Riders on the storm: Newbie investors get a dose of reality
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Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted
Abhishek Kumar, a registered investment adviser, said the equity market can humble anyone, so direct stocks need proper research, money for short-term goals and emergencies should be kept aside, borrowing to invest avoided, and risk appetite assessed first.
More of Abhishek's views on money management
Mint speaks to people who began investing after the pandemic about how the fall from the September 2024 market peak hit their portfolios, from losses on hyped themes, IPO flipping and F&O to a stock-picker who had kept cash. It cites NSE data showing investors under 30 rose from 22.6% in March 2019 to 40.2% in January 2025. Experts comment, including Abhishek Kumar.
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Riders on the storm: Newbie investors get a dose of reality
