Trying to time the market? Missing the best trading days can dent returns
Mumbai: Trying to time the market may not be the best strategy for retail investors. A study by Abakkus Mutual Fund shows that missing even a few of the market's strongest trading days can erode long-term returns. The asset manager analysed the Nifty 50 TRI, Nifty Midcap 150 TRI, and Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI performances over the 21 years from April 2005 to May 2026 and found that investors who stayed invested throughout generated the highest returns.Those who remained invested in the Nifty 50 fo…



