{"id":1151,"date":"2023-07-29T08:44:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T08:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.kashly.in\/?p=1151"},"modified":"2023-07-29T08:44:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T08:44:41","slug":"mutual-fund-when-should-you-not-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashly.in\/read\/mutual-fund-when-should-you-not-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"Mutual fund: When should you not exit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mutual fund investment is a reliable way to long-term wealth creation. But, for some investors, it is an emotional roller coaster ride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may get professional advice on when you should start investing, how to maximize returns, and which funds to buy. However, there is another important question. When should you not exit a mutual fund?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us explore some situations when it may not be advisable to exit a mutual fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When should you not exit a mutual fund?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Short-term market volatility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Investing in mutual funds involves dealing with short-term market ups and downs. Therefore, it is crucial to avoid making sudden decisions solely based on these temporary movements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exiting a mutual fund during a brief market downturn might lead you to miss out on potential future profits when the market eventually comes back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-term investment strategy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to investment, it is usually a good idea to stick with a fund that matches your long-term investment goals. Constantly changing funds based on short-term performance can disrupt your overall investment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do not exit funds based on short-term underperformance like 1 or 2 years. Every mutual fund scheme and AMCs will be having its cycles of underperformance and outperformance. Top-performing funds will keep on changing every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you chase only top-performing funds by switching between schemes every year, you will end up with below-average returns. Therefore, if the scheme and fund manager are good, stay invested for a considerable period to get the benefits of compounding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality fund with a good track record <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you have invested in a quality mutual fund that has consistently performed well it might be a good idea to stick with it. Transitioning from one investment to another can be risky. So if your fund has a solid track record, it is likely to keep providing satisfactory returns in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n

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