Over a five-year period, thirteen stocks within the Nifty index adversely affected its overall performance, resulting in negative returns for these specific laggards. Conversely, the Nifty 50 index itself witnessed gains. Had these underperforming stocks been excluded, the index’s returns would have been significantly enhanced. Active mutual funds, benefiting from reduced exposure to these stocks, ultimately outperformed the Nifty 50, highlighting the advantage for actively managed funds during this timeframe.
Negative Breakout: These 9 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, nine stocks’ closing prices crossed below their 200-day moving averages (DMA) on September 21, according to technical scan data from StockEdge.
September 22, 2026