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    Busting common money myths: What every smart investor should know
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    Busting common money myths: What every smart investor should know

    By Akash Pandey
    May 09, 2025
    06:09 pm

    What's the story

    Financial literacy is essential to make informed investment decisions, however, several persistent myths can lead investors astray.

    It is important to know these misconceptions to navigate the financial landscape properly.

    Here, we will debunk some common myths and give you factual insights every investor must know.

    By busting these myths, you can make better choices and possibly improve your financial outcome.

    Accessibility

    Investing is only for the wealthy

    A common misconception is that investing takes a lot of money.

    In reality, many investment platforms let people start with small amounts, sometimes as little as ₹500.

    This accessibility means that anyone can start investing, no matter what their finances look like.

    The key is to start early and contribute steadily over time.

    Risk awareness

    High returns come without risk

    Some people think that high returns can be achieved without much risk. But that's not true.

    Every investment comes with a certain degree of risk, and higher potential returns often come with higher risk.

    Knowing the risk-return trade-off helps an investor set realistic expectations and make informed decisions about where to invest their money.

    Market timing

    Timing the market guarantees success

    Many investors believe they can predict how the market will move and time their investments for maximum gain.

    However, getting the market timing right repeatedly is a challenge, even for seasoned investors.

    Instead of trying to forecast how the market would move in the short term, adopting a long-term investment strategy often yields better results.

    This way, you can ride out volatility and grow over time.

    Diversification limits

    Diversification eliminates all risk

    While diversification is a key strategy that spreads investments across various assets to reduce risk, it cannot eliminate it completely.

    By investing in a diversified manner, investors can mitigate specific risks tied to individual investments or sectors.

    However, no amount of diversification can protect you from systemic risks affecting all the markets at once.

    It's a crucial tool for managing investment risk, but not a foolproof shield against market volatility/downturns.

    Advisor value

    Financial advisors are unnecessary expenses

    Many investors feel they don't need professional advice and perceive financial advisors as just another cost to bear.

    However, these advisors bring with them valuable insights into complex financial products and strategies that are designed to meet the individual's goals and circumstances.

    Their expertise can be critical in avoiding costly mistakes and in managing investment portfolios more effectively, making them a valuable asset for any investor.

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