How can women investors diversify their portfolio for quality returns?
women's financial independence, many still rely on male counterparts for investment decisions. Women must recognise the significance of financial independence and take charge of their investment choices.
Making informed decisions early in one's career can lead to diversified assets and better alignment with financial goals. Asset allocation is crucial in our financial journey, adapting to changes in risk appetite and monetary needs.
Proper portfolio diversification can decrease volatility and increase the chance of stable returns over time. According to Meeta Shetty, the basic boxes to be ticked before one begins investing are (1) to get an understanding of the various financial products that are available, (2) to have a defined and realistic financial goal, and (3) to ensure financial discipline.
It is better to start small and incrementally build on it, as it requires a lot of patience at times, especially when one is investing in equities. The most important thing is that one must have a long-term investment horizon as the power of compounding can create a far more meaningful return vs the small quick gains, she added.
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