Stocks & equity investing — risk, SIPs and measurement
Equity can grow wealth over long horizons and can also fall sharply. These pages help you frame risk and measure results—not pick tips or guarantee returns.
Calculators
Guides
- Stocks vs mutual funds — When direct equity and mutual funds differ in effort, diversification and behaviour risk.
- Equity risk basics — What equity volatility means for goals, timelines and sleep-at-night money.
- Diversification basics — Why spreading risk across assets and holdings matters—and what diversification does not do.
Key terms
FAQs
Should beginners buy individual stocks?
Many beginners start with diversified funds via SIP because stock selection needs research time and risk tolerance. There is no single right answer—match complexity to your process.
Illustrative content from Aaru Wealth. Not personalised financial advice.