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Jump in FII long-short ratio sans correction may be a new Normal
Market confuses with record FII long-short ratio surge, hinting at shifting dynamics post-election. Chandan Taparia notes unusual stability despite ratio near 5, credits India's growing equity culture for market surge.
F&O Radar | Deploy Bull Call Ratio Spread in Nifty to play range bound index expiry
Nifty's positive trend confirmed by MACD signals and derivative data. Analysts advise caution due to FII net % long levels. Traders recommended a bull call ratio spread strategy for limited upside potential. Expert disclaimer underscores the need for individual analysis in trading decisions.
Don't be afraid to be bullish, just a bit of hard work and a pinch of patience: 4 smallcap stocks for long term investors
Given how nifty and sensex are moving and market breadth is panning out, it is very likely that we are soon going to enter a phase, where the desire to own small caps would come in the category of “highest”. Another side of the story, when that happens, what will get ignored is that “risks” are also at the highest when bulls are controlling the small cap segment. For all those who still want to take exposure to them, in such times, it would be better to be cautious in selecting the stocks, better to go with buying in smaller quantities and buy stocks where the underlying business has good macro fundamentals. Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus which lists stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy".
Don't be afraid to be bullish, just a bit of hard work and a pinch of patience: 4 smallcap stocks for long term investors
Given how nifty and sensex are moving and market breadth is panning out, it is very likely that we are soon going to enter a phase, where the desire to own small caps would come in the category of “highest”. Another side of the story, when that happens, what will get ignored is that “risks” are also at the highest when bulls are controlling the small cap segment. For all those who still want to take exposure to them, in such times, it would be better to be cautious in selecting the stocks, better to go with buying in smaller quantities and buy stocks where the underlying business has good macro fundamentals. Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus which lists stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy".
Midcaps stocks for long term investors: 5 stocks from different sectors with right financial & growth matrix and upside potential of up to 49%
Buying quality stocks should be one of the basic principles while investing in markets. But when one is buying mid-cap stocks this principle becomes even more important for multiple reasons. At this point of time, when valuations are high and small corrections can lead to strong negative reactions in stock prices. So, while capital gains is the objective, never lose the perspective of protecting capital from sudden shocks. Now how does one do it? Look at the underlying business which is best understood by going through its annual report and look at a certain basic ratio in order to figure out how much return that underlying business can generate in best and worst case.
Focus on asset allocation; stay invested for long term: A Balasubramanian
But with respect to the investment I think every investor would have their own risk appetite and asset allocations would play a very major role. Therefore, irrespective whatever the market condition, one should not move away from asset allocations focus and stick to the asset allocation focus.
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Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in June 2024
There are no changes in the recommendation list this month. If you are investing in these schemes, you can relax and continue with your investments. Follow our monthly updates regularly.
External debt up 6 per cent to $663 billion as of March 2024
In March 2024, India's external debt reached $663.8 billion, showing a $39.7 billion increase from the previous year. The valuation effect and a decline in short-term debt share contributed to this change, with debt service ratio rising to 6.7% of current receipts. Additionally, the ratio of international financial assets to liabilities increased to 74.0%.
Short-term headwind, long-term opportunities for investors: 4 small finance banks with upside potential of up to 35%
The increase in credit costs has been an issue which has been bothering banks, some more, some less. Even the chairman of India’s largest bank had to come out and give a statement regarding it. However the question arises when these headwinds which are periodic in nature and part of the business cycle hits any sector what should be done. Should one move out of the sector? Should one continue to stay invested or should one buy more of the stock of that sector. The answer is dependent on one simple factor which is how large is the opportunity which that sector has. If the answer is that the opportunity is very large, then probably, it is the second and third option which one may look at. Probably in case of small finance banks, which are today reeling under the pressure due to guidance by one bank fit the bill. These banks are no stranger to dealing with challenges since the time they were born. Challenges thrown by regulatory tightening and economic cycles.
Bank Nifty soars to a record high above 51,000
Private lenders drive Bank Nifty surge as traders cover bearish positions post breach of 51,000 level. Buying interest in banking stocks due to favorable risk-reward ratio.
F&O Talk| FIIs long-short ratio at oversold level, deploy Bull Call spread, says Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal
S&P BSE Sensex and Nifty50 rose to new highs, recovering from recent declines. Chandan Taparia from Motilal Oswal shared insights on market outlook.
Banks warned, again: Rebalance high credit-deposit growth gap
RBI warns banks about high credit-deposit ratio, urges balance in assets and liabilities without specifying an ideal ratio. CD ratio at 80%, near decade high, reflects slower deposit growth compared to credit growth.
Confused about which stocks to buy after election results? Why not buy the entire Nifty
Analysts recommend investing in Nifty 50 ETFs in SIP mode for long-term benefits, citing a low expense ratio and outperformance of traditional mutual funds. Despite the short-term volatility, the long-term outlook for Nifty 50 ETFs remains positive.
F&O stocks to buy today: HUL, D-Mart among top 6 trading ideas for 5 June 2024
Nifty futures ended down by 6.12% at 21975 levels, with India VIX surging by 27.75%. Options data indicates major Call OI at 23000 and 22500, and significant Put OI at 21000 and 21500 strikes.
F&O stocks to buy today: HDFC, REC among top 7 trading ideas for 4 June 2024
The Indian market is anticipated to experience volatility as the election results unfold. On Monday, the Nifty future concluded on a positive note, registering a gain of 3.30% at 23,450 levels.
FII and retail positioning ahead of election results look scary, warns Rupak De of LKP Securities
"A favorable outcome for BJP is likely to take the index on a wild ride towards 23,500. However, at this juncture, 24,000 appears slightly unlikely, at least in the 4-5 trading sessions."
Best short duration mutual funds to invest in May 2024
There is no change in the list. All recommended schemes have performed well. Follow our monthly updates to keep track of the performance of your schemes.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Chemicals & CRAMS sectors likely to get re-rated in FY25: Nimesh Chandan
Nimesh Chandan discusses FII selling, Nifty earnings estimates stability, and the potential for continued growth in the Real Estate sector post-election results. Chandan further says that largecap stocks currently offer a better risk-to-reward ratio compared to midcaps and smallcaps. He says: " On the business side, we expect chemicals and CRAMS(Contract research and manufacturing services) sectors, which has been an underperformer for the past few years, to get re-rated as business improves this year."
Best medium to long duration funds to invest in May 2024
There are no changes in the list this month. All the schemes fared well. Please follow our monthly updates to keep track of your investments.
2 large-cap stocks Sandip Sabharwal is bullish on for near term
I think when I am saying that you should have some cash at that time, recommending stocks to buy is tough. But I think where people should be looking at is trying to buy into I think consumer names which have not participated so much and which will actually outperform if there is a correction also.
Feroze Azeez on what one should bet on with a 1-year, 3-year and five-year horizon
Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO of Anand Rathi Wealth Limited, provides insights on market triggers, FII positioning, earnings growth, valuations, investor sentiment, and recommended sectors for investment, including financial services, rail and highways, and renewable energy. Azeez also points out that earnings have doubled in the five-year fiscal, which is a great five-year earning cycle.
Short covering-led rally in last leg turns D-Street green on a dull day
NSE's Nifty rose 203.3 points or 0.92% to close at 22,403.85. BSE's Sensex rose 676.69 points or 0.93% to end at 73,663.72. Both indices fell as much as 0.6% before the bounce back in the last hour of trading. Mahindra & Mahindra gained over 3%, emerging as the biggest index gainer. Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Bharti Airtel and Titan gained 2-3%.
Creating short positions in the market; expect 1,000-4,000 pts correction post election: Aditya Arora
Aditya Arora of Adlytick foresees Nifty correction post-election due to market overvaluation. He says a short-term spike is possible and suggests caution and waiting for trading opportunities. Arora says: "Whatever is the top for the market, from there we see a correction of 1,000 to 4,000 points." He further recommends a Britannia buy for potential outperformance in choppy market conditions.
What are CA Rudramurthy BV’s 2 long & 2 short calls for traders now?
Rudramurthy advises on stock-specific trades, preferring Reliance and SBI. Suggests shorting Maruti and IndusInd Bank. Emphasizes shifting focus to largecaps for safety. Bullish on IT sector for future growth and stability.
Best short duration mutual funds to invest in April 2024
These schemes invest in both short term bonds and very short term instruments. They invest in treasury bills, commercial papers, certificates of deposits and so on to take care of their liquidity needs. They also invest in corporate bonds, government securities, etc.
For risk takers with a long term perspective? 5 midcap stocks from different sectors with the right matrix of critical ratios
The correction of March on Dalal Street should serve as a warning to all those who tend to buy stocks without bothering to look at what is the business of the company. The way correction panned out, there is a high probability that going forward that an upward movement in mid-cap space would be more stocks or sector specific rather than being a broad brush up move in which every stocks is moving upward with any rhyme or reason, One thing which long term investors who are taking exposure to the mid-cap should focus on individual companies and their underlying business. Also it is time to rejig the portfolio and go with better quality stocks in even the mid cap space. At the same time, because overall valuations are high, be ready for underperformance for some time and focus on the long term.
Nifty February rollovers at 79% versus 81% in January. FIIs net sellers in index futures
The March series has started with FIIs’ long-short ratio in index futures at 0.54, JM Financial said as it highlighted how on the back of underperformance in the midcap space long-short ratio on stock futures stood at 1.05, which is its lowest level in the last three series observed on the day of inception.
Best medium to long duration funds to invest in February 2024
According to Sebi norms, medium to long term funds have a mandate to invest in debt and money market instruments in such a way that the Macaulay's duration of the portfolio is four to seven years. Since these schemes invest in long-term debt instruments, they are considered risky.
For long term investors: 5 large cap stocks with right matrix of critical financial ratios
When the street is under absolute control of bulls, one of the things which they throw out of the window is the “sense of risk”. There are two kinds of risk in equity markets, first the overall market or asset class risk and second is individual risk. First risk is not under control of anyone, because it can hit the market due to any reason, right from any geopolitical uncertainty to any monetary event in any part of the world. But the second risk which is individual risk is about the choice of the stock which one buys
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