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Staying bullish and hedging go hand in hand: 5 mid cap stocks from different sectors with potential upside of up to 39%

At this point of time when the street is juggling with its own fear and anxiety and waiting for the election results, the mid-caps segment of the market is witnessing some profit booking/ rational shifting/ consolidation. A part of that is happening because of the fact that the street is reacting and adjusting to Q4 numbers. The way stocks are moving, there is no one trend in mid-cap space. So there are many sub segments which are getting formed in mid-cap space and given the mix of head and tailwinds, this segmentation is likely to stay till election results. So, one will have to do two things, one be bullish but be more selective and focus on managing risks and hedge for short term and think from long term perspective.

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I think a 10-12% correction in the Nifty where it tests the 200-day moving average is a good entry point. Whether that actually happens, I do not know and I cannot even tell you what the triggers could be apart from aside of slightly disappointing election result.

Staying with selected few is a better option: 6 largecap stocks with upside potential of up to 35%

After a corrective phase, the large and mid caps are once again in party mode. Large caps which had been lagging in a relative manner have been able to make a comeback, thanks to the fact the flows to the large cap mutual funds have seen a spike in the last two months. While the short term movement in the markets might impact the decision making process. But investing in not about a quarter or week, it is much more than them. If one looks at the long term, large caps are able to outperform and create wealth in a more sustainable manner. We take a look at some large caps where there have been some headwinds, either in terms of business of market valuations. But the underlying business is strong and good to own business for the long term.

IMF applauds India for maintaining fiscal discipline in election year

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​So, it does not matter to me whether the company has had a profitability track record for the last two-three years or not, provided I have a visibility for the future.

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Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 36%

The script of the up move in the markets continues to be the same, PSU’s, so whether it is PSU banks or any other non-bank PSU, on the list of top gainers is being dominated by them once again. Well there is no point in guessing till when this up move can continue in in PSU space, but if one is looking for investing in non- psu space, it would be better to focus on fundamentals and if there is any improvement in them which has made the overall score go up in the last one month then have a look at those stocks. 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.

For all market conditions: 6 largecap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 33%

At a time when indices are making new high, small and mid-cap stocks are moving higher and higher every day, talking about volatility and possibility of corrections is something not many may like. The fact is that Volatility does not give notice before coming so it is better to be prepared for it. Even in the best part of a bull run, corrective phases do come. As an investor, just be prepared for it. How does one prepare for it, by sticking with large cap companies and that too one where there are some tailwinds for the business which will help them do better as compared to others in fundamental ways not just the prices way.

Not an aggressive risk taker? Here are 6 midcap stocks with right RoE & upside potential of up to 35%

Stay bullish, but just add an element of caution which means stay with quality. There is quality in every segment of the markets, but when one is buying midcap stocks it is more important to focus on quality as these companies and also their stocks may have relatively less ability to withstand a corrective phase, either because of the nature of the business or because of technical reason like shareholding pattern. Following stocks have come from Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus which lists stocks with high upside potential over next 12 months, with average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy"

Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 30%

After a clear bullish phase, markets seem to be ready to enter into a phase of volatility. Though going by the way the market breadth is panning out it appears that underlying bias of that volatility would be bullish only. So be selective, avoid impulsive investing, and keep reviewing one’s portfolio and stay away from penny stocks especially as they might end up becoming a pain of the portfolio when market reverts toward mean valuations. 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.

For investors looking for long term midcaps; 7 stocks with right levels of RoE and upside potential of up 29%

Recency basis, getting impacted by what has happened recently and over relating it with what may happen in near future is something which probably is happening in midcap cap space. In such times, it would be better that investors should be cautious in selecting the stocks, better to go with buying in smaller quantities and keep some cash allocated for the stocks, but only to be used on the day when there is absolutely chaos on the street. 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".

For investors with slightly higher risk appetite: 4 smallcap stocks with upside potential of up to 32%

After a phase of correction in which we saw sharp decline in the stocks prices, the small cap stocks segment has been able once again inch upward. Lower oil prices, softer inflation numbers are probably triggering this part of the rally. However, small caps are always the riskiest place to take espouse when it comes to equity. But it is also a space where if one is able to find the right stock at the right time, gains are much higher. So a space with the highest risk and highest reward. While risks are an integral part of the markets, one can not eliminate it but reduce it. How you do it, by putting additional criteria of quantitative and qualitative checks. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.

Weekly Top Picks: 4 stocks with score improvement and upside potential of up to 39%

As more stocks from different sectors see an improvement in their analyst scores, it is important to be selective before being bullish when looking at stocks. The 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.

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NCLAT upholds CCI’s Rs 1,338-crore fine on Google; GoMechanic gone in slump sale

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ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: See customer count growing 5 times by 2023-end: Kanika Agarrwal, Upside AI

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are not new concepts and have been around for decades. The top 5 hedge funds in the world are quant funds and a majority of the trading activity in the US is system driven. In India however, we are still in the early days.

High intensity workouts, Kickboxing keep this fund manager mentally fit

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In an interview with ETMarkets, Agarrwal who has over a decade of experience in public and private investing both in India and the US said: “Over time our alpha is made in small bumps, while generally trading in-line with the market.” Edited excerpts: