The past one year has witnessed unprecedented events, not just in the financial markets but in almost all spheres of our lives. As 2020 draws to an end, the world looks forward to a better and less distressing 2021.
For investors, that would mean better returns and more stable capital markets. Though gold prices and stock markets hit an all-time high in 2020 and investors in debt earned extraordinary returns, few people would like a repeat of the horrific experience that this year has been.
ET Wealth reached out to experts to know how investors can safeguard their finances from the volatility that raged in 2020 and the uncertainty that looms in the horizon. This week’s cover story explains 11 steps that one should take now to improve one’s finances in the New Year.
Performance scorecard of 2020
We hope you find it useful. Wishing you good health, prosperity and safety in 2021.
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