Hold on to equities despite heady valuations

Invest gradually and on corrections to reduce losses

Equities have given a return of around 20 per cent since the start of the year. While investors are happy with their gains, they are also concerned: Are valuations too high? Should one deploy fresh money at current levels? Is a correction round the corner? Should one sell and exit? But, what if one misses out on further gains if the rally continues? We spoke to market experts for their views on how retail investors should deal with the current conditions. 

Valuations and earnings are key concerns  

One universal concern is that valuations are no longer attractive. Says Jyotivardhan Jaipuria, managing