Debt mutual fund products which are considered less risky than equity when combined with Gold form a perfect hedge in the current volatile markets. If history is anything to go by then gold based investments have done very well during major downturns, like the one in 2008. During such weak times barring gold most of the other asset classes delivered negative returns. So the exposure to debt along with Gold is like icing on the cake - all the more advantageous for investors.

Thus it’s no surprise that investors now prefer to opt for safety and security of DEBT coupled with the glitter of GOLD. Examples of few such multi asset funds in the current industry are Canara Robeco InDiGo Fund, AXIS Triple Advantage Fund, Taurus MIP Advantage etc.

A multi asset allocation involving different types of debt funds, gold based products and a little equity would be a better way to go about investing to achieve good returns given the present market conditions.

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