24% of investors exit funds in a year, and I'm thrilled

Summary: The market hit a fresh high today, and you might be wondering whether it’s time to book profits and sell a few funds. I’d say yes, absolutely go ahead. Not because it’s good for you, but because it’s great for me. In this piece, I’ll explain why you selling a fund that’s less than a year old can 1end up benefiting me far more than it benefits you… Dear readers, I sincerely request you to sell your mutual funds today. And if your investments are less than a year old, even better. Go on. Hit that exit button with the enthusiasm of someone trying to book a Tatkal ticket at 10:59 am. Why settle for low or mid-teen returns when there are shinier things in the world, such as gold, silver, crypto, and that suspicious neighbour who keeps telling you he made crores flipping property? Why stay invested for five, 10, 20 years and endure the dull, predictable grind of compounding when you can chase drama, adrenaline, and the occasional financial heartbreak? The good news is: most people don’t even need to be coaxed. According to AMFI, 24 per cent of retail

This article was originally published on November 27, 2025.