Recent analysis of over 400,000 mutual fund portfolios reveals that 65% fail to meet their benchmarks, causing long-term wealth erosion, especially for High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs). The root causes include overwhelming choice, reliance on outdated portfolio management approaches, and overreliance on historical performance metrics, which are poor indicators of future returns, highlighting the need for modern, data-driven investment strategies.
Global Markets | European shares fall again as Mideast war drags on
European shares extended their decline on Tuesday, mirroring a global equity selloff as investors grappled with the prospect of a prolonged Middle East conflict. A