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Entrepreneurs need to have a diversified portfolio with the right mix of high-risk-high-ROI and safer instruments. But should entrepreneurs be investing in high-risk options when they are already plagued with money woes? Since we’re considering it from a long-term perspective, stocks are a noteworthy fit here as they can be played around with during periods of favorable changes over an extended duration. And also while they may be tempted to avoid all risks, a little calculated risk can yield higher returns to tackle short-term exigencies.

However, given how unprecedented situations, such as the current global pandemic has changed the face of businesses, prompting various start-ups and even established companies to either halt operations or completely shut shop, it is important to have a sound investment strategy. And the yellow metal – gold – has stood the test of time, living up to its identity of a safer and resilient investment choice. In fact, gold acts more as a hedge than an instrument. While stock investments give you equivalent ownership of the company and bonds elicit a payable interest, gold, on the other hand, safeguards against economic inconstancy.

For instance, during last year’s peak pandemic period, while the volatility of the stock market had every investor on their toes, the value of gold jumped from Rs. 39,100 to Rs, 52,300 between January and October 2020. This establishes that gold finds preference in every entrepreneur’s investment portfolio.