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Fund managers weren’t ready for this drop. Kumar was......What did Kumar know that the experts didn't???

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Fund managers weren’t ready for this drop. Kumar was......What did Kumar know that the experts didn't???

Another match winning TPP client story....

January 20, 2026

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Markets have a habit of exposing uncomfortable truths.

When everything’s going up, everyone looks like a genius.
When markets drop, reality arrives, fast.

And over the last few weeks, one thing has become very clear:

A lot of fund managers weren’t ready for this move.

They were positioned aggressively.
They were chasing returns.
They were all-in when caution was needed.

Ouch.

For months now, we’ve been saying the same thing at TPP:
Be patient.
Protect capital.
Don’t chase.
Avoid FOMO.

Not everyone listened.

But some investors were already positioned very differently.

One of them is Kumar.

Kumar first invested with TPP in July 2024.
Not because of hype.
Not because of headlines.
But because the approach made sense.

As Kumar puts it:

“Lane and Ed have built TPP with great values — an impressive investment approach which seeks to maximise gains whilst protecting capital.”

That balance matters, especially now.

Kumar has invested through multiple investment houses over the years, so this isn’t someone new to markets. In his words:

“Over the years I have invested through multiple investment houses and I see a gulf of difference.”

And then this line, which I think says more than any performance chart ever could:

“With Lane, it’s like comparing a Rolls Royce with a Toyota.”

That’s not marketing copy.
That’s lived experience.

What stood out to Kumar wasn’t just performance, it was the patient approach and the intensive involvement.

“Their patient approach and intensive involvement is the reason for their success.”

That’s exactly how TPP is built.

We don’t outsource responsibility.
We don’t hide behind models.
And we don’t disappear when markets get uncomfortable.

In fact, Kumar has since introduced several friends to TPP, all of whom are now invested and equally impressed.

And his advice to new investors couldn’t be more relevant in markets like these:

“Start small, develop your confidence in the relationship, achieve good gains, and grow your investment over time.”

That mindset, confidence, patience, protection, is why some investors are sleeping better right now than others.

If you’re relying on hope, passive exposure, or someone reacting slowly on your behalf, this market move is a warning shot.

If you’d like to see how a bespoke, actively managed TPP portfolio works, and why clients like Kumar trust us — I’d be happy to show you.

👉 Schedule your FREE demo portfolio consultation by clickin here......

No pressure.
No obligation.
Just clarity.

Because when markets turn volatile, preparation beats prediction, every time.

I hope we can speak soon,


Lane

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