Hi, I’m Himanshu. I’m a self-taught investor with a background in accounting and a past life running my own business. For the past seven years, I’ve been quietly studying markets through the lens of classic value investing, inspired by thinkers like Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, John Kenneth Galbraith, George Soros Peter Lynch, Philip Fisher, Seth Klarman, Shelby Davis, and Chris Davis, all champions of patience, discipline, and buying with a margin of safety.

The approach is simple: Cigar Butt Investing finding overlooked or discarded businesses that still have a little value left. They may not look glamorous, but at the right price, they make sense.

This blog, is a space to think out loud. Here, I break down old trades, unpack accounting quirks, reflect on mistakes, and explore the ideas that have shaped great investors. No hype. No predictions. Just fundamentals, first principles, and a healthy dose of common sense.

If you’re here for hot tips or the latest tech fad, this might not be your spot. But if you’re interested in learning how to actually think about investing — welcome.