Getting an allotment in an SME IPO can feel like winning a lottery, so it’s wise to book profits on the listing day. In 2024, two-thirds of the 166 SME IPOs have yielded at least a 50% return, with 67 doubling investors’ money, often on Day 1. However, after the initial surge, many investors flipped shares, and about 72 of these IPOs are now trading below their listing day closing prices, with losses reaching up to 69%, according to Prime Database.
Large Caps likely to outperform mid- & small-caps in Samvat 2081
Unique investors on the NSE rose by 2.14 crore since last Diwali, reaching a record high of 10.37 crore as of September 30, 2024. However,
October 30, 2024