Expected return
Risk & psychologyThe return an asset can reasonably be projected to deliver over a long horizon.
In plain terms
Earnings growth plus dividend yield, plus or minus re-rating. Plan at 10–11% for Indian equity.
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Cost of borrowing
Market basicsThe all-in rate you pay on debt, set largely by your credit score.
In plain terms
Any debt costing more than your realistic expected return is the highest-return investment available to you.
Staggered entry
Risk & psychologyDeploying a large sum in tranches on fixed dates rather than all at once.
In plain terms
Six to twelve months on fixed dates gives up a little expected return and buys a much lower chance of a first experience bad enough to end your investing.