Factor Investing Explained: What Is It and How To Learn Factor Investing?

Is investing really just luck and gut feel… or is there an actual science behind it? 📊🤔

In this episode of Moneywise, Virat and Rachita dive into the world of factor investing, the structured, data‑driven approach that quietly influences how many portfolios are built. No jargon overload, no spreadsheet trauma (mostly), just clean explanations and relatable analogies.

Factor investing sounds complex, but at its core, it’s about understanding why certain stocks tend to behave the way they do, and what factors drive long‑term performance.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll explore:
• Factor investing explained in simple, practical terms
• What factors actually mean in real investing
• An easy way to think about quality factor investing
• How investors can start thinking about how to learn factor investing without overcomplicating it
• Why factor-based thinking matters even for mutual funds for beginners

If you’ve ever wondered whether investing decisions can be broken down into repeatable logic instead of pure instinct, this episode connects the dots.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:40 Patterns in Market
03:45 Factors Explained
04:55 Catch in Factor Investing
06:35 Real talk on Factor Investing
07:35 Outro

No promises. No shortcuts. Just a deeper look at how investing frameworks actually work behind the scenes.