'Stick with diversified equity funds, avoid sectoral funds now'
Financial Express Chandigarh|December 30, 2024
If investors have excessive allocation towards small- and mid-cap funds, it may be a good time for some reallocation towards large-cap funds. Rajeev Thakkar, chief investment officer, PPFAS Mutual Fund, in an interview to Saikat Neogi, advises investors to stick with diversified equity funds rather than trying to pick one or two sectors or themes for investments in the equity space. Excerpts:
RAJEEV THAKKAR, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, PPFAS MUTUAL FUND

Should core allocation strategies include maintaining 5-10% of the portfolio in gold ETFs to hedge against market volatility?

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