MYTH-5. TO GET HIGHER RETURNS, YOU HAVE TO TAKE MORE RISKS

MYTH-5. TO GET HIGHER RETURNS, YOU HAVE TO TAKE MORE RISKS

·         This is not always true, although the risk-return matrix does say so.

·         When the stocks and the market in general are highly overvalued, taking higher risks could become suicidal for your investments.

·         Taking higher risks for higher returns is a very specialized job which should be done by seasoned money managers.