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Market Volatility: A Call for Disciplined Asset Allocation

Market Overview The Indian markets have seen a decline in recent sessions, with the Sensex and Nifty indices extending losses for a second consecutive day on March 30. The Sensex dropped by 1.35% to 72,586.42, while the Nifty fell by 1.29% to 22,524.90. The sharp surge in oil prices above $114 per barrel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East has dampened investor sentiment.

Asset Class Performance The ongoing volatility has led to corrections in various asset classes, including gold and silver. Gold has corrected by over 10% in one month, while silver has fallen by over 16%. On March 30, MCX gold opened 0.42% down to Rs 1,46,255, and silver edged 0.33% to Rs 2,27,343.

Asset Allocation Strategy Experts recommend a disciplined asset allocation approach to manage risk and ensure long-term wealth creation. Vaibhav Porwal, Co-founder at Dezerv, suggests allocating 70% to equities, 20% to fixed income, and 10% to precious metals or other hard assets. Within the 70% equity allocation, 20% should be in global equities to reduce concentration risk.

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Portfolio Rebalancing Investors should periodically reassess their holdings as market cycles change. The recent fall in gold and silver prices after a strong rally serves as a reminder not to chase recent winners. A disciplined asset allocation approach not only helps manage risk but also ensures investors are positioned to benefit when markets recover.

Key Investment Strategy A balanced portfolio should consist of:

• 50-60% to equity for growth
• 20-30% to debt for stability
• 10-20% to gold for portfolio protection

By adopting a disciplined asset allocation approach, investors can navigate volatile markets and stay invested through uncertainty.