Welcome to Chapter 2 of the Audio Course for NISM Series XII.

In this episode, we move from the "Market Structure" to the "Investment Strategy." This chapter answers the fundamental question: "Where should I put my money?"

Key Concepts Covered in this Episode:Savings vs. Investment: Why keeping cash in the cupboard loses value due to Inflation.

The Asset Classes: A deep dive into the 4 main buckets:Equity: For Growth (but high risk).

Debt: For Income & Safety (but lower returns).Real Estate & Gold: Physical assets and their role in a portfolio.

Asset Allocation: The most critical determinant of portfolio performance. How to mix these assets based on age and goals.Risk vs. Return: Understanding the trade-off. (Higher return always demands higher risk).

Diversification: The "Free Lunch" of finance—lowering risk by spreading your bets.

Exam Note: This is a High Weightage Chapter (approx. 20%). The exam loves to ask scenario-based questions here (e.g., "Which asset class is best for a retired person?"). Pay close attention to the Risk-Return relationships.

Next Episode: Now that we know what to buy, let's learn how companies sell them for the first time: 🎧 Next: [A03] Chapter 3: Primary Markets (IPOs)

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