Stock markets have an irresistible allure. The possibility of generating outsized returns entices countless investors into believing they have the edge over the market. In India, stories of rapid economic growth, booming tech sectors, and financial inclusion further fuel this belief. But how many investors consistently beat the market? The harsh reality: very few. Yet, … Read more
Diffusion Engineers IPO swept through, being subscribed by 2 times, hours within the issue opened for the public. The highest demand was driven by the retail participants, followed by the non-institutional investors. Around 11:30 am, the issue was subscribed 34 times by the retail category investors while the NIIs had subscribed the issue by 1.35 … Read more
With scores of happy-go-lucky retail investors who have never witnessed a full-fledged bear market cycle making tons of money on Dalal Street, the big boys have been left behind in the race at least for now. Market veteran Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mahindra AMC admits this saying experience has become a liability in the market. … Read more
Shao Chun, 38, built a seven-figure investment portfolio using four key money principles. The idea of financial freedom can feel like a far-fetched dream — something only a few get to experience after a lucky break, or during retirement after working for decades, but Shao Chun says otherwise. Over the course of eight years working … Read more
Pranav Haldea, MD, Prime Database Group, says though there have been exits worth Rs 4.27 lakh crore this year versus Rs 2.26 lakh crore during the same period last year, that is not a negative. It is a sign of a maturing capital market ecosystem. Several of these PE and VC investors came in and … Read more
It appears more investors are eyeing dividend stocks ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision in September. Paul Baiocchi of SS&C ALPS Advisors thinks it is a sound strategy because he sees the Fed easing rates. “Investors are moving back toward dividends out of money markets, out of fixed income, but also importantly toward … Read more
ET Intelligence Group: More than 4 million equity mutual fund folios, the most on record in a month, were added in June, driven by a wave of new sectoral fund launches as retail investors sought higher returns despite increased risk. The previous high of 3.6 million was recorded in February 2024. The total folio count … Read more
“The Modi Government has consistently focussed on Infrastructure, Atmnanirbhar Bharat and digitisation which will continue to see higher focus in Budget 2024,” says Sandeep Raina, Executive Vice President- Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. In an interview with ETMarkets, Raina said: “We expect some minor volatility in 2H2024; however, it will likely be a stock picker’s … Read more
Anuj Kumar, MD & CEO, CAMS, says at the CAMS level, they have about 75% share in net equity sales, which is a very strong foundational metric to see which way overall assets are heading and combined with their investment in technology, talent and overall in risk and compliance kind of dimensions, they are poised … Read more
“Today also I am feeling the same thing that there is a froth in this market, there is a froth in SME, there is a froth in IPO and of course many stocks. The retailer investors, as you say are innocent people, so they should be careful,” says Vijay Kedia, MD, Kedia Securities.What is your … Read more
