Fixed Deposit Can Save You From The Volatile Market
2. Gilt funds
Investing in government securities when the market is so volatile is like committing suicide. The inconsistency in yields from gilt funds has made it a complete no-no among investors. With respect to the current scenario, long term debt and gilt funds should be avoided at any cost. These funds were performing well with low interest rates and rise in bond prices. But depreciating rupee has hit the gilt fund investors hard and made these funds an unsafe investment option.
3. Investment in gold
Unlike gold, most of the investment options are adversely affected by falling rupee. But this cannot be cited as a long term investment since the rise in demand is temporary. Plunging rupee and import curbs are the reasons behind this sudden surge in gold investment. The value of gold is not impressive in dollar terms and the future looks bleak.
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