Gold prices have rallied to Rs 1 lakh per 10 gram amid global uncertainty, weakening dollar, and US-China trade tensions. Silver has also gained, hitting Rs 95,562/kg. Indian stock markets have also recovered from their recent lows. Now, finfluencer Akshat Shrivastava tweeted about who really made money during this time and reminded everyone about the cost of inaction.
Finance educator and content creator Akshat Shrivastava recently took to X to share a sharp reflection on investment trends and missed opportunities. Highlighting how different asset classes have surged in value over the years, he pointed out that investors who remained active in any form—be it stocks, gold, real estate, or even Bitcoin—have likely seen gains.
According to Akshat, those who may have missed the gold rally could still have profited through other means, such as equities or property. Similarly, anyone who didn’t catch Bitcoin’s rise or the post-2020 stock market boom still had avenues like real estate or precious metals to grow their wealth. The key takeaway, he emphasized, is that opportunities were abundant—but only for those who acted.
So, who truly lost out? Akshat says it's those who stayed on the sidelines, keeping their money idle in cash. In his words, the most overlooked risk isn't in volatile investments—it's in doing nothing at all. He concluded with a thought-provoking quote: “Holding stocks in the short-term is risky. Holding cash in the long-term is definitely riskier.” His post served as a reminder that inaction, not volatility, often poses the greatest financial threat.
How did the internet react?
His post triggered varied responses online. One disagreed, arguing that new investors may be misled into risky decisions without proper research, claiming that while cash depreciates, it’s still safer than uninformed investing. Others backed Shrivastava, calling cash a silent wealth killer and emphasizing the importance of diversification, long-term investing, and taking calculated risks. One shared, “Yes, always invest for the long term. Gold has been less returns than equities in the past.”
Propelled by this month's rally, Indian stock markets have staged a strong recovery. Benchmark index Sensex was today quoting near 80,000 levels, up from its 52-week lows of 70,000. The index is less than 10% away from its all-time highs of 85,978.
According to Knight Frank, India has demonstrated remarkable resilience amidst a volatile geopolitical and economic environment in early 2025. Despite external challenges, including geopolitical conflicts and supply chain disruptions due to the still evolving tariff environment imposed by the US, India’s economic fundamentals continued to remain relatively strong. This undercurrent of economic stability and growth is also reflected in the strong occupier activity seen in the Indian real estate market, it said.
Finance educator and content creator Akshat Shrivastava recently took to X to share a sharp reflection on investment trends and missed opportunities. Highlighting how different asset classes have surged in value over the years, he pointed out that investors who remained active in any form—be it stocks, gold, real estate, or even Bitcoin—have likely seen gains.
According to Akshat, those who may have missed the gold rally could still have profited through other means, such as equities or property. Similarly, anyone who didn’t catch Bitcoin’s rise or the post-2020 stock market boom still had avenues like real estate or precious metals to grow their wealth. The key takeaway, he emphasized, is that opportunities were abundant—but only for those who acted.
So, who truly lost out? Akshat says it's those who stayed on the sidelines, keeping their money idle in cash. In his words, the most overlooked risk isn't in volatile investments—it's in doing nothing at all. He concluded with a thought-provoking quote: “Holding stocks in the short-term is risky. Holding cash in the long-term is definitely riskier.” His post served as a reminder that inaction, not volatility, often poses the greatest financial threat.
(1) If you missed the Gold rally, BUT invested money somewhere else
— Akshat Shrivastava (@Akshat_World) April 22, 2025
- You still made money.
(2) If you missed the last BTC rally. But, invested money in stocks, gold, real estate.
- You still made money.
(3) If you missed the last 2020 stock market massive rally. But,…
How did the internet react?
His post triggered varied responses online. One disagreed, arguing that new investors may be misled into risky decisions without proper research, claiming that while cash depreciates, it’s still safer than uninformed investing. Others backed Shrivastava, calling cash a silent wealth killer and emphasizing the importance of diversification, long-term investing, and taking calculated risks. One shared, “Yes, always invest for the long term. Gold has been less returns than equities in the past.”
Propelled by this month's rally, Indian stock markets have staged a strong recovery. Benchmark index Sensex was today quoting near 80,000 levels, up from its 52-week lows of 70,000. The index is less than 10% away from its all-time highs of 85,978.
According to Knight Frank, India has demonstrated remarkable resilience amidst a volatile geopolitical and economic environment in early 2025. Despite external challenges, including geopolitical conflicts and supply chain disruptions due to the still evolving tariff environment imposed by the US, India’s economic fundamentals continued to remain relatively strong. This undercurrent of economic stability and growth is also reflected in the strong occupier activity seen in the Indian real estate market, it said.
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