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Averaging in stocks vs mutual funds: What you need to know before investing

1 source · first seen 13:00 26 Sept · updated 13:00 26 Sept

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  • Averaging down can lower entry costs in quality investments
  • Blindly buying falling stocks can quickly destroy capital
  • Retail investors in Indian equities should distinguish quality stocks from persistent losers before averaging down

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