Learning from Past Crashes via Fund Behaviour Introduction Market crashes are scary, but they’re not new. The way mutual funds and investors behave during these downturns reveals critical lessons. By studying past events like the 2008 Global Financial Crisis or the 2020 COVID-19 crash, we understand...
Volatility: Enemy or Opportunity? Introduction Market ups and downs often scare investors. Volatility feels like chaos — prices drop, emotions run high. But is it really the villain we think it is? Or can volatility be your friend in disguise? In this blog, we explore how volatility can either destr...
Market Timing vs Time in the Market – Which Strategy Wins? Introduction Trying to guess the perfect time to buy or sell can feel like gambling. While market timing is tempting, it often leads to missed opportunities. On the other hand, time in the market — staying invested through ups and downs — ha...
Mutual Fund Performance in Bear Phases Introduction A bear market refers to a decline of 20% or more in stock market indices, often led by panic, economic slowdowns, or global uncertainty. In such times, even strong mutual funds feel the heat. But not all funds fall equally. Let’s understand how var...
How Mutual Funds React in Bull Markets Introduction When stock markets rally and investor optimism runs high, we officially enter a bull market. But not all mutual funds behave the same way during these phases. Some sprint ahead, some trot steadily, and others lag behind. This blog explores how mutu...