Mutual funds in Mumbai are struggling to find experienced short-sellers. This is due to the rise of specialised investment funds. These funds require expertise in betting against stocks. A decade-long bull market has discouraged short-selling. Regulations and pay are also hindering recruitment. Experts believe the timing is right for long-short funds. They await regulatory easing for better performance.
F&O Talk: Smallcap index better placed than Nifty, says Sudeep Shah; picks 9 stocks for next week
SBI Securities expects Nifty’s breakout to strengthen if it crosses 24,450, opening the door to 24,900. While small-caps continue outperforming, Bank Nifty retains a positive