Milkmaid Analysis

We have all heard of the story of the milkmaid who put all her eggs in one basket. It was only a matter of time before the basket slipped and ruined all the poor milkmaids' plans. But when it comes to our hard earned money and a question of investing it, we somehow tend to forget the learning from the milkmaid. We tend to rely on only some investment avenues and ignore the inherent risk in the action.

Investors need to learn the art of managing their funds in such a manner as to maximize returns while minimizing risks. This is easier said than done. It is a complete science with its own set of rules and regulations. Mutual fund investments tend to help investors in this regard. By clearly defining the industry or the focus of the mutual fund,