The ‘ETMarkets Emerging Investment Opportunities’ event, held in collaboration with Mudrex, concluded on March 20, 2024, in Bengaluru, marking a successful gathering of investment advisors, mutual fund advisors, equity traders, wealth advisors, and distributors of wealth products. This event served as a platform for participants to glean insights into diversification, risk management, and cryptocurrency prospects from esteemed wealth experts.
With the vision of India’s Amrit Kaal, an era promising significant growth and attracting 14 crore new investors, ‘ETMarkets Emerging Investment Opportunities’ provided a comprehensive platform to explore diverse asset classes beyond traditional equities.
Kshitij Anand, Editor of ETMarkets, in his introductory remarks, welcomed attendees to the dynamic world of investments, highlighting the timeless era of Amrit Kaal presenting unlimited opportunities for investors seeking alternative options and strategies.
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Among the notable discussions was a Fireside chat titled ‘Risk-averse Investors: Beyond Equities – Bonds’ featuring Ajinkya Kulkarni, Co-Founder and CEO of Wint Wealth. Kulkarni emphasized the regulatory push to make bonds attractive and accessible to small retail investors, offering insights into options for risk-averse individuals.Edul Patel, CEO of Mudrex, provided insights into the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency space, stressing the importance of adaptability to technological changes and shifting investor behavior.During the event, Edul stated, “Bitcoin presents an interesting correlation dynamic with gold and equities. Unlike traditional assets, Bitcoin exhibits a low correlation with equities, similar to gold. This lack of correlation is a significant advantage for portfolio managers seeking diversification, as it helps mitigate overall portfolio risk while potentially enhancing returns.””Bitcoin has emerged as a new asset class suitable for portfolio diversification. Incorporating Bitcoin into your investment strategy, ideally allocating a modest percentage of your portfolio, offers the potential for enhanced risk-adjusted returns. This trend is increasingly evident with growing institutional participation in Bitcoin and upcoming Bitcoin spot ETFs,” Edul explained.Another dimension of non-equity-based investment avenues was explored by Saurabh Jain, CEO of Stable Money, who shed light on fixed deposits (FDs) as a resilient alternative beyond traditional equities.
Together, these market leaders shared sustainable, long-term, and strategic solutions that go beyond the contemporary investment culture led by a fear of missing out (FOMO), instant gratification, and so on. Industry experts convened at this event to chart the course towards unconventional and resilient investment avenues beyond equities at a time when India is at the cusp of a digitally-led economic transformation and the market is ripe with diverse options.
The event also featured discussions on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) led by Avijit Mishra, Co-Founder of Alt DRX. Mishra highlighted the significance of REITs in the investment landscape, emphasizing their role as pooling vehicles for collective investment in income-generating real estate assets. He underlined the accessibility of REITs and the diverse asset classes permitted by Sebi, enhancing liquidity and offering investors opportunities in commercial properties such as offices, hotels, retail, industrial spaces, and healthcare facilities.
In conclusion, the ‘ETMarkets Emerging Investment Opportunities event served as a beacon for investors navigating the evolving financial landscape, offering actionable insights, strategies, and connections to thrive in India’s digital-led economic transformation.