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6 Wealth Creation Ideas for Playing Safe With Your Investments

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6 Wealth Creation Ideas for Playing Safe With Your Investments
December 06, 2023

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In this policy, the investment risks in the investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder   

Wealth creation is a long-term process that requires patience, discipline and above all, a strategic approach. One of the most common ways to create wealth is to opt for high-risk investments that also carry a high potential to generate above-average returns.

However, for conservative investors who prioritise safety, this may not be a comfortable strategy. These investors often prefer investments that carry lower risk but also offer lower returns. Needless to say, this may be counterproductive to the goal of wealth creation. Playing safe by investing in the safest investment options serve both the purpose of investing in less risky instruments and steadily grow your wealth.

So, as a conservative investor, how do you create wealth? Let’s find out.

6 Wealth-Creation Ideas if You Prefer Playing Safe With Your Investments

Even if you are averse to taking on too much investment risk, the strategies outlined below can help you get closer to the goal of wealth creation over the long term.

  1. Start an SIP

    A great way to play it safe in the markets is to consistently contribute a fixed sum to a mutual fund or an equity scheme through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP). This method reduces the risk of market volatility by ensuring that you invest at various price points. Regular contributions also mean that you do not need to time the market.

  2. Invest in a ULIP

    ULIP investments offer you a dual advantage — insurance protection and investment potential. A portion of the premium paid gives you the benefit of a life cover, while the remainder goes into your choice of ULIP investments. You not only have the flexibility to select your ULIP investments at the outset, but you can also switch funds as needed.

  3. Diversify Your Portfolio

    Diversification is an effective strategy that helps you balance investment risk and wealth creation. By allocating your funds across different asset classes like stocks, bonds, gold and even real estate, you reduce the risk associated with any single asset’s underperformance.

  4. Rebalance Your Portfolio

    Even the most carefully planned investment portfolios can deviate from the original asset allocations over time. This is because of market fluctuations that are beyond your control. By periodically rebalancing your portfolio, you can ensure that your investments continue to align with your risk tolerance levels without deviating from the goal of wealth creation.

  5. Balance Wealth Creation and Preservation

    While the end goal may be wealth creation, it is also crucial to protect the gains you have accumulated. To do this, you must strike a balance between growth assets that offer market-linked returns and stable assets that offer guaranteed income and/or returns over the long term.

  6. Seek Expert Guidance

    Despite implementing various tried and tested strategies, it may be challenging to tread the fine line between minimising risk and maximising wealth creation potential. Here’s where expert assistance from a financial advisor can be a game-changer. Consider seeking professional help to get more clarity about the strategies that could work best for you.

Conclusion

To sum it up, wealth creation could be an achievable goal even if you are a safe investor. You just need to combine the right strategies and be patient in the markets. The actionable tips outlined above can help you get started on the journey to creating wealth over the long term. At the outset, you could consider starting an SIP and making a ULIP investment, so the twin goals of insurance and investing will be taken care of in one go.

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Francis Rodrigues has a decade long experience in the insurance sector, and as SVP, E-Commerce and Digital Marketing, HDFC Life, manages the online sales channel, as well as digital and performance marketing. He has had hands-on experience in setting up sales channels and functional teams from scratch over a career spanning 2 decades.

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