Is the “Buy & Hold” Era era past us ?

Is this “Buy & Hold” advice still applicable in today’s volatile markets?

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Alok Jain
December 19, 2024


19 December 2024 · Thursday

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December 19th was expected to be a day of market mayhem following the sharp fall in the US markets the previous night, triggered by the Fed’s rate cut. A lot of speculation suggested that Indian markets could experience a bloodbath, but my sense is that it wasn’t as bad as feared. Yes, the market did gap down at the open, but it stabilized throughout the day.

We’ll dive into today’s market performance and discuss how the Fed’s hawkish stance has affected global markets, including India.

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Is the “Buy & Hold” Era era past us ?

You’ve likely heard the classic investment mantra: “Buy a good stock and forget about it; your money will grow.” But is this advice still applicable in today’s volatile markets? Let’s explore this idea using real-world examples and understand why this approach might not always work. . . . .

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