Mutual Fund Strategies Now: The last few days have seen the Indian market indices continuously conquering new highs. Election results in three states, September quarter GDP figures, active presence of foreign and domestic investors, and less chance of US Fed raising interest rates etc. all became strong for the markets. In the first two sessions of December itself, Indian markets gained more than 2 percent. Meanwhile, midcap-smallcap indices also hit new highs


Things Investors Should Watch Out For - Expert Advice

 Sreesham Gupta, director and senior technical analyst at RUPC, said the current bullish momentum is likely to last till the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Nifty may rise to 22,000 level in next 4-5 months. A rally of 1,700 points has already taken place in the last one and a half months. But he warns that there may be occasional profit-taking and the index may fall.


 Manish Goyal, Founder and Director, Research & Rankings said that retail investors should not worry that they will not be able to make gains. India's long-term growth story is just about to begin. Investors should be aware of market fluctuations. As emerging markets valuations increase, it can be difficult to find good investment opportunities. But being cautious, being knowledgeable and investing with a long-term view will pay off, he said.

Apoorva Sheth, Head of Market Perspectives & Research, SAMCO Securities, said rising US bond yields globally and geo-political tensions are factors of concern. After reducing equity investments, investors can consider increasing investments in gold and long-term bonds. Allocation in these two investments can be increased as next year's Lok Sabha elections approach. He also opined that stocks in the auto, banking and capital goods sectors are likely to do well on a medium-term basis.

Experts also suggest considering index funds as there is likely to be a positive sentiment in the market regarding the next Lok Sabha elections. It is also believed that increasing various types of SIP investments will provide benefits. Those who are currently investing are advised to continue investing without fearing minor corrections and to review the mutual fund portfolio from time to time.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is not any kind of investment/trading advice. Investors make decisions at their own risk