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    Smallcaps: Stay bullish as party may continue, but do check some critical points: 5 stocks from different sectors for long-term investors

    As a principle of investing, don't look at short term movement of indices to decide whether to invest in a particular stock or not. It is the underlying business which matters. There is a possibility that the party on the street might continue, with the usual phase of profit booking at regular intervals. So, one can be bullish, but take into account the fact that valuations are not cheap, so have more stringent parameters when looking at small cap stocks and also have a long term outlook.

    For long-term investors with medium risk appetite: 6 midcap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 49%

    If looking for investing in a mid-cap, which would be a better stock to own. A stock which after a period of four years has once again paid dividend last year or a stock which in the last five years have missed dividend only in FY 2020, which was covid year. Yes, second one, but most investors don't look at these things which in the long run matter both for the real business and finally the stock price. Similarly, there are many small things which need to be looked at when investing in a mid cap stocks for very simple reason that market is sitting with a good amount of gain and short corrective move which may come largely because of global reason or just a simple profit booking move may hit midcap more than anyone else. So, while being bullish and increasing your exposure just do a little bit of work so that one is able to avoid anxiety in time of corrective phase of the market.

    Buy Zomato, sell Jubilant Foodworks & don't buy other QSR stocks: Will this theme continue even longer after Swiggy gets listed?

    For 2023, Biryani was the most ordered food online. Will 2024 be different when numbers come out. Not probably, With nearly 85 variants and over 6.2 million orders, 'Dum Biryani 'has emerged as the undisputed champion. Biryani rice came in second with 3.5 million orders, while 'Hyderabadi Biryani' received over 2.8 million orders. For some investors these might appear to be irrelevant at the first instance, but probably that is the reason why stocks like Jubilant foodworks and other QSR stocks have been underperforming for quite some time. Will this change, or growth of zomato and swiggy, which makes sure that more Briyani, Chole Bhature and Tikki are ordered, brings a cap to growth which pizza and burger sellers can have at least in terms of giving return on the street.

    15 stocks which may gain in forthcoming festive season as consumers loosen their purse strings

    In another two weeks, Ganesh Chaturthi will kick off the official festive season 2024. A season in which some companies look forward to for one simple reason, they tend to see the highest sales in this period as consumers loosen their purse strings. Now why look at these stocks ahead of the festive season. Look at what happened to stocks of white good markets like Voltas. The first indication of strong summer had just come in March, stock started gaining and in less than 6 months more than 50% gain from its low. Given the fact that there is too much liquidity which is prevailing in markets, a small hint that the performance of the company is going to be good, stock tends to gain very sharply. So, in bullish markets, before you see in headlines “ festive season sales”, it is time to look at them. If you want to see what difference the festive season makes, just have a look at how different two quarters, a festive quarter and non festive quarter sales.

    Where is Cardano (ADA) price headed next? Here's one altcoin to buy instead

    Cardano (ADA) saw a significant drop during a market crash but is now recovering, trading at around $0.35. Risks remain if it dips below $0.3 again. Emerging projects like PlayDoge, which combines retro gaming and meme culture, have gained popularity, raising $6 million during its presale for its unique play-to-earn model.

    Top cryptos to buy now as bitcoin price eyes $100k next

    Donald Trump's support for crypto has energized the market, forecasting Bitcoin at $100,000 by year-end. Highlighting five emerging cryptocurrencies: The Meme Games, Pepe Unchained, PlayDoge, Shiba Shootout, and Bitcoin Cash, the article emphasizes their strong potential and presale attractions. These coins merge meme trends, gaming, and practical applications for high return prospects.

    • Top three meme coin price predictions— STARS, PLAY, PEPU (not PEPE)

      As the crypto market prepares for another bull run, investors are focusing on promising meme coins. Crypto All-Stars, PlayDoge, and Pepe Unchained stand out due to their innovative features, presale success, and growth potential. These coins are expected to see notable increases in 2024, making them worth watching.

      Best-performing cryptos with potential for more gains in 2024

      Cryptocurrency investors saw rewarding gains with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana in 2024. Top-performing cryptos with growth potential include The Meme Games ($MGMES), PlayDoge ($PLAY), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). $MGMES brings Olympics excitement to memecoins. PlayDoge taps into play-to-earn and meme trends, while Solana and Cardano continued to expand and show promise.

      New cryptocurrency presales to watch in 2024 with 100x potential

      New cryptocurrency presales are offering unique growth opportunities. Crypto All-Stars leads with its MemeVault staking protocol, followed by Pepe Unchained focusing on layer-2 solutions for meme coins. Base Dawgz is quickly gaining traction, while PlayDoge combines nostalgia and Doge for viral success. Each presents significant investment potential.

      Top cryptos to buy right now as meme coins fill the top trending list

      The article focused on three notable cryptocurrencies gaining momentum in their presale stages: Pepe Unchained, Crypto All-Stars, and PlayDoge. Pepe Unchained aims to improve meme coin transactions, Crypto All-Stars introduces a unique staking platform, and PlayDoge combines gaming with cryptocurrency rewards. Each project exhibits strong investor interest and growth potential.

      Regulatory failures can cause long-term damage to investor confidence: Congress amid SEBI row

      Congress flagged potential threats to investor confidence following allegations against SEBI's Madhabi Buch. The issues involve regulatory failures and conflicts of interest, especially in Adani Group's investigations. Emphasis was placed on maintaining market integrity and transparency, crucial for India's significant and growing young investor base.

      Amazon Prime Video plots Hollywood expansion

      Prime Video's gathering star power-- and live sports -- position it to capture a greater share of the $28.75 billion in digital advertising revenue Emarketer projects will be spent this year on streaming, as marketers trim their investment in traditional television. Morgan Stanley estimates Prime Video ads could generate $3.3 billion in sales this year and more than double to $7.1 billion within two years.

      Temporary headwinds, permanent potential: 6 financial services stocks from various segments with an upside potential of up to 31%

      In the last two years, probably each segment of the financial services have gone through a scrutiny by the RBI. Yes, it did create short term headwinds for many segments as there was some bit of the tightening and of course the episode in which companies were banned also happened. But three simple questions, is a sector like financial services better placed after the clean up by RBI. Second, if an economy like India is growing, can it happen that this sector does not does not grow? Third, probably to some extent the reason for why these stocks have underperformed, can FPI stay away from these stocks and when they come back. There is a high probability that all answers to three questions go in favor of the stocks and the outlook is improving.

      Strong first indications that the worst is behind them? 5 agro-chemical stocks with upside potential of up to 29%

      Some sectors have a company which though may not be called as bellwether but it is good enough to give an indication of what it might be in that sector and that is why its results of that company probably are indicative of what is happening in the sector. Sumitomo chemicals announced its Q1 results and what is interesting is that it gave the following statement in its investor’s presentation. “The favorable market sentiments and stable input costs has been the primary growth driver for our business in Q1FY25. The company has demonstrated strong recovery in the domestic market, leading to our optimism for FY25, considering FY23-24 challenges are largely behind us especially in the domestic market. The price volatility observed last year has stabilized to a great extent. Also, the sentiment among our channel partners and farmers is turning positive. Our outlook remains cautiously optimistic, contingent on rainfall patterns in the coming months of August and September.” Now this is good enough reason to bring them on the watch list and look out for further confirmation from other companies to see if their bad times are over.

      Long term investing in small caps: 5 stocks from niche areas & having experience of dealing with competition

      What is the best and worst part of investing in small caps? If one gets the right stock, returns are very high. The worst, it is not easy to find a small cap stock and the risk of going wrong is higher. So, why not look for companies which have seen and beaten competition and are on stronger footing than the majority. An FMCG company, which operates in extremely niche and small markets but no competitor has been able to beat it for the last three decades. A crockery maker which makes tableware and has been able to beat the best of the competition which comes from China made products. What happens is that while they are small, but they are doing good for a long period of time, their cash positions become strong and that is the key to small cap investing.

      Are all the headwinds of regulatory and policy cleanup behind them? 5 insurance stocks with upside potential of up to 27%

      Close to two decades back, private insurance companies started gaining prominence, there were two issues which got highlighted. First, the vast opportunity for insurance companies to tap into. Second, a voice of concern, about three things, capital, expertise and patience to run an insurance company. If one looks at the situation today, probably both have come true. There have been phases where headwinds took over the positive. Covid brought a lot of awareness about the need, but then also brought in a need for more capital. Then came changes in tax laws, which was another big blow. Given the fact that the overall size of the markets, a number of these problems will get resolved over a period of time. It is probably a sector which long term investors should have on their watchlist because the overall opportunity for the sector is very big.

      BONK, PEPE, Shiba Shootout: Meme coin price predictions

      Meme coins are gaining traction as the market turns bullish. Bonk saw a boost from a proposed token burn, while Pepe is recovering due to whale activity. Shiba Shootout, with play-to-earn features, might achieve significant gains, driven by high presale demand and strong community engagement.

      Stock picks for next 5 years, for risk takers with patience: 7 stocks where budget may lead to real change in business

      For risk takers with patience and stock picks for next five years. To some it might appear to be contradictory. Normally risk is taken when one is looking for short term gains and the suggestion is to keep it for 5 years There is a reason for it. Majority of the stocks in the list are from a sector, which despite being in existence for 3 decades has not grown the way it was expected by all shareholders. In this budget a number of steps have been taken to revive this sector. Right from providing institutional finance to lowering of duty to raw material. If policy changes work well, the top and bottom line will grow manifold and stocks will do well and might be a multibagger. If not then capital invested in them might end up being an under performer. So, a combination of risk and patience to play out the turnaround of the sector.

      Budget expectations: Hoping for some tweaks in personal taxation, market direction in a non-event budget: Porinju Veliyath

      “There are pockets of froth, manipulated stocks, and managed stocks, and with the low liquidity, some stocks are kept very high. So, small first-time investors in the market should be extremely careful about this aspect. Do not go by tips in the market or just because of stock price movement, momentum investing, growth, those kind of things,” says Porinju Veliyath.

      View: Entry of the younger set into the family business must be a curated process

      To effectively induct the next generation into family businesses, align their values with the business's core purpose and communicate its mission clearly. Consider individual aspirations. The pre-induction phase focuses on early involvement and family harmony. Key induction phases include entry with a meritocratic approach and discipline. Assimilation involves role clarity, accountability trackers, quarterly dialogues, industry leader mentorship, and external work experience. A clear scope of work and senior mentoring are vital for seamless integration. Storytelling on resilience, shadowing, and objective feedback aid smooth entry. Earning respect from stakeholders and maintaining a professional, not ad-hoc, setup is essential for successful induction.

      Some & simple diligence is all what is required for wealth creation: 5 smallcap stocks for long term investors

      On a day when Nifty and sensex are trading with a big cut and all the segments are in red. Talking of small caps which is one probably riskiest segment of the market might appear to be going in the wrong direction. But the fact is that it is a day like this which serves as a reminder of two things. First, however strong the bull run might be, corrections are bound to take place. Second, finally in the end, it is business and the management which manages the business which matters for earnings and earning is what matters to the street. So, if you are looking to invest in markets and especially in the small cap segment there has to be a checklist which if followed, the probability of making mistakes gets reduced and also one is able to get to stocks which create wealth over the long term.

      Sebi likely to act against ‘silent’ PMS firms

      Regulator Sebi expresses concern over unresponsive PMS firms in the market. Compliance issues and potential misuse of licenses highlighted. APMI maintains communication with compliant members. Sebi closely monitoring the PMS sector with a dedicated team. Further developments expected in this industry.

      ITR filing: How to calculate taxable income for salaried, professional, freelancers and others

      ITR filing: If you are a salaried individual then you need to know how to calculate taxable income for salary, professional, capital gains and other incomes. Once you have calculated the gross total income from various heads of income, you can claim deductions to reduce your net tax payable. Read here to know more.

      Don't be afraid to be bullish, just a bit of hard work and a pinch of patience: 4 smallcap stocks for long term investors

      Given how nifty and sensex are moving and market breadth is panning out, it is very likely that we are soon going to enter a phase, where the desire to own small caps would come in the category of “highest”. Another side of the story, when that happens, what will get ignored is that “risks” are also at the highest when bulls are controlling the small cap segment. For all those who still want to take exposure to them, in such times, it would be better to be cautious in selecting the stocks, better to go with buying in smaller quantities and buy stocks where the underlying business has good macro fundamentals. Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus which lists stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy".

      Retail traders are getting bigger than ever in US stock options

      Retail traders were responsible for 18.3% of the total options activity in June, a record, the bank’s strategists led by Bram Kaplan wrote Friday in a note to clients on Friday. More than 60% of their orders were for contracts expiring a week out or less, with technology options being of the highest demand among single-stock trades.

      Vipul Bansal's journey from humble beginnings to Wall Street success

      Vipul Bansal, Director at Deutsche Bank, shares his inspiring journey to motivate aspiring finance professionals from a small city in India to global success.

      Technology-enabled professional services firm Sikich Secures $250 Million minority growth investment from Bain Capital

      Sikich LLC received a $250 million investment from Bain Capital to accelerate growth and maintain professional services leadership under CEO Christopher Geier.

      Hope India-UK FTA not far away, says incoming FICCI UK Council chair

      Priya Guha, the new chair of FICCI UK Council, and Baroness Usha Prashar discuss the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, emphasizing research, innovation, and cultural ties for a stronger bilateral partnership.

      Focussed ‘underlying business’ approach of long-term investing: 5 non-Nifty largecap stocks with upside potential of up to 39%

      Whether one accepts it or not, when someone uses the word large cap, first names which would come to mind would be nifty stocks. Because somehow the word large cap has become synonymous with nifty stocks. But the fact is that the world of large caps is much bigger and there are stocks which have been able to show strong out performance in troubled times of volatility, we take a look at them. When it comes to long term investing in the same industry, some players are able to show better performance in terms of growth. This could be because of belonging to a strong group, because the management had set the business in a way that it is able to take headwinds or the market size is so large that growth is bound to make and it comes with better margins to efficient players. We take a look at 5 stocks where the underlying business is strong and good to own business for the long term.

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