Asset Allocation
MCX gold rate today reclaims ₹1,60,000 mark. How much gold should you hold in your portfolio?
MCX gold April futures reclaimed the ₹160,000 mark today, rising as much as 4.5% over its last close, reversing course following a steep correction last week, as a weak US dollar and lower-level buying emerged.
3 min read4 Feb 2026Devina Mehra on why piling into gold, silver right now may be a mistake
The veteran market strategist explains why portfolio balance matters more than chasing “safe” assets in uncertain markets
5 min read22 Jan 2026Rakesh Jhunjhunwala believed asset allocation matters more than stock picking — Here's why
According to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, nearly 60% of an investor's long-term returns come from getting asset allocation right, while only 40% depend on selecting the right individual assets.
1 min read21 Jan 2026Why the order of market returns can make or break your portfolio
This critical factor often overlooked by investors can dramatically alter long-term wealth, even with consistent average returns.
2 min read20 Jan 2026Is it time to sell stocks and buy gold?
Can gold outperform stocks? Let's find out…
5 min read20 Jan 2026Why rebalancing and SIPs matter more than perfect entry points
India's markets may be booming, but disciplined asset allocation and regular rebalancing—not market timing—are what help investors compound wealth, manage volatility and avoid costly behavioural mistakes.
3 min read19 Jan 2026The high cost of chasing market success too late
Behavioural bias and late entry into winning themes can destroy long-term wealth
3 min read13 Jan 2026The Maginot Line of investing: Why market timing rarely wins
Investors chase market timing to avoid crashes, but even perfect execution delivers limited gains. History shows discipline and asset allocation beat prediction and panic.
3 min read6 Jan 2026ICICI Prudential AMC's Naren warns gold and silver should not be standalone investment bets
Sankaran Naren from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund suggests investors consider equity schemes and asset allocation with a focus on equities, while exercising caution in precious metals. He emphasizes the potential for moderate market returns due to high valuations and ongoing equity supply.
4 min read6 Jan 2026Equities could partly drive rally, but hold on to gold and silver, says Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss MF
Trade deals are critical for India and globally and if India's trade deal with the US isn't concluded by March, conditions could get tougher, says Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO of Edelweiss MF.
8 min read5 Jan 2026