Direct exposure to equities is fraught with risks for unseasoned investors

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7 min read Last Updated : Dec 27 2020 | 7:20 PM IST

Retail participation in direct equities has risen at a rapid pace this year. This is evident from the rise in the number of new demat accounts that were opened—a record

Topics : Coronavirus retail investor Equities Indian equity market SIP Mutual funds India Inc corporate earnings Crude Oil Price

First Published: Dec 25 2020 | 8:32 PM IST

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Direct exposure to equities is fraught with risks for unseasoned investors

Begin investing directly in a very small portion of your portfolio and see if you have the flair for it

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