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KCUG Wealth Insights - Monthly Newsletter - February 2025

on February 06, 2025

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How India-Pakistan Tensions Impact the Stock Market: A Historical Analysis

How India-Pakistan Tensions Impact the Stock Market: A Historical Analysis Whenever geopolitical tensions rise—especially between India and Pakistan—investors often ask: What happens to the market? Should I stay invested? Should I exit? The emotional response is understandable. War or military conflict brings uncertainty, and markets hate uncertainty. But when we analyze past data, the story might surprise you. Historical Data: Nifty50’s Performance Around India-Pak Events Let’s analyze how the Nifty50 index has reacted to some of the most notable Indo-Pak conflict events over the past few decades: What the Data Tells Us 1. Short-Term Shock, Long-Term Recovery: Most events triggered minor to moderate declines or volatility in the 1-month window. However, in 4 out of 5 cases, the market gave positive returns in the 6- and 12-month periods following the event. 2. Exception – 2001 Parliament Attack: This is the only event after which the Nifty50 remained negative even 12 months later. It ...

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The Power of Hybrid Funds - How to Manage Risk and Reward

Many investors believe that investing is a trade-off between the potential for high returns (riskier equity) and portfolio stability (safer debt or bonds). Hybrid mutual funds challenge this notion by providing a strategic combination of equity and debt in a single investment product, aiming to offer both capital growth and relative stability. Especially in 2025’s unpredictable markets, such funds appeal to those who desire balanced growth without taking on excessive risk. What are Hybrid Mutual Funds? Hybrid funds are mutual funds that allocate assets to both stocks (equities) and bonds (debt), blending the growth opportunity of equities with the safety net of fixed-income securities. They leverage professional management to dynamically rebalance portfolios, ensuring the risk-reward mix fits the fund’s mandate. Regulatory rules typically require balanced hybrid funds to maintain a 40–60% allocation to both asset categories, keeping the portfolio diversified and resilient aga...

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KCUG Wealth Insights - Monthly Newsletter - February 2025

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