VOLATILITY INDEX
Party Continues: Sensex, Nifty hit new highs; RIL and Bharti Airtel lead the dance
NSE's Nifty rose 147.5 points, or 0.62%, to close at 23,868.8 and hit a record of 23,889.90 during the day. BSE's Sensex rose 620.73 points, or 0.8%, to end at 78,674.25, having touched an intraday high of 78,759.40.
Decoding momentum funds: What you need to know
Momentum 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 bonds
The 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.
HDFC Mutual Fund launches HDFC NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund
Invest in the HDFC NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund to benefit from continuous sale and repurchase options. With a TER of up to 1.00%, this passively managed fund aims to track the NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 Total Returns Index, providing investors a low-cost opportunity for wealth creation.
8 PSU stock ideas from Anand James to play the next round of upside
VIX has almost halved, from the peaks seen on the election results day, suggesting that volatility expectations have significantly eased. However, VIX is still above the levels seen a month before the results, indicating that caution has not been entirely abandoned. Nifty is now at record peak, post a three consecutive day rise that erased a single day drop of over 8% during last week.
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.
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Plan to invest Rs 10 lakh post election outcome; Kaustubh Belapurkar gives asset allocation strategy
Most investors are best served by investing into diversified equity funds, where fund managers will express their conviction on sector/themes stocks, with graded underweight/overweight calls.
ETFs trading at abnormal prices due to high volatility: Check this before investing in mutual fund ETF to prevent avoidable loss
Exchange traded funds NAV: The stock market experienced extreme volatility on June 4 and 5 of 2024. As a result of this volatility the market NAV price of many ETFs showed abnormal premiums or discounts to their indicative i-NAV price. Stock broker Zerodha cautions investors to not buy ETFs if its price is trading at a high premium to its i-NAV value.
India VIX jumps 44%, registers highest single-day gain in 9 years
India VIX, the fear index, soared by nearly 44%, marking its highest single-day gain in 9 years amidst strong election count trends. Investors adopted a risk-averse stance, leading to a 4,100-point drop in Sensex. Market capitalization declined by Rs 17.61 lakh crore. Experts anticipate VIX to hit 30, advising cautious investment strategies.
22% 'volatility crush' on D-Street as exit polls scream Modi 3.0
India VIX plunges 22% as exit polls hint at NDA's strong win, boosting market optimism. Analysts anticipate a sustained rally with reduced volatility post-election outcome. Nifty and Sensex hit record highs, signalling bullish sentiment.
Some Indian brokers impose higher trading margins to withstand election volatility
Some large Indian brokerage firms have asked clients to furnish higher margins against trades this week to limit the risk of default ahead of the results of India's national elections, due on Tuesday.
What India VIX's jump to 24 level means for the markets
India VIX surged 91% in May 2024 amid anticipation of election results. Understanding its value at 24, it implies a Nifty 50 fluctuation range of 6.93% monthly.
Hedging costs for Indian stocks advance by most in four years
The cost of hedging Indian stocks has surged ahead of the general election’s outcome next week. The NSE India Volatility Index rose 88% in May, the most since March 2020, reaching a two-year high of 24.17% on Thursday.
Traders bearish on June, Nifty slips 216 points
Analysts said foreign fund managers have predominantly rolled over bearish positions to June, while domestic traders remained bullish though the benchmark indices extended losses to the fifth straight trading session.
India VIX may rise to 30 in run-up to election outcome on June 4. Should you worry?
India VIX may hit 30 mark before General Election outcome on June 4, experts predict. Recent surge in volatility attributed to election uncertainties. Market expected to remain volatile, with VIX likely to retreat post-election. Investors advised caution amidst heightened volatility.
Kotak Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund is open for subscription. Key things to know
Kotak Mutual Fund has launched Kotak Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund, an open-ended scheme replicating or tracking the Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index.
GIFT Nifty up 10 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
"Despite FIIs selling and India Vix at elevated levels, markets have stabilized and we expect a gradual up-move going forward. Key events to watch this week – UK inflation data, US Existing Home Sales number and FOMC meeting minutes," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial
Nifty Midcap 150 hits another high; Vix hints at some fear
The index rose 0.3% to end at 19,413 - a record close, while the benchmark Nifty gained 0.1% to close at 22,529.05. The volatility index, or India VIX - market's fear gauge, jumped 6.3% to 21.81, suggesting traders see risks in equities in the near term.
Goldman says equity investors bracing for return of volatility
Stock investors are bracing for a spike in market volatility, and upcoming events such as Nvidia Corp.’s earnings report can exacerbate any moves, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategists.
Kotak Mutual Fund launches Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund
The NFO of the scheme will open for subscription on May 22 and close on May 31. The scheme will reopen for continuous sale and repurchase on or before June 12. It will be benchmarked against NIFTY 100 Low Volatility 30 Index and managed by Devender Singhal and Satish Dondapati (equity investments), and Abhishek Bisen (debt investments).
Divergence in foreign and local bets hints at a volatile future
Foreign fund managers are cautious about Dalal Street's prospects amidst poll uncertainty, while domestic investors are optimistic about Nifty. Global interest in Chinese stocks affects foreign investments. FPIs, retail investors, and HNIs hold divergent positions. Concerns over NDA performance and market valuations impact strategies. Market indicators signal potential risks and opportunities.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Stock market's record-setting rebound may have further to go
Fresh signs of a cooling economy calmed inflation worries in May, helping all three major U.S. stock indexes rise to records this week. The benchmark S&P 500, which fell over 4% in April, is now up 11% year-to-date.
Foreigners most short on Indian stocks since 2012 on poll jitters
The bearish positions in the derivatives market have come at a time when overseas investors have pulled out about $4 billion from local stocks since early April, reflecting a cautious outlook about the outcome of the elections.
Gift Nifty up 60 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Domestic markets recover with India's CPI inflation and Asian markets. Nifty signals positive start in range-bound trading. India VIX measures market fear. Tech-led rally in US affects Federal Reserve. Dollar near low, oil prices rise. Nasdaq hits record high. Certain stocks in F&O ban. FII/DII actions impact Rupee. FII net short increases. Q4 results announcements upcoming.
Foreign equity investors turn to hedging on India election jitters
Foreign investors are loading up on options to hedge their equity portfolios against a slide in benchmark indexes as they worry that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party may not achieve the landslide victory predicted by opinion polls just weeks ago.
Nifty fear gauge VIX shoots past 20. What’s spooking traders on Dalal Street?
Following a sudden 20% plunge below the 10-level mark on April 23, the index has experienced an uninterrupted ascent. Over the past 13 sessions, it has doubled. Sensex has shed over 2,000 points in May amid investor worries regarding the impact of low voter turnout on Lok Sabha poll results.
How embracing volatility is the path to wealth creation on Dalal Street
From 1980 to 2023, the Sensex experienced corrections of less than 10% in a year only four times, underscoring the rarity of such events. Intra-year declines of 10-20% are common, with notable corrections of 60% in 2008 and 38% in 2020. Despite these fluctuations, the index yielded positive annual returns three out of four times.
Investor wealth eroded by Rs 7.3 lakh crore as Sensex crashes 1,000 points. Here are key factors behind the mayhem
The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies slipped below the Rs 400 lakh crore mark to Rs 393.73 lakh crore. Q4 earnings and election uncertainty have dented the Street sentiments. The volatility index India VIX also spiked 6.5% to 18.20 levels, gaining for an eleventh straight session.
Fear is back on Dalal Street... Is it time to buy?
According to analysts, the market is under pressure due to uncertainty over the election outcome and selloff by foreign investors. The India VIX (volatility index) closed higher for the 11th consecutive session on Thursday. The so-called fear gauge has jumped nearly 80% from a low in April. This period of heightened volatility - marked by ups and downs in share prices - presents buying opportunities for long-term investors, market players said.
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