But what about the stock market? The main thing for investors to understand, before stepping into the stock market, is that this is an asset that can multiply your money, or decimate it, depending on your timing and stock selection skills. Even if you manage to avoid such mishaps, if you invest in an overheated market, you can lose 40-50 per cent of your capital. These are examples of stocks that survived market crashes and made it out unscathed. When you invest in a stock the main call you’re taking is that the company will manage to multiply its profits over time.

Source: The Hindu October 27, 2023 15:57 UTC