Equity, as an asset class, has an important role in the wealth creation process of investors. However, considering that the stock market tends to be volatile from time to time, investors must have the patience to not only stay invested during these turbulent times but also continue investing to benefit from averaging. It is equally important to build a well-diversified portfolio to minimise the risk. However, investors often get tempted to invest aggressively into funds that either have a narrow investment universe or a concentrated portfolio. 

One of the key factors that can help you achieve consistent investment success is to follow a goal-based investment process. Apart from creating a roadmap, it allows you to have clarity in terms of time horizon and target for each of the goals. Besides, it helps you decide how much you need to invest to achieve these goals as well as maintain the right balance in terms of risk and reward through an ideal asset allocation. 

Investing money is a life-long process and the sooner you start, the better off you will be in the long run.

The current volatility in the stock market can be attributed largely to geopolitical tensions, global economic uncertainties, FII outflows, IPO action and mixed corporate results.