5 common financial mistakes investors must avoid in 2025
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5 common financial mistakes investors must avoid in 2025

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2025 is an unusual year for Indian investors. Financial mistakes that investors should avoid making in 2025 Bandwagon riding without research: Riding the bandwagon of popular stocks or industries today without research may result in enormous losses when the bubble bursts. Riding the bandwagon of popular stocks or industries today without research may result in enormous losses when the bubble bursts. Not considering asset allocation: Not diversifying investment in asset classes such as debt, equity, and gold leaves your portfolio exposed to avoidable risk. Select investments with the capability to beat inflation and seek professional opinion for expert advice in an effort to make the best tax and investment planning decisions.

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