Nitin Ghai | AMFI Registered Mutual Fund Distributor | IRDAI General Insurance Certified
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For years, I believed wealth creation was about choosing the right equity funds.
Higher growth. Better performance. Long-term compounding.

But experience taught me something deeper.

Wealth is not built only by growth.
It is protected by balance.

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In my 8+ years of investing, I have seen this repeatedly:

Most investors focus only on equity.
Large cap. Mid cap. Index funds. Global themes.

Very few think seriously about debt funds.

Debt funds are often seen as “low return” instruments.

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But that thinking misses their real role.

They are not designed to excite you.
They are designed to stabilise you.

Historically, markets have moved in cycles.
Corrections and drawdowns are part of long-term investing.
Not exceptions. Not surprises.

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When portfolios are heavily equity-oriented without balance,
the real damage is not always financial.

It is behavioural.

• SIPs get paused
• Long-term plans get questioned
• Emotions override allocation

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That is where I realised something important.

Debt funds did not make me wealthy overnight.
They helped me stay invested when equity became uncomfortable.

They acted as:
• A volatility cushion
• A liquidity buffer
• A rebalancing tool during corrections

And over long periods, staying invested matters more than chasing the highest return.

Risk-adjusted return quietly builds wealth.

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Extreme swings test patience.

Aur investing mein patience sabse bada asset hai.

Adding a meaningful allocation to debt funds (based on risk profile, goals, and time horizon) creates structural balance.

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Equity drives growth.
Debt provides stability.
Asset allocation drives discipline.

Today when I look back, I don’t credit one fund category for wealth creation.

I credit allocation.
I credit discipline.
I credit respecting cycles.

Because markets will fluctuate.
Allocation determines whether we fluctuate with them.

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This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, product recommendation, or return assurance. Allocation to equity and debt funds should be aligned with individual goals, time horizon, and risk profile. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.

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