INCOME TAX22 Sept 2026
Think you’re a long-term investor? These warning signs show when short-term market noise is taking over | Mint
Investors often call themselves long-term, but a few weak months can trigger anxiety and sudden strategy changes. Switching funds based on one to three year returns, or checking your portfolio too often, are warning signs. Indian equities have seen 10–20% intra-year falls in most years, with 30% corrections about once every seven to 10 years. Write down your asset allocation and set a rebalancing rule in advance.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Investors often use "long term" to describe a return expectation rather than a fixed investment horizon.
- A clear warning sign is changing investments based on trailing one- to three-year returns instead of the original plan.
- Historically, Indian equities have seen 10–20% intra-year declines in most years, with 30% or sharper corrections roughly once every seven to 10 years.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Consider writing down your intended asset allocation and the reason behind it, and decide a rebalancing rule in advance, such as when your equity allocation moves about five percentage points away from your target, so future decisions follow a plan rather than market mood.
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