Mutual fund investors face a dilemma amidst volatile stock market conditions during Lok Sabha elections. Fear of correction at peak market levels and FOMO driving sectoral/thematic funds. Analysts recommend balanced advantage funds, asset allocation funds, and hybrid funds for moderate risk appetite investors.
Rajeev Thakkar on when to hold, when to exit, and why most get it wrong
PPFAS CIO Rajiv Thakkar said successful investing depends more on patience than frequent trading. He advised avoiding unnecessary selling, profit booking and reactionary decisions, while