The Beginners Guide to Investing - A. Balasubramanian

This podcast episode, hosted by Brian Tellis, features A. Balasubramanian, MD and CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited. They discuss the importance of investing, emphasizing a common-sense approach and disciplined, regular contributions. Balasubramanian highlights the psychological barriers to investing, such as market volatility, and encourages listeners to develop a long-term perspective. He outlines a basic asset allocation strategy, considering equities, fixed income, real estate, and gold, while emphasizing the importance of tax efficiency and return expectations. He also touches on the changing dynamics of the investment landscape, including inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical risks, offering an optimistic outlook for the future. The episode concludes with contact information for listener feedback.