Investing in popular sectors or themes with the hope of beating the market can sound like a smart strategy. But in reality, consistently outperforming a diversified portfolio through active sector or thematic bets is as difficult as timing the market—often with results no better than a coin toss. The challenges of picking winners Sectors can
When it comes to equity investing, the choice between flexi-cap funds and investing separately in large-, mid-, and small-cap funds depends on your investment style, risk tolerance, and market outlook. Large-cap funds primarily invest in the top 100 companies in India by market capitalization. These are industry leaders known for stable revenues, strong corporate governance,
Investors commonly view holding cash as a mistake, particularly during bullish markets where cash is often considered unproductive. It typically fails to appreciate, falls behind inflation, and decreases overall returns. Consequently, both individual investors and fund managers tend to minimize their cash holdings during market peaks. However, when a market crash occurs, the lack of
Up until the last few weeks, some investors probably didn’t think much about diversifying. Many were content to let their investment dollars ride on the backs of the “Magnificent Seven” giant technology stocks, which seemingly could only rise in value. But the recent stock-market stumble, spearheaded by Tesla and other tech giants, serves as a
Amid market correction, founder and CEO of Marigold Wealth, Arvind Datta, on Monday shared a key lesson from his investing journey — “Buy and hold forever never works”. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Datta wrote, “I have learnt one lesson. Buy and hold for forever never works. When the story gets over sell and book profit.