Synopsis
The way things are developing on the India-Pakistan border, one thing is almost certain: The return of volatility. In the current scenario, be prepared to see some amount of drawdown in the value of your overall portfolio. Also, don’t hit the panic button. Focus instead on things you have control over. So, don’t react to every headline, and be discriminatory in stock selection. Remember that the best returns on your investment will come in the medium to long term.
Now that conflict has been sparked between India and Pakistan, when it will end is anyone’s guess. But the way the street has been reacting to events, it appears that it expects only a limited conflict. The big question at this juncture is this: Should you bother about what is happening at the border or what is happening in specific sectors and companies? The answer is both. We have to be concerned about what is happening at the border because
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