Real estate upcycle: Possibly morphing into consumer discretionary
FY24 was an interesting year with strong gains across markets caps and sectors. While the Nifty 50 Index was up 29%, the Midcap Index was up 60%, the Smallcap Index was up 70%, Nifty 500 Index was up 39%.
Mcap of 4 of top 10 companies hit Rs 1.71 trillion; HDFC Bank, LIC lead gainers
Four of the top 10 valued firms added Rs 1,71,309.28 crore to their market valuation last week with HDFC Bank and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) emerging as the biggest gainers in line with an overall positive trend in equities.
Mutual Fund stress tests offer valuable insights but can’t be sole basis for investment decisions
Mutual funds disclose stress test results monthly for small and mid-cap schemes, estimating days to liquidate the portfolio’s stocks. The tests exclude 20% illiquid securities and assess client concentration risk, AUM share, standard deviation, Portfolio Beta, and crisis impact on NAV. These disclosures fail to accurately depict stress scenarios, as they do not consider the […]
Rupee expected to remain weak versus dollar. Near term range at 82.50-84.20
The Indian Rupee hit all-time lows of 83.4550 this week on a strong US Dollar and FII outflows. The Dollar index has strengthened 2.87% YTD while FII outflows stood at Rs 52,461 crores YTD.
Corporate actions this week: Sun TV Network, DCM Shriram Industries to go ex-dividend, Grauer & Weil ex-bonus and more
On Monday, 8 April, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (Rs 15/share), Prima Plastics (Rs 2/share), and Sun TV Network (Rs 3/share) will trade ex-dividend. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, 10 April, DCM Shriram Industries (Rs 2/share) and Vesuvius India (Rs 12.75/share) will trade ex-dividend.
Learn with ETMarkets: Know the psychology of bullion trading via emotion management
Trading MCX gold and silver contracts involves managing emotions like fear, greed, and loss aversion. Implementing effective strategies, such as risk management and emotional resilience, can lead to greater success in trading. A look at the common emotions that affect traders and strategies to manage emotions effectively in MCX Gold and Silver trading.
No justifications for gold’s recent rally, investors riding on Fed rate cut hope
Gold closed at a record high of $2330 amidst escalating Middle East tensions, positive US economic data, and hints of potential rate cuts by the Fed Chair. Geopolitical tensions and economic indicators will continue to drive market sentiment. . Hotter than expected CPI inflation and contained geopolitical tensions will weigh on the metal. Resistance is […]