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• Want to balance risk-return now and not just focus on returns: Siddharth VoraOther than valuations which seem to provide some sort of caution, volatility has come off very significantly post elections. All the macro data points around India are very robust. From a macro perspective, there are no major red flags. We are not seeing any major systemic risk for Indian equities as well andit is very clear that this is still a broad-based bull market, Siddharth Vora.
• Traders like a 'volatile & unpredictable' TrumpWith he and President Joe Biden running neck-and-neck ahead of their first debate Thursday night, investors have already been trying to game out how the Republican's return to the White House could affect everything from the electric-vehicle industry to the direction of long-term interest rates.
• RBI warns of risks from rapid rise in derivative trading volumesA rapid rise in derivative trading volumes in India could pose several challenges, India's central bank said in its Financial Stability Report released on Thursday.
• What should be your investment strategy after elections?Market volatility post Indian election triggered short-term turbulence, yet history shows eventual alignment with economic fundamentals. Resilient corporate earnings, infrastructure development and vigilant sector monitoring are emphasized for long-term strategic investments amidst fluctuating market conditions.
• Decoding momentum funds: What you need to knowMomentum funds select stocks based on recent performance for continuity. The 17 funds in this category include both index funds and ETFs, with a tracking error of 0.3 to 0.5% in passive funds. High-risk investors are ideal for these funds, with recommended asset allocation of 80% in equity and 20% in debt, says Chirag Muni.
• Rupee ends marginally up on inflow expectations from index-bound bondsThe Indian rupee ended marginally higher on Tuesday on expectations of foreign inflows into domestic debt that will be included in a global index later this week.
• Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 43%While the indices might be witnessing correction on intra intra-basis, the broader markets are still very much under the control of the bulls. There is greater likelihood of bullish sentiment continuing, so be bullish but more than anything else in the long term what matters for a stock is earnings and valuation. So be selective, avoid impulsive investing, and keep reviewing one’s portfolio and stay away from penny stocks especially. It is very likely that some of the penny stocks will fly and be distributed amongst retail investors. We look at stocks which have witnessed a continuous rise in their score in the last one month. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
• Global trends, trading activity of foreign investors to guide movement in mkts this week: AnalystsStock markets will take cues from trading activity of foreign investors and global trends this week with benchmark equity indices likely to face volatility amid the scheduled monthly derivatives expiry, analysts said. Moreover, factors such as the progress of monsoon and Brent crude oil would also dictate investors' sentiment during the week.
• Japan issues fresh warning against yen bears as currency slidesJapanese authorities, led by Masato Kanda, are prepared to address speculative and volatile movements in the currency market to protect the economy without altering market trends.
• Market to be volatile and move in a fairly tight range till Budget: Dinshaw IraniDinshaw Irani says that Helios has been so bullish on the financial sector that they brought out a first sector dedicated fund from the house of Helios which closed on June 14; it was a financial services fund. Anyway, Helios id loading up on that particular portion as such in the and fortunately most of the stocks are in the largecap space.