Nifty Fell 10% In 2 Years, But This Rs 1 Crore Portfolio Grew By Rs 16 Lakh. Here's How
A financial analysis suggests that diversifying an investment portfolio with US-based stocks can help mitigate risks during periods of domestic market decline. The article illustrates how a 70:30 split between Indian and US markets outperformed an India-only portfolio over a two-year period.
Why it matters
It provides practical investment strategies for retail investors looking to hedge against local market volatility.
Stock Market Analysis: For Indian investors, keeping most of their money in India is easy to understand. Their income is earned here. Their financial goals are here. And they are more familiar with Indian companies.But there is a difference between being bullish on India and putting almost all your equity exposure in India. The past two years offer a useful example. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATESThe Nifty 50 closed at 25,939 on September 23, 2024. By September 28, 2026, it stood at 22,780, a decline of over 10 per cent. The Nifty 500 also fell by over 6 per cent over the period.For investors who remained heavily invested in Indian equities, it meant waiting for the market cycle to turn.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in