- Urmi Sengupta
- 15 Jun 20
- Alternative investments,Investor,Short-term Investments

At home, work or even while commuting, the topic that is dominating every conversation today is Coronavirus and its impact on one’s health, the stock markets and wealth. The coronavirus outbreak has impacted all strata of the financial ecosystem. With a complete halt on the global supply chain and markets undergoing a downward spiral, the world is currently experiencing one of the worst recessions. Amidst such situations, it can become challenging to invest in long-term. The economic repercussion of the pandemic outbreak compelled many investors to realign their portfolio and think short-term investments.
According to a report published by S&P Global Ratings, the Indian economy is expected to shrink by 5% in 2021, due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown impacting the economic activity of the nation. The impact of the pandemic outbreak was felt in the money market, as indices across the globe experienced a sharp plunge as the rapid spread of the pandemic hurt investor sentiment as well. Considering the current economic conditions, it is absolutely natural for investors to look for short-term investment options. In light of this, here are the top 3 short-term investments to look out for.