1. Equity is probably the only asset class that has the potential to beat inflation over the years, and rewards you the most if you stay invested for a reasonably long period of time with the right attitude towards risks.
2. Equity mutual funds are an ideal starting point as it is better to leave stock-picking to a professional fund manager while devoting precious time and energy in enhancing one's own career or business prospects.
3. Within mutual funds, first-time equity investors can opt for Hybrid funds to get a taste of market volatility in equities.
4. Debt-oriented hybrid funds typically invest more in debt instruments and less equity, while it is the other way round in Equity-oriented hybrid funds.
5. Some basic investing rules:-
a) Invest only from your own net savings.
b) Invest regularly with a long-term horizon.
c) Avoid trying to "time" your investment.
d) Ignore daily gyrations in the market.
e) Have realistic expectations of returns.
2. Equity mutual funds are an ideal starting point as it is better to leave stock-picking to a professional fund manager while devoting precious time and energy in enhancing one's own career or business prospects.
3. Within mutual funds, first-time equity investors can opt for Hybrid funds to get a taste of market volatility in equities.
4. Debt-oriented hybrid funds typically invest more in debt instruments and less equity, while it is the other way round in Equity-oriented hybrid funds.
5. Some basic investing rules:-
a) Invest only from your own net savings.
b) Invest regularly with a long-term horizon.
c) Avoid trying to "time" your investment.
d) Ignore daily gyrations in the market.
e) Have realistic expectations of returns.