments option.
and also the min buyin is too high. if that could come down
I think Groww and moneycontrol5yes2/weekyes
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KaranAkash is a law student, he invests his father's money and his pocket money. He was introduced to the platform by his elder cousin. He loves the platform and uses mostly for information and knowledge about stocks. Invested in EV tracker, but still figuring out the platform. the platform helps him to invest in different themes of fund which he would have not build because of less knowledgeActive Akash
Lalwani
Currently doing LLBJabalpur,
MP
24MaleOutdoor sports, standup comedy, reading personal development books, spends a lot of time on social mediamoneycontrol
KFintech (Kfinkart)
Mycams
Mint
Study
Social Media
Youtube
Spotify
Going out with friends
Food
Outing
MoneyI save some money1. MF
2. Stocks
3. Smallcase
Moneycontrol
Influencers (youtube, telegram)
Social media
yesYes - Youtube, Telegram2 years agoZerodha 2 years 40% MF
30% stocks
10% Crypto
20% Smallcase
30%blue chip MF funds
30% stocks
30% crypto
10% from smallcase
very early7/104/10I know a little, they are equity and debt. mix are called balance fundsI dont know the difference403/5

Moderate
0Monthly
stocks - depends
smallcase - I only check in 15 days
yesZerodha
MF - mycams, KFinKart
Smallcase
Zerodha (Kite)
Zerodha - Kite

Because i use my pocket money to buy and sell stocks
Appyes2020-21Elder Brother My brother trust, he navigated meI learn alot about portfolio, new stocks, sector based stocks, look at diversification, them go about buying it myself.
It helps me with knowledge of good stocks and market generally

Also, diversified investments.
subsciption fees.
Also when i sold a partial fund (some of its stocks) on kite, smallcase was still reflecting the fund. I tried reaching support but no one helped. I eventually figured out, but it took too much time and help from friends
helps those who dont understand market, sector very well, and reduces the effort of discovery of good stocks and portfolio.

It is investing in portfolio, and for Genz and Mellenials
they dont show the value (low or high) of the stocks in basket, I have to go back to kite and check it. that is a pain. If they can solve this it would be goodGroww
Private wealth manager - but they were not helping much
4 fundsnobi-weeklyyes
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KaranMayank has been 15 years in investments, with MF, stocks, Index funds etc.
Love the experience of platform, control and flexibility to make his own DIY portfolios
has 10 investments through smallcase. like unique value of cheaper PMS,
not like the transperency of pricing and dont trust all the fund manager.
Active (power user) Mayank
Bhavsar
Works at zest money as associate director - growth
7+ yrs exp.
MBA in Finance
Bengaluru34MaleReading books,
investments,
going out to
explore food
ET money
money control
Mint
Business news
social media
Market news
Reading book
Youtube
Twitter
OTT
Spotify
mostly eating outside
savings
commute
household expenses
timehave always had good relationship
been saving since college
1. MF - equity, balance, hybdrid, liquid funds
2. stocks
3. PPF
4. Index funds, ETFs
5. FD
6. Post office saving scheme
Mint
money control
ET money
economics times
Mint
Bloomberg Quint


No No15 years agoZerodha
Angel One (not active)
Upstox
15 years30% stocks equity
40% MF
10% index funds (smallcase)
10% debt funds, gold
10% PPF, FD, Post office
a little in US stocks
All on index funds through smallcaseHalf way 9.59.5MF are safe.
mix of alot of investment class.
they range more than debt, hybrid.
7-8 classes.
can have componenets of bonds,
securities, gold, real estate, soverign funds, etc.
Yes.
MF is not that transperent,
less control and ranges beyond stocks
indices, securities.

IF are specifically in securities
NIFTY, BSE, pharma tracker etc.

IF performance in replica of indices
with some changes in risk profiling
15103/5

moderate
50%monthly
stocks - weekly
NoZerodhaZerodha - stocks
Upstox - Stocks, indices
Smallcase - IF
Coin - MF
Kotak, HDFC - MF
zerodha - Varsity, Kite

love the interface
Webyes2017-18 zerodha, amazon invested in it.
news
Breadth of portfolio,

reduces my efforts

solves the entry barrier to PMS
control
easy
transperent (only in allocation)
lot of options
informed
less fee for PMS
range of options
transperency of fees
not a lot of trust on fund managers
they are making PMS accessable to common people.

easy to use

position to genz , melennials

they are going for people who are not well informed about IF, ETF market
transperency
quality of fund managers
its new in its catergory.
these services are usually positioned to HNIs
11 DIY fundsnomonthlyyes
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KaranPrashant has worked at Standard Chartered Private banking. He has been invested in MF for more than 5 years, and a active user of Smallcase. But doesnot pay for any subscription fund. invest in free cases. Active (power user) Prashant TeckchandaniSenior Manager @Park+, 6 years of work exp, ex - Standard chartered Private bankingGurgaon31MaleReading, working out, travelling
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KaranHimanshi came on the platform from word of mouth by a friend. She tried understanding but churned because she think she is sorted with mutual funds. and doesnt have much understanding about stocksChurned Himanshi DawarMarketing Professional @Agency
6 years of experience
Gurgaon32FemaleSinging, music, shopping, decor, readingYT, FB, Insta,
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SoumiInvestment Literacy high, looks at what value platform is adding vs what value are takingActive UserParidhi AgarwalWorks at EY as Talent Management Lead, 5 Years Work-ex, XLRI graduateGurgaon31FemaleBinging, Reading, Going Out with FriendsYoutube
Netflix
Inshorts
Disney+Hotstar
Amazon
Flipkart
Cred
Zerodha
Smallcase
Podcasts
Youtube
OTT - 1-2 Hours a Day
Shopping
Going out with Frineds
Balance between Money and Time, Need to look after peace of mind and hence time is valued moreStarting to learn how to manage it. So far it was come and go typesModerate10%MonthlyYesZerodha, SmallcaseZerodhaZerodhaAppYes6 Months AgoYoutubeTrust, that Zerodha is betting on it so must be some valueCurated Stocks, homework done by them so I dont have to waste timeWhen they report their return rate, they dont adjust basis expense ratio like a MF does. Misleading as CAGR will be lower than reportedInformed, AccessibleCost of initial subscription is too high. Given you can still make losses due to market volatility
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SoumiShe is a risk averse person who likes to follow not adopt early. For her what matters is the validation from other users first, then validating the recommendation. For her it was clear that she will not invest in literacy as she does not have the time or interest, it's purely driven by the desire of investing the right way.Active UserTarannumWorks at Accenture Strategy, Org Design. 5 Years in HR ConsultingDelhi32FemaleFitness - Running, Reading, Planning my day, Gardening, Freelance WritingReading, Freelance, Rent + Salaries + Basics, 20% on Shopping, Going Out, Flights, SIP Investments, Alternate InvestmentsMindful Spending + Investments for My family and ParentsMutual Funds - SIPs 20K per month, Cancelled FDs, SmallcaseNowhere in specific, Dont have a goto channel, ET Money, People I trust in friends and familyYes ! Ankur Warikoo is the one that comes to mind.No, I usually listen to friends and then look up specifics and then make 2017Bank then Zerodha202050% in MF
40% in FDs
10% in Stocks & Smallcases
Equity Have only just started - Goals are not even defined53MF is a pool investment in 80Low20%Monthly and Once Quarterly when I save some significant amountRisk AverseZerodha, Smallcase, Bank FDsBank for FDsBank AppFriends8 Months AgoFrom A FriendAdvise from a trusted friendSaw the value in higher returns by bundling right stock profiles

Stocks but without the hassle
Cant search for smallcases at times, maybe cz I'm a free user thats why they dont show me those smallcasesCalm and Understated, Intellectual and Helpful, Being at the right place at the right time2NoOnce a week or soYes
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VivekWould have used an invested smallcase a lot more a few years back when we was shaky in investing directly in equities. He sees limited usecase for him now and keeps watching out the space for something interestingActive UserLokesh SardanaSenior Software Eng@ AtlassianBangalore33MaleReading , CodingWork/LaptopShopping for self/familyLearning, Money GrowthInvestment , Mindful SpendingMutual FUnd- AXIS, Parag Parikh
Started out directly in equities now

Mint, MoneycontrolNoneNo, but i do discuss with a few peers at work2017Sharekhan and then Zerodha2017Blue Chip EquityJust started- gaining confidenceGoodAverageStarted with it as it was safer and learnt more about stocks in due timeYes20High20-30%Monthly SIPs and lumpsums when markets crashRish averseZerodha, SharekhanZerodha now. Sharekhan has some historic purchasesZerodhaAppYes6 months agoFriendsLooked interestingIt is very useful to invest in small amounts ezpecially when one is starting out in a new directionI was not able to login with Sharekhan and had to create a new DEMAT in Zerodhait sounds innovative and relatable to a young audienceTrust of chances of a better success. Getting some success stories out might help fence sitters1Once a week/fortnightYes, young friends
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VivekFinding it useful to understand more on investment. But isnt very active an investor because of his lifestyleActive UserAditya ChittaMarketing @FlipkartBangalore30MaleFitness, Social Hangouts, Binge WatchingWork, FamilyEating In/OutFamily and FriendsSpending, Saving. Now trying to investELSS- Franklin Templeton. FDETYesYes2019Zerodha2020Mostly Mutual Funds of High RiskMutual FundsEarlyBelow averageAverageDecentYes kind of30Medium10%- erraticQuarterlyZerodhaAppYes9 months agoTV adInfluence- Friends were using itSmall SIPs for big ideasNoneHelping me with a lot of investment knowledge/ideas
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ShubhamUses smallcase every month after the salary credits. Stock investing with hedged risks and better returns is the core use case for himActive UserVineet MauryaWorks at Grant Thornton as Manager, Growth. 1 year of exp with GT; entrepreneurial experience in past. MBADelhi27MaleCricket, reading, Travelling, OTTBank Apps, INDmoney., WhatsApp, Spotify, Amazon, CREDWorking (Consultant), ReadingRent, Shopping, Food Ordering, Eating OutFocused on CareerActive InvestorGold, Stocks, REIT, Industry focused investing, US StocksMint, Inshorts, Not any other specific channelNot majorlyNo2016Zerodha; Banks' brokerage apps are not that appealing201665% in stocks (also US stocks)
20% REIT, Index
15% in Gold, PPF
StocksEarly7/107/10Understands them well, but does not want to invest as feels th returns are anyways related to the equities markets. So basically investing in portfolios through smallcaseYes34Moderate40% of the incomeMonthlyNot muchZerodha, smallcase, INDmoneyZerodha Kite, smallcase, Amazon BNPL, INDmoneyZerodha Kite - Been using since last 5 yearsAppYes2017Through media reportsTrust - Connection with Zerodha

Been with the platform for some time and have got good returns
Higher returns, less hassle of investing, less chargesNeed to manually rebalance every month; if missed it becomes costly as portfolio dips.Ease of use, you can bet better on industries13 smallcasesYesBiweeklyYes
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ShubhamInvests in multiple assets across different apps. Uses smallcase as a fraction of stock investingCasual UserSamay SwamiProduct Manager @ Pepperfry.Ahmedabad25MaleReading, binging, music, ChessWhatsApp, Amazon, Flipkart, Mint, Cred, GPay PhonePe, Bank Apps, Slice, OneCard, Jupiter, SlackWork, Netflix or other OTT, With FriendsRent, Food ordering, groceries, cook, shoppingLearning and Career GrowthSave less, invest more, fluctuating relationshipMF, Stocks, CryptoMoneycontrol, Inshorts, ET, YouTubeYes, Ankur Warikoo, Tanmay Bhat, Shashank Udupa, Sharan Hegde, Rachna RanadeNo2019Zerodha, Groww201975% in Stocks
15% in MFs
10% in Crypto, US Stocks
50% Stocks
35% MFs
15% Crypto
Very Early6/106/10Knows how mutual funds work. Percieves them as lesser risk assets and hence invests a sizeable amount in them.Yes9NoModerate35-45% of the incomeMonthlyYesKite, Groww, Upstoxx, Pillow Fund, Dezerv, Flint, Coin DCX ProKite, Groww, Dezerv, Pillow, Flint, CDX ProKite, Groww - Fur Stocks and Mutual Funds; Better UI and easy investing processAppYes2019FamilyEasy integration with broker

Simple investment format with hedged risk
Less research requiredNeed to keep a track of all the portfolio stocks, as compared to mutual funds which have a much better mix of different asset classes.Ease of use2NoSometimes (monthly/bimonthly)Yes
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HardikInvestes in assets with higher returns potential. Churned as user wanted to directly invest in the stocks and did not find other asstes like Crypto or US stocks on the platformChurned UserAkash founder, SpaceHashSurat32MaleReading, TravellingWhatsApp, Amazon, twitter, Insta, Discord, TelegramReading abour investment, Working outTravelling, Shopping, GymGetting healthy, family and career in investment domainPenny saved is penny earled. Make bold betsCrypto, Stock market, Web 3 startupsTickertape, YoutubeYes. Not any one specificYes2006Zerodha200620% in real estate, 30% in stocks, 10% in crypto, 20% in startups, 20% in MFsCrypto + StocksMid7/108/10Have been investing for long time. Less risky compared to other instrumentsYes5NoModerate to HighRisk40%MonthlyYesZerodha, Coin DCXKite, GrowwAppYes2020FriendsInnovative conceptReturns mismatchHistorical returns1NoNot ApplicableYes
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HardikHave got paid subscription as user values professional advice but also invests in self created smallcase and tracking the returns via bothPower UserRajatProject manager, AmazonBangalore36MaleWatching CricketYoutube
Netflix
Inshorts
Disney+Hotstar
Amazon
Flipkart
Cred
Zerodha
Smallcase
Work, OTT, with familyDo not put all eggs in one basketStocks, PF, PPF, MFsMoneycontrol, Inshorts, ET, YouTubeAlok JainNo2016Zerodha202020% MF, 10% smallcase, 10% PPF, 60% direct stocksMF + StocksMid8/108/10Understands well and have been investing for long timeYes3NoModerate40%MonthlyNoZerodhaKiteAppYes2016Friend who works at PMS officeOpportunity to invest into stocks suggested by professionla investment managersProfessional guidance (investment + rebalancing)3Yesevery monthYes
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HardikOpens smallcase thrice a day. Higher stickiness with paid subscription as cost of service going down with additional investmentPower UserShantanuLead, InfosysPune40MaleReading, binging OTT showsInstagram, Twitter, INDMoney, Kite, WazirX, Growwfamily, workWants to control it all via take professional guidancStocks, Gold, Bonds, PF, CryptoTickertape, YoutubeAlok JainYes2013Zerodha20199/109/10Have complete ideaYesNoModerate50%Bi-weeklyYesKiteAppYes2019via FinfluencerPMS managers available at friction of investment amountAccess to PMS managersReconcilliation with brokers when sold directly3Yesevery weekYes
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HardikTrusts smallcase managers to do the right thing and always rebalances via web as it is easy to navigatePower UserArchitDigital AnalystGoa28MaleChilling with friendsBank Apps, INDmoney., WhatsApp, Spotify, Amazon, CREDlet professionals manage itStocks, PF, MFs, CryptoYouTube, InShortsAnkur Warikoo, Rachana RanadeYes2020Zerodha202135% MF, 35% smallcase, 10% Crypto, 20% PF, PPF, FDEarly7/106/10Not totally aware but knows the concept of NAVYesNoModerateMonthlyYesZerodha, PayTm money, WazirXKiteWebYes2021Via FinfluencerCould not understand which stocks to buy. smallcase made it easy to invest intoManagers do all the research and he does not have to invest any time doing researchprofessional guidance2Yesevery monthYes
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HardikUser trust the thematic investment managed by PMS managers and does not mind paying them fees as it helps him save time from doing researchPower UserKingsleeProduct Manager, Tata AIGGoa29MaleWatching football, reading about personal financeWhatsApp, Insta, Twitter, Spotify, Google Searchwatching football, hanging out with friends, work, familyKeep experimenting to acheive particular % returns goalMFs, stocks, PF, PPF, Crypto, NPS Google Feed, YouTube2017Zerodha202015% PPF, 60% MFs, 25% Crypto + NPS + StocksMid8/108/10Almost everything. Knows about expense ratio, returns, how they workYesNoModerate40%MonthlyYesGrow, Kite, INDMoney, TickertapeKiteAppYes2020via ZerodhaConcept + finfluencers trustRebalancing + almost no efforts in managing investmentsReconcilliation with brokers and they do not show XIRR but showcases CAGRReconcilliation with brokers6Yesevery monthYes
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HardikUser knew about PMS manager and momentum investing which led him to subscribe to his service as soon as they launched on smallcasePower UserNeerajAsst Director, UBSPune36MaleTravelling, Watching sportsKite, WhatsApp, TwitterETF, Crypto, MF, Stocks, PF, US StocksZee Business, CNBC TV18Ajay Bagga2007Zerodha200735% PF+PPF, 55% equity, 10% MFMid9/09/10Understands wellYesNoModerate to HighRiskBi-weeklyYesZerodha, IND MoneyKiteAppYes2017via Alok Jain's tweetAccess to Alok Jain's service at cheaper costMomentum investing by India's best PMS maangers 9Yesevery 2-3 daysYes
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