The Golden Thumb Rule| Don’t drive with the rearview mirror — Kaustubh Belapurkar on why past performance misleads investors

September 5, 2025

Kaustubh Belapurkar cautions investors against solely relying on past performance when selecting mutual funds, highlighting that chasing top-performing funds often leads to disappointment due to poor performance persistence. He emphasizes the significance of evaluating risk-adjusted rolling returns, SIP returns, the strength of the investment team, and the consistency of the investment process for sustained success.

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