PHARMA MID CAPS
Simple moat is good enough reason : 5 large cap stocks from different sector with right ratio matrix and upside potential of upto 38%
There are many textbook definitions of the word “ moat”. But what it means in simple terms is that there has to be something in a business and the management which makes it different from others and also helps it grow faster and more importantly on a sustained basis. It is not a very complicated thing, just a look at some basic numbers, a look at what the company management had said 5 years ago, whether it has been achieved or not. For example, in sectors where the debt is normally high because of the nature of business, a company which has been able to grow while keeping debt at a lower level is positive and is surely a moat, while if one goes by strict textbook definition of moat it might not fit it.
Mix and match? Looking for beaten-down and also momentum stocks: Aveek Mitra
Aveek Mitra of Aveksat Financial Advisory has been spreading bets defensively post-election, keeping minimal cash. Focusing on chemicals, IT, and pharma, he emphasizes risk management over returns. Highlighting investments in mid-smallcap, consolidation phases, and API, Mitra addresses rising investor expectations and remains adaptable, leveraging a client base built without promotion.
Pharma sector: Turnaround for good, 6 small and mid cap pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 32%
While it might not have been making it headline, the pharmaceutical sector or commonly called as pharma has come through a tough period due to US FDA and other factors. It has been witnessing a turnaround of sorts which has been slow but more companies are showing improvement in their performance. Also there is a process of re-rating which is quietly going on in the sector. It was large players which got the attention of tend to gain first and then it is smaller and mid sized. If one looks at the corporate announcement about approval of drugs by the US FDA or other drug regulator or any entry into new markets, a number of them are coming from mid and small companies. Given the lesson which the Indian pharma industry has learnt after its reckless approach between 2005 to 2015, there is a high probability that the sector may gain attention.
TCS, Infy power D-Street to fresh record highs! Sensex soars 900 points, Nifty tops 24,500 for the first time
Indian markets rose Friday, led by TCS's strong June quarter. Sensex climbed 281 points, Nifty50 up 93 points. Stocks like TCS, Infosys, and Adani Ports surged. Maruti fell. US inflation data raised September Fed rate cut chances, noted by CME FedWatch. RBI's Das predicted 5% retail inflation. Powell's testimony hinted at possible rate cuts.
Should investors bet on large-cap pharma stocks? Alok Agarwal answers
So, I remain upbeat and positive about the changes. Yes, at the same time, there are increasingly green shoots visible in the lower end of most consumer products, and this change is coming at the right time, possibly indicating better growth ahead of us.
Why has Kotak re-initiated inflows into smallcap fund? Harish Bihani explains
There is FOMO in certain sectors and themes across caps and not only in smallcaps. Harish Bihani thinks there is scope for identifying ideas and deploying large sums of money in the smallcap category. The probability of any event specific to India disrupting the market is low at this point and they thought that it was an opportune time to reopen the fund
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IPO Analysis: Emcure has better-listed pharma alternatives
Emcure Pharma, with its strong presence in gynaecology and HIV therapeutic areas, secured significant investments from anchor investors like HDFC Mutual Fund and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, showcasing immense market confidence in its upcoming IPO.
Weekly Top Picks: These mid and small cap stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company analysis, the report also collates analysts’ forecasts and trend analysis for each component. An average score in Stock Reports Plus is calculated by undertaking quantitative analysis of five key investment tools - earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum.
Better to own a set of stocks from the digital ecosystem rather than betting on one stock? 15 stocks with upside potential of upto 48%
Few day’s back there was an issue with the telecom provider and the services stopped for some time. Now which would be the companies which got impacted the most, the telecom service provider, the answer is no. As a customer one would not get any reduction in the monthly billing because services were down for some time. The companies which may have got impacted would be a platform company on which one orders food, such as a swiggy or zomato. The reason, in the peak time of demand, a customer is not able to order food online due to internet service being down, that demand will not come back when the internet is back. But the other platform company which sells insurance was also not impacted. The reason is, if one was planning to buy an insurance policy and there is no internet, the demand will get postponed not get extinguished. The digital ecosystem is making things simple but it is yet complicated when it comes to investing.
Weekly Top Picks: These mid and small cap stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company analysis, the report also collates analysts’ forecasts and trend analysis for each component. An average score in Stock Reports Plus is calculated by undertaking quantitative analysis of five key investment tools - earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum.
7 mutual funds made complete exit from these midcap stocks
Mutual funds buy and sell stocks and manage their portfolios actively to offer better returns. Here are the midcap stocks which were expelled from 7 mutual funds’ portfolios in May, according to Mutual Fund Insight by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research.
3 sectors Varun Saboo is bullish on for near term
In a scenario where we witness continuity in the government, it's likely that FIIs will return. They've been selling and feeling the impact of it, thus being major underperformers compared to domestic mutual funds or overall domestic funds during this rally.
EQT's growth fund to pursue deals of $50m-250m in India
EQT's $1.6 billion BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership (MMG Fund) targets deals of $50 million-250 million in India, focusing on controlled investments in tech services, healthcare, and the financial sector, with a preference for single specialty hospitals, pharma, and diagnostics.
Staying with stronger ones is always better option: 5 Midcap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of upto 42%
In its lifetime every midcap company sees some headwinds. There are many examples from history which show the difference between the companies which have been able to survive and grow even after all the trouble is that of the parent company. A company belonging to a strong industrial group which has a track record of handling many economic cycles in the past has a higher probability of surviving a bad phase and coming back on a growth path as compared to a company in the same line of business which does not have the backing of a strong parent. The reasons are simple, when that midcap company of a large group will see a tough time, at a group level there is management bandwidth in terms of both financial and human resources to help it over bad times. Look over the last two decades at how companies like Voltas, Tata chemicals, which at one point if time were mid sized companies because large and stable business. So, if one is looking at investing in mid-cap, surely have a look if it has the back of a large and strong industrial house.
SAIL, IRCTC among top 10 mid cap stocks that mutual funds bought in April
Mutual funds actively buy and sell securities to manage portfolios and deliver superior returns. Here is the list of the top 10 midcap stocks bought by mutual funds in April, according to a report by ICICI Direct Research.
ETMarkets PMS Talk: Is it overheated? Fund manager with Rs 1600-cr AUM remains bullish on small & midcap space
Hitesh Zaveri, SVP & Head at Axis AMC, discusses the investment philosophy, stock selection process, market outlook, and sustainable growth in small cap categories. While ehe Brand Equity Portfolio holdings comprise of companies that have (i) established brands, (ii) turnaround brands and (iii) B2C/B2B2C brands, the satellite part of the portfolio comprises companies that have more cyclicality and have greater flexibility to respond to changing market dynamics.
Macro changes & long-term opportunities: 4 mid and small cap stocks from irrigation pumps and allied sector
While pumps and allied space might appear to be an area related only to the agriculture sector, but the fact is it is a sector which is at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and environmental management. The challenges of water scarcity, climate change, and growing global food demands. These three things are going to ensure that over the coming decades the policy makers, which in this case is the government, give direct or indirect support to this sector. Another reason why this sector will remain in the focus area, increasing farmers income has been one of the focus of the policy area of the government. Now for all those who believe that increasing farmer income can be achieved in just a few years, should remember that agriculture as an area comes with many risks, including the weather, soil of that particular area and many other factors. That is why it will happen, but over a period of time. That is why this is for long term investors.
What HDFC Mid Cap Opportunities mutual fund bought & sold in Jan-Mar quarter
HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund's transactions in 20 stocks during January-March quarter included buying shares in Ipca Laboratories, Max Financial Services, and Adani Group owned ACC. It also added shares in Timken India, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, and Fortis Healthcare Ltd.
Bandhan Flexi Cap mutual fund's current return profile remains poor; should you remain invested?
We examine the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Market valuation key risk! Sampath Reddy is betting on pharma, QSR & financial sectors in FY25
Sampath Reddy discusses market risks in FY25 due to elevated valuations, emphasizing the pharmaceutical sector's potential. He advises favoring large-caps, notes SEBI's stress-test for MF schemes, and highlights post-election sector benefits. Reddy also says: "We expect that equity returns maybe a bit subdued in FY25 compared to FY24, even though the long-term India growth story remains intact."
7 equity MF categories give over 20% return in five years
Smallcap funds led the way in equity mutual funds, followed by Infrastructure and midcap funds. Noteworthy performers included Quant Small Cap Fund, Quant Mid Cap Fund, and Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund, showcasing impressive returns over five years.
Top 7 equity mutual fund categories offered over 45% returns in FY24
ETMutualFunds reviewed the performance of all equity mutual fund categories in FY24 (April 1, 2023 to till date). The analysis showed that the top seven categories have delivered over 45% return in FY24.
Chartbusters! 7 top-performing equity MF categories give over 45% return in FY24
Among these seven categories, three categories were sectoral funds. These three categories topped the return chart and offered more than 50% returns in FY24.
Foreign flavour helping mutual fund investors mint money as D-Street slows down
We considered all equity categories such as large cap, mid cap, multi cap small cap, flexi cap, focused funds, ELSS, large & mid cap, value, contra, and sectoral/thematic fund categories. We considered regular and growth options.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock action on Monday
Indian indices closed lower as Sensex fell 454 points and Nifty dropped 123 points. Small- and midcap stocks had their worst week. Market sentiment subdued globally with concerns over interest rate cuts and diverging stress test results. Sharekhan's Jatin Gedia says: "In terms of levels, 22215 – 22250 is the immediate hurdle zone while 21900 -21860 is the crucial support."
Earnings momentum starting to slow down; margins may falter in Q4 & Q1: Pankaj Tibrewal
Pankaj Tibrewal of IKIGAI Asset Manager discusses market trends, emphasizing trust, performance, and purpose. He advises on investment opportunities in pharma, chemicals, and private banks while cautioning against risky stocks and advocating selective stock picking. He also says: "We believe that the recent correction is very small compared to the larger returns in the past one year."
Stock picks of the week: 4 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 35%
While today the movement of the Nifty and Sense will make a number of people think that a correction is taking place in the market. The fact is that the market has been correcting for some time. If one looks at the trend in the advance decline ratio, on the day market is shedding weight, then the advance decline is very negative and even on the day nifty is moving upward, the improvement in the advance decline ratio is not that high. At this point of time, one cannot rule out more profit booking which can bring more damage to stock prices in the mid-cap segment. In such times, if one is taking fresh exposure to equity, ensure that there is some level of quality as far as the business and fundamentals are concerned. 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.
These 5 equity mutual fund categories offered over 50% returns in one year
Around five equity mutual fund categories have offered over 50% returns in one year, according to data provided by Value Research. We have considered all equity and equity-oriented categories for the analysis.
This mid-cap equity mutual fund gave 29.2% returns in 3 years; should you invest?
INVESCO INDIA MID CAP: The fund’s preference is for growth-oriented, niche businesses, with strong cash flows, healthy balance sheets and management pedigree. Its portfolio size has now expanded to more than 60 stocks, compared to its earlier stance of running a compact portfolio. All you need to know before you invest
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