Sensex up, broad market down – now invest in stocks based on just one factor

The BSE Sensex surged to a new high of 36,699.53 points, but the broader market is still far from exhibiting any strength as domestic investors are clearly showing their preference for large-cap growth companies only. Stocks in the mid- and small-cap space are struggling to stabilize. A large majority of companies have seen a bloodbath … Read more

What not to do in stock markets now

Every one of your endeavors requires a basic common sense approach. Particularly, investing in the stock market. Common sense helps you to think clearly and make informed and calculated risks in the stock markets – one that will pay you off in the long run. So, here are a few thoughts to keep in mind … Read more

ICICI Prudential AMC’s Bharat 22 ETF seeks to mobilise a further Rs 6000 crore

ICICI Prudential managed Bharat 22 – Exchange Traded Fund (Bharat 22 ETF) seeks to mobilise upto Rs 6000 crore through a further fund offer. The FFO is part of the Government of India’s overall disinvestment program, announced earlier by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), Ministry of Finance, using the ETF route. … Read more

Fund houses launch health care schemes on promising outlook

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund and Mirae Asset Mutual Fund are launching thematic funds investing in health care and allied sectors. The domestic health care sector is the flavor of the season as stocks underperformed broader indices bringing valuations down to relatively more attractive levels, while the sector also reflects a play on the demographics and … Read more

In This Challenging Market, Here’s How to Stay Safe and Sane

Investing in the stock market can be challenging sometimes, because the market can be so volatile. You have witnessed many red flags these past few months. Imposition of new taxes, rising yields, lower profit growth, auditor resignations, margin increases and so on. We have seen about two-thirds of the market take a spin. It’s certainly … Read more