Experts Explain How Investor Behavior and Timing Affect Mutual Fund Returns
Investors often face challenges when mutual funds deliver expected returns but newer funds outperform, leading to impulsive shifts that may increase risk. Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund warns that chasing recent winners can divert focus from original financial goals. Additionally, timing significantly affects investor returns, as seen in small-cap funds where the category's strong average returns contrasted with negative investor returns due to entry and exit timing. These dynamics highlight the importance of aligning investment decisions with long-term objectives rather than short-term performance.
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mint broke this story on 8 Sept, 05:24 pm. Other outlets followed.