Just days into this open conflict—marked by Iranian missile retaliations and reports of the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei—investors are navigating a landscape of surging oil prices, gold rallies, and highly volatile equities.

There are four primary asset classes that most individuals can invest their money in: 1. Equity - This also refers to stocks traded in the stock market. 2. Debt refers to products like Fixed Deposits, Government bonds, the Public Provident Fund (PPF), and National Savings Certificates (NSCs). 3. Real Estate - Residential and commercial property or land. 4. Commodities - Stuff like Gold, Silver, etc.