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In her post, Radhika Gupta stressed the importance of making a personal investment statement.
The volatility in gold prices has left investors confused. (representative image)
The recent volatility in gold and silver prices has left many investors baffled. After reaching record highs, the precious metals witnessed a sharp drop last week. With prices remaining volatile, people have been confused about which investment option is best for them at this moment.
Now, Radhika Gupta, the MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, has given tips about what investors can do. In a post on X, she advised people to educate themselves on the basics of finance and investment before putting their money anywhere.
Confusion Over Gold, Silver And Mutual Fund Investments
The volatility in gold and silver prices has left many people confused about whether they should break away from mutual funds to invest in these options. Gold has always been seen as a hedge against inflation. With increasing geopolitical uncertainty across the globe, the price of the precious metal has skyrocketed in recent months.
In a bid to maximise their returns, investors have even turned to advice on social media platforms on Reddit for advice. The discussion on gold investments is not new, but the different advice many users offer can leave one unsure of where to invest their money.
https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinanceindia/comments/1qvltqw/should_i_buy_gold_now_or_wait_for_prices_to_drop/ cleverly weave in this that people often discuss gold investments on public forums
Edelweiss CEO Offers Advice
In her post, Gupta said that she had been approached by many people who were seeking advice on their investment portfolio. “I have 30,000 to invest, should I buy silver? What fund do I buy?” the first line read.
Gupta admitted that neither she nor anyone else could give a person a quick fix solution since investment advice needs time and context. She advised people to learn the basics of investment first.
“Document your money situation and needs. Cover four things – 1) income and expenses, 2) current investments and liabilities, 3) goals and timelines, and 4) your thoughts on risk – losing money,” Gupta wrote.
“Do not rush to make a financial monument. You don’t need to have a direct stock portfolio, figure out whether to buy silver or find a PMS. All of this can wait till you find your feet,” she explained.
She advised her followers to go to a professional with their personal investment statement to get a thorough plan. Lastly, Gupta said that people need to relax, reflect and learn from their financial mistakes to move forward.
“I have 30,000 to invest, should I buy silver? What fund do I buy?”I am seeing a lot more friends, family, and folks in general reach out for advice on their portfolio in the last few months. It is probably because volatility is so high across asset classes, returns over the…
— Radhika Gupta (@iRadhikaGupta) February 9, 2026
Gupta’s advice highlights how keeping in mind a few easy tips can make one’s investment plans much easier and profitable. The key is to understand the market and move in a steady manner instead of rushing to put your money on the newest trend/plan.
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Delhi, India, India
February 10, 2026, 13:04 IST
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