'Exposure to small and midcap stocks exceeded desired levels in many portfolios, prompting rebalancing.'
'Consider 40% to 50% in equities, 10% in gold as a hedge, and the remaining 30% to 40% split between multi-asset funds and hybrid funds.'
Most of the long-only funds are closed-ended. This means that investors have to lock in their money for a fixed period before they can take it back.
'NRI interest has gone up in the past three-four years.'
Session-wise data indicates small investors have taken money off the table in more sessions than they have pumped in additional capital.
'The rate of interest from the EPF is still attractive compared to the rates on fixed deposits, National Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund...'
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