Saturday, 24 January 2026

🚍 “Equity Slow Bus or Gold–Silver Rocket?” — A Market Reality Check


ARE YOU IN WRONG VEHICLE??

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“Why am I sitting in this slow Equity bus when everyone else is flying in a Gold–Silver rocket?”

     For lakhs of equity investors, this thought has crossed their mind at least once.

    Equity (Nifty) is looking like in a LONG SLEEP at 25,000 levels for 18 months now, whereas cousins Gold at ₹1.5 lakh and Silver above ₹3 lakh are grabbing Front Page Headlines. Suddenly, Equity feels like a boring test of patience, while Gold feels like a lottery win.
Let’s pause and bring this back to Fundamentals and Common Sense.

 

1️ Neighbour’s halwa is always sweeter

When your Equity is quiet and Silver has doubled, your mind whispers, *“Did I choose Wrong!”*

Selling Equities and moving into Gold may seem Logical at this moment  


But is it?
Buying Gold or Silver after a 100% rally is like entering a wedding when dessert is being served 🍰 — the celebration is almost over, and you may be the one paying the bill.

Selling equities (currently consolidating or “on sale”) to buy gold at peak MRP is the oldest investing mistake: selling low and buying high. And remember Equities in SLEEP MODE for 18 months could well turn our to be COILED SPRING ready to LEAP!

 

2️ Don’t Mix Up Protection with Growth

Gold is an umbrella.

Equity is a fruit tree.

     You don’t cut the tree just because it’s raining.  Equity builds wealth over time but surely; Gold protects wealth when life misbehaves.
     Moving everything to Gold now is similar to buying "Insurance" after the accident has happened.

 

3️ The Pharmacy Effect

Gold is crowded today because the world has an uneasy headache—wars, tariffs, fear and uncertainty dominating headlines.   Experienced investors don’t buy medicine when everyone is already sick — they prepare before the fever comes.   That’s how market cycles has always worked.

 

4️ Real maturity = Asset Allocation

A mature investor doesn't eat only pickle just because it's spicy and tasty today. Wealth creation needs a Whole Thali.

  • If Gold was 10% of your portfolio and has become 20% because of the rally, trimming some Gold does make sense.
  • Deploy that money into Equity or Debt as per Asset Allocation.  This is Disciplined Investing.

      A Complete Shift away from Equity to Gold is emotion driven and not planning.


Bottom line

Gold and Silver look “shiny” today because the world feels dangerous — but don’t let the glitter blind you.  Gold shines in fear; equity rewards patience.

Gold and Silver are insurance, not income engines.
Equity remains the real compounding machine, especially through SIPs.

Volatility feels uncomfortable, but for long-term investors, it actually helps accumulate better.

A doctor doesn’t change your medicine every two days just because a new brand appears.

Wealth is built by time in the market, not by constant switching.   Wealth isn’t created by chasing rockets — it’s built by staying seated in the right vehicle.
#DontRetireRich

 

Disclaimer: This is for education only. Not investment advice. Asset allocation should be done based on individual goals, risk appetite, and time horizon.




All the best,
Regards,
Srikanth Matrubai
AMFI REGISTERED MUTUAL FUND DISTRIBUTOR
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Srikanth Matrubai, Author of the Amazon Best Seller DON'T RETIRE RICH


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