Diversifying investment style is crucial, says FundsIndia’s Arun Kumar

Diversifying investment style is crucial, says FundsIndia’s Arun Kumar

In an interaction with Mint, Kumar, known as the 80:20 investor, discusses his investment portfolio, his reasons for avoiding real estate, and why diversifying investment styles is as important as asset allocation.  He advocates for a focused approach to investing, leveraging the ‘Pareto principle’ (80:20 concept) to achieve optimal results with minimal effort. Edited excerpts: … Read more

I have lost a lot of money picking stocks, says PrimeInvestor co-founder Srikanth Meenakshi

I have lost a lot of money picking stocks, says PrimeInvestor co-founder Srikanth Meenakshi

In this conversation with Mint, Meenakshi shares insights about his investments and discusses the growth of fintech and its impact on mutual funds. What is your asset allocation? My portfolio looks something like this: 63% in equity, 30% in debt, 5% in cash for emergencies, and about 2% in real estate. I aim to maintain … Read more