Nifty is like Shah Rukh Khan, had bad patches, but delivered most of the times: Edelweiss MF’s Radhika Gupta

Besides, in her keynote, she also stressed investing in financial gold - ETFs, bonds, digital gold, and similar instruments - as a means of building long-term wealth.

"Nifty is Shah Rukh Khan because he has had some bad patches, but has delivered most of the time," says Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund.

As investors continue to stay wary of the corrections, majorly so, across mid and small-caps in the stock market, Gupta says, "Storm is not the best time to re-adjust the strategy." She rather asserts that a long-term commitment to the investment is important beyond responding to the short-term jitter.

At Groww's 'Ab India Karega Groww' event held in Mumbai on February 28, Gupta addressed a gathering of retail women investors, to emphasise financial literacy and awareness.

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This comes at a historically important juncture of the market seeing declines since its peak in September 2024. Therefore, Gupta suggests viewing the recent market downturns as corrections rather than crashes.

She advised women investors to stay away from panicky decisions while staying aware of the investment opportunities these corrections bring in.

Gupta also highlighted the importance of maintaining Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) during market downturns. As per her, skipping instalments during challenging periods could negatively impact long-term returns. "If your money is giving you sleepless nights, your asset allocation is not right," she urged investors to build balanced and well-diversified portfolios.

Encouraging women to take a more active role in investing, Gupta said, "Women have been CFOs of their own homes and great savers. They need to make a journey from saving to investing."

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Besides, in her keynote, she also stressed investing in financial gold - ETFs, bonds, digital gold, and similar instruments - as a means of building long-term wealth.

The recent market turbulence, which saw the Nifty and Sensex shed up to 14 percent from their all-time highs and the broader Nifty 500 enter bear market territory with a 20 percent decline, has understandably caused concern.

This volatility has been attributed to a confluence of factors, including disappointing corporate earnings, stretched valuations, and a shifting global economic landscape. In this present, the strengthening US dollar, driven by factors like potential shifts in US trade policies and Federal Reserve actions, continues to contribute to investor anxiety.

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