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How do the retail investors enjoy an edge over the fund managers to outperform?

Retail investors have the advantage of being able to wait for the right market conditions before investing, allowing them to sit out of the market during times of high volatility or uncertainty. 

Investors can observe and wait for the most opportune moment to invest without having to pay anything, giving them an edge over less disciplined and less capable market opponents.


Retail investors are not bound by the bureaucratic processes of large funds, allowing them to be much more agile and move quickly to take advantage of market opportunities.


Retail investors have the advantage of being smaller than institutional investors, meaning they can enter and exit positions faster without worrying about impacting the price of the security they are trading.


Retail investors can also operate and invest in micro and smallcap companies of market caps less than 5000 crores which fund investors may not be able to invest in due to size constraints. 


 This provides them with access to unique investment opportunities that can generate higher returns. 

Retail investors can use these advantages to generate higher returns and take advantage of unique investment opportunities, but must carefully consider the risks associated with their investments.

Proper due diligence is essential for retail investors to maximize their chances of success.

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