When it comes to investing, the biggest elephant in the room is the word — “uncertainty.” No one can say for certain what the markets will do nor is there a crystal ball that’ll show you the outcome of any situation. However, we have provided some pointers that can help you keep things in perspective during this “uncertain” period.

With investors scrambling to add different asset classes into their portfolios to equal their returns to that of 10-20 years ago, they may be exposed to higher volatility than the past as well.

Bonds are primarily meant to stabilise your portfolio and provide a buffer during volatility. Buying them for returns or yield can be dangerous and expose you to hidden risks.