Are mutual funds risky in a turbulent stock market? Here's all you need to know
2 months, 1 week ago

Are mutual funds risky in a turbulent stock market? Here's all you need to know

India Today  

The recent roller-coaster ride on Dalal Street has left many investors clutching their portfolios anxiously. In fact, experts from the industry indicate that despite the market turbulence, mutual funds have demonstrated resilience. December 2024 saw equity mutual funds attract inflows of Rs 41,155 crore, which marks a 14% increase from November. Following Monday’s stock market crash, Radhika Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, said, “Today has not been a very pretty day — it's one of the roughest falls, with midcap indices down 4%.” However, she explained that such market movements shouldn't trigger panic reactions. According to her, the balanced approach can help investors maintain their long-term investment journey while managing short-term market stress.

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Mutual fund inflows at 10-month low: Here are 3 alternate investment options
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