Businesstoday iconBusinesstodayMay 25, 2026

Wrong Entry, Wrong Exit! Devina Mehra Explains Why Investors Lose Money

Amid volatile global markets and rising uncertainty, veteran market expert Devina Mehra shares a powerful lesson for investors — don't panic and don't try timing the market. Citing the example of legendary fund manager Peter Lynch, she explains how even investors in the world's best-performing mutual fund ended up losing money because they entered and exited at the wrong time.

Wrong Entry, Wrong Exit! Devina Mehra Explains Why Investors Lose Money

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Amid volatile global markets and rising uncertainty, veteran market expert Devina Mehra shares a powerful lesson for investors — don't panic and don't try timing the market.

Citing the example of legendary fund manager Peter Lynch, she explains how even investors in the world's best-performing mutual fund ended up losing money because they entered and exited at the wrong time.

Her message is clear: asset allocation matters, but disciplined investing matters even more.

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Amid volatile global markets and rising uncertainty, veteran market expert Devina Mehra shares a powerful lesson for investors — don't panic and don't try timing the market. Citing the example of legendary fund manager Peter Lynch, she explains how even investors in the world's best-performing mutual fund ended up losing money because they entered and exited at the wrong time. Her message is clear: asset allocation matters, but disciplined investing matters even more.

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  • Watch this insightful conversation to understand why staying invested through volatility could be the real key to long-term wealth creation.
  • As markets swing sharply and emotions run high, Devina Mehra warns against chasing momentum and making impulsive exits.

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