Both stocks and mutual funds have been promising avenues for wealth creation over the long-term.
The historical returns generated by Indian equities in the last several decades are a testimony of the wealth-building potential of equity as an asset class.
However, investors should note that stocks are more volatile by nature compared to mutual funds. One must also devise a strategy and take exposure to high quality stocks sensibly as well.
Asset allocation plays a key role in deciding how much to invest in stocks and mutual funds. Adopt a sensible approach and follow an asset allocation strategy that is most suitable for you.