Fund Advisor's Note

Your fund gained 18%. You got 8%. Where did the rest go?

Turns out, your biggest investing challenge isn't the market. It's closer home.

Turns out, your biggest investing challenge isn't the market. It's closer home.AI-generated image

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We're living through uncertain times again. The latest chapter in the ongoing tariff war has once more stirred volatility across global equities and emerging markets. Headlines are unnerving. Portfolios look shaky. Many investors, understandably, feel tempted to retreat. But before making any decisions, step back and look in the mirror. This month's Mutual Fund Insight cover story—"Your fund made 18%. You made 8%. Who stole your money?"—reveals a pattern that repeats across all market cycles. Despite robust fund performance, many investors fail to capture those gains. Not because of poor fund management. But because of how we behave during uncertainty. The emotional cost of investing In the past decade, well-performing funds have return

This article was originally published on April 08, 2025.

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