Indian equities delivered a sobering 0% return over the past year, highlighting the risks of single-asset bets. In contrast, well-chosen corporate bonds offered positive returns of 8%-15%, insulating portfolios from volatility. Diversification across equities, bonds, and fixed deposits proved crucial for mitigating damage and achieving steady growth, even when equity markets remained flat.
Originally published by The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets