For instance, many investors have been wondering if they should buy gold, which rose more than 70% in the domestic market in 2025. Advisers say it would be a mistake to buy it now thinking that the same will be repeated in 2026. However, if you take this as a learning and want to include gold in your long-term portfolio, then decide a certain portion of your investment portfolio that you will allocate to it, and stick to that, said Mathpal. “Add it in a staggered manner,” he said and be mentally prepared to hold it for the long-term.
