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Most people would tell you to invest in the market when it is down but showing potential to bounce back
They would also advise you it's safer to not make any new investment when the market is nearing an all-time high
The rally that started with blue-chip companies has now caught up mid-caps and small caps
The question now arises what should investors do?Waiting for the market to come down to invest money is a negative approach and may not
always bear fruits, say financial experts
Additionally, this may result in loss of opportunity
The best approach, say experts, is to find alternative investment options if you feel anxious about a market correction
Here is a list of options you may try.1.GoldInvesting in this precious metal is always an option worth trying, given its relative
It is widely considered a tangible inflation hedge and a liquid asset
It is a long-term store of value
Investors can buy and hold physical gold in the form of bars and coins or invest indirectly through gold mining stocks or in digital
gold.2.ArtefactsIn the long run, investing in artefacts can be rewarding
Often the price of an art shoots up over a period of time, as its rarity grows
But investors should keep in mind that maintaining an art could be difficult and expensive.3.Real estateMost people invest in property as an
easy way out to avoid the complexity of understanding the stock market, which also requires regular monitoring
This is, again, a long-term investment option and requires a large sum of money at once
But there can be regular benefits if you rent out the property.4.Investing in businessIf you have a good amount of disposable money which
you do not want to invest in the market, you can use it to grow your own business
Businesses require regular investments, but they have the potential to give the highest returns of all other investment
options.5.CryptocurrencyWhile cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and speculative, they can be an alternative to traditional options
Digital coins have risen in popularity all over the world
However, it's crucial to know that they have no legal backing in India yet.
