Build a long-term portfolio you understand
A research-backed investment course for Indian women, residents and NRIs in Europe - who want to understand what they own, how it suits their goals, and what to do next.
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QPFP certified · Works in impact investing · Independent
Who I am
Hi, I'm Shonan.
How this started.
When I started sorting out my own investing, somehow I got it into my head that I wanted to solve this for every Indian woman. So I took notes. I met experts from every corner of the financial world - and worked to distil what they knew into something practical enough to act on.
What I do.
I live in Belgium and work in impact investing, where part of my job is writing our fund reports - which turns out to be an education in reading them. I hold the QPFP certification in Indian personal finance.
Why I built it.
Twenty years ago, I became the first working woman in my family. I had to figure things out the hard way. I wish I'd had a guide.
That's what I've built - the kind of education that supports you to create a long-term portfolio you don't have to manage all day, so you can focus on all that life has to offer. It asks for about three months of effort at the start. Everything after that is compounding - in more ways than one.
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Research-backed
Built on research and decades of evidence. Every claim sourced. Every risk acknowledged.
Indian context throughout
Rupees, SEBI, opportunities available in India. Built for my home country from the start, with extra resources for NRIs in Europe.
Independent
No affiliate commissions on what you invest in. I show you the options available and how to evaluate them. Your decisions are your own.
Who this course is for
A clear yes is better than a hesitant maybe.
This course is for you if
- You're ready to invest with knowledge
- You want to build a foundation - so every future decision is yours
- You're Indian or NRI and want to better understand your real context
- You value depth over shortcuts
This is not right for you if
- you're looking for daily stock tips, day-trading strategies, or personal financial advice.
- I'm not a SEBI-registered investment adviser and Invest for Balance is not advisory work.
- It is financial education that gives you the foundation to make your own informed decisions, and ask the right questions of the professionals you consult - where needed.
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The full seven-part curriculum, the pricing, and what's included.