Society & Culture
Alok Kumar Agarwal of Alankit recommends that new investors, in the interest of caution owing to relatively lower volatility, consider starting with an index fund when investing in a Mutual Fund through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP). Nevertheless, Alok kumar agarwal emphasizes the importance of being prepared for market fluctuations when venturing into equities. As a solution, he suggests adopting a long-term investment approach to fully leverage the benefits of compounding.

