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9 smallcap stocks that connect Mukul Agrawal, Vijay Kedia, Ashish Kacholia & Dolly Khanna
The smallcap stocks held by renowned investors like Mukul Agrawal, Vijay Kedia, and Dolly Khanna have displayed varying performance levels over the past year. These investments in companies such as Neuland Laboratories, Prakash Industries, and Shankara Building Products have been closely monitored for their profitability and stability.
Dow closes at a one-month high as investors broaden portfolios
The Dow reached a one-month high, but the Nasdaq fell over 1% as investors shifted from AI-linked stocks. Federal Reserve rate cuts were anticipated, impacting market movements.
Muthoot Microfin to stay on the radar with a few tailwinds
A part of Muthoot Pappachan Group, the company provides micro loans to women with a focus on rural areas. It had 1,508 branches in 353 districts across 18 states of India as of March 2024. Its AUM grew by 32.4% year-on-year to ₹12,193.5 crore in FY24.
Time to relook at how we look at them: 6 IT stocks operating in niche areas with upside potential of up to 39 %
Over the years, perceptions of IT stocks have evolved, yet there remains a notion that large-cap companies like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro are the primary indicators of trends in the IT sector. However, this view is outdated. In the past five years, the emergence of machine learning, cloud computing, and other specialized segments has shifted the landscape. Smaller companies operating in these niche areas have demonstrated significantly stronger growth, even as industry giants like Infosys and Wipro face growth pressures. Today, Probably, investing in the not so well talked about IT stocks is like contrarian investing, which pays in the long term though in the short term one might feel that one is not doing the best thing.
FPIs infuse Rs 12,170 crore in equities in Jun on hopes of policy reform continuation, eco growth
Staging a strong comeback after general election results, foreign investors pumped Rs 12,170 crore in Indian equities so far in June, mainly driven by expectations of continued policy reforms and sustained economic growth.
FPIs turn net buyers of Indian equities at Rs 12,170 crore in June so far after two months of selling
Foreign investors stage a comeback in holiday-shortened week, slashing net selling from 14,794 crore in June first week to Rs 3,064 crore at the end of second week.
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Spotting Red Flags: Lawrence A. Cunningham's tips to safeguard your investment portfolio
Renowned financial author Lawrence A. Cunningham emphasises the importance of a quality-focused, long-term investment strategy for investors aiming to achieve success in the investment world. In the same breath, Cunningham acknowledges that following such a strategy is very challenging. It requires resisting the temptation to respond to short-term attractive opportunities and standing by decisions that may not appear correct at a particular moment. He believes these challenges can lead investors to make unacceptable mistakes, potentially resulting in a permanent loss of capital.
FPIs’ G-Sec purchases cross $10-billion mark
Nine months after JP Morgan announced the inclusion of Indian government debt in its emerging markets index, foreign portfolio investors have increased their ownership of sovereign bonds by over $10 billion. The influx of funds is expected to continue as India's index weightage grows.
MF Talk: Why smart investors are turning to multi-asset portfolios
Investors aiming to maximize 'alpha' are going for multi-asset portfolios with strategic asset allocation. Chirag Muni of Anand Rathi Wealth discusses the importance of asset allocation for portfolio performance and capital protection.
ETMarkets x AIF & PMS: India's largest summit on alternative investing funds and portfolio management services
Join the ETMarkets x AIF & PMS Conclave 2.0 on June 19-20, 2024, for expert insights into alternative investments and portfolio management schemes. Designed for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and investment professionals, this virtual event will offer strategies, trends, and market analysis to enhance your portfolio and stay abreast with market trends.
How ‘Mehengai’ impacts your real rate of return
Inflation impacts stakeholders like companies, investors, and the economy. Central banks manage inflation. Real Rate of Return is crucial for investment performance.
Importance of debt in an investment portfolio
Singh is assessing equity and debt investments solely on the basis of the returns he has earned in his brief investment history over the past couple of years. He is expecting similar returns from both asset classes. While return levels are crucial in investment decisions, Singh must also consider the benefits of debt in his portfolio.
Building Wealth: Paul Black's guide to long-term wealth creation
Renowned portfolio manager Paul Black advises that to achieve consistent wealth creation, investors should focus on growth companies with superior culture and a strong competitive edge over their peers. He emphasizes that successful growth investing requires a positive outlook on the future, as optimists are capable of reaching great heights.
Chris Wood of Jefferies picks GMR Airports, trims stake in 3 bank stocks
Jefferies' Global Head of Equity Strategy Chris Wood has added GMR Airports Infrastructure to India portfolio and reduced stakes in ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank.
NBFC Akme Fintrade's IPO to open on June 19, announces price band
Udaipur-based non-bank financial company Akme Fintrade (India)'s IPO will open for subscription on June 19 and close on June 21. The issue is completely a fresh equity sale of Rs 1.10 crore shares of face value Rs 10 each.
PMS funds which managed to trump Nifty with up to 18% return in May
PMS schemes, favored by HNIs for surplus capital, outperformed in May despite the flat Nifty50 TRI index before the election results. Investing in listed holding companies, Unifi Capital's HoldCo fund led with a remarkable 17.88% return, surpassing others in the PMSBazaar database.
Ashish Kacholia offloads nearly 4 lakh shares of this smallcap manufacturing company
Ace investor Ashish Kacholia made a move on Tuesday by selling a portion of his stake in Ador Welding, a small-cap manufacturer renowned for its high-quality welding machines.
GIFT Nifty drops 50 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Domestic markets ended flat post-election recovery. Investors await US CPI data and Fed policy outcome for market direction.
Microlenders’ books up 24.5%, asset quality improves
The microfinance market expanded by a fourth in FY24 with improved asset quality, driven by better loan recovery. Data from the Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) shows a 24.5% growth in the gross loan portfolio to ₹4.34 lakh crore.
Heavyweights to do the Heavy Lifting in Round 3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reappointed key members of his previous administration, including the Big Four cabinet members of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar.
GIFT Nifty jumps 50 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Domestic equities closed marginally on Monday due to selling in IT stocks and HDFC Bank. Investors await US Fed, BoJ policy outcomes, and US, India CPI data for market clarity.
FPIs stay bullish on growth stocks, cut defensive bets a bit
Foreign portfolio investors have been selling Indian shares ahead of the elections, focusing on growth stocks over defensive ones. Data from NSDL shows a decline in FMCG and IT sector weightage in FPIs' equity folio.
GIFT Nifty drops 50 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Domestic equities ended the week near all-time highs despite election-related volatility. Analysts expect the upward bias to continue with focus on key economic data. State of the markets signals a negative start with Nifty futures trading lower at 23,267. India VIX rose to 16.88 levels. Brent crude futures slipped to $79.58 a barrel.
Chris Wood of Jefferies cuts stake in 3 PSU stocks as PM Modi faces coalition challenge
Chris Wood predicts investors may tilt towards consumption plays over investment plays, anticipating focus on populist measures and revival of rural economy. The obvious possibility here is measures to revive the rural economy, he said.
Active ETF Offerings may Surpass Passive Ones in 3-5 Years
Actively run exchange-traded funds are poised for a record-breaking $260 billion haul this year, driven by investors turning to alternative strategies beyond traditional benchmarks. State Street predicts a significant increase in flows into active ETFs compared to last year.
Sebi relaxes timeline for material-change disclosures by FPIs
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday relaxed timelines for disclosure of material changes by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). The regulator categorised material changes notified by FPIs into two groups.
CLSA tweaks India portfolio, fears de-rating in expensive capex stocks
CLSA adjusts India portfolio post BJP's election setback, favoring defensive stance with HCL Tech replacing L&T. Overweight on banks, commodities, IT, insurance, and staples. Concerns over market valuation amid Nifty's 6% drop and historic high PE ratio.
Election picks: Bharti Airtel, Texrail among 5 stock recommendations for your portfolio
Ahead of the 18th Lok Sabha election results, Amar Ambani, Executive Director of YES Securities, suggested several stocks worth buying. These stocks include NTPC, Texmaco Rail & Engineering (Texrail), SBI, and Bharti Airtel, with potential returns of up to 26%. "The market is presently in a wait-and-watch mode. A clear mandate would reinforce confidence in India, ensuring policy continuity. Positive FII flows can be anticipated with a clear majority in the election results. After the completion of this mega event, the Indian economy will continue on its growth path; hence, we expect capital markets to be buoyant in the year ahead," said Amar Ambani, Executive Director of YES Securities.
Foreigners pull money out of EM portfolios after five months of inflows
Foreigners pulled money from emerging markets in April, with outflows from Indian and Indonesian stocks leading to a -$0.7 billion net outflow. China equities also saw small outflows in April.
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