investment strategies

How financial rules of thumb help and hurt investors

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When it comes to money, Indians love rules of thumb. From age-old wisdom about gold being the ultimate store of wealth to modern investment shortcuts like the ‘100-minus-age’ rule for equity allocation, heuristics help simplify complex financial decisions. These mental shortcuts are useful but not foolproof—sometimes, they can lead to costly mistakes. The key is … Read more

As markets turn volatile, is investing in multi asset allocation funds a good strategy for retail investors? | Mint

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The secondary market has been undergoing a lot of pressure lately. Benchmark index Nifty50 has already fallen 16 percent off its peak level. On account of volatility, it is recommended to invest in safer assets which include precious metals such as gold, debt funds and fixed deposits, among others. Interestingly, retail investors are gradually reducing their exposure to equity schemes, … Read more