Hybrid Funds: A smart counterweight in volatile markets?

Hybrid Funds: A smart counterweight in volatile markets?

Since October 2024, the Indian stock market has been very volatile, with corrections, global disruptions, and a growing gap between fundamentals and valuations. As of February 2025, benchmark indices like the Sensex and Nifty 50 are down 10–11% from their highs, which means they have lost most of the gains they made in the last … Read more

Hybrid Funds: A smart counterweight in volatile markets?

Hybrid Funds: A smart counterweight in volatile markets?

Since October 2024, the Indian stock market has been very volatile, with corrections, global disruptions, and a growing gap between fundamentals and valuations. As of February 2025, benchmark indices like the Sensex and Nifty 50 are down 10–11% from their highs, which means they have lost most of the gains they made in the last … Read more

ETMarkets Smart Talk: ‘Too Old to Rally, Too Young to Fall’ – Kedar Kadam on navigating markets in FY26

ETMarkets Smart Talk: ‘Too Old to Rally, Too Young to Fall’ – Kedar Kadam on navigating markets in FY26

In this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, we caught up with Kedar Kadam, Director – Equities: Asset & Wealth Management at Dolat Capital Markets, to decode the evolving landscape of Indian equities in FY26. Using the phrase “Too old to rally, too young to fall”, Kadam describes the market’s current phase—no longer in a euphoric … Read more

These 10 penny stocks have surged up to 740% over the past year, do you own any? – Trend Tracker

These 10 penny stocks have surged up to 740% over the past year, do you own any? – Trend Tracker

In the last one year, several penny stocks have given substantial returns to their investors but we highlight 10 penny stocks that have surged between 40% and 740%. These stocks were selected based on specific criteria: a market capitalisation below Rs 1,000 crore, a share price under Rs 20, and a recent minimum trading volume … Read more

Paras Defence shares rally 8% post stock split

Paras Defence shares rally 8% post stock split

Shares of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd. climbed over 8% on Friday, trading at Rs 921.20 post-adjustment for the recently executed 1:2 stock split, compared to the pre-split closing price of Rs 1,696.20. The company now holds a market capitalisation of Rs 7,442.64 crore, drawing increased investor interest following the split. The surge in … Read more

RBI’s VRRR move temporary, not a trend shift: Abhishek Bisen

RBI’s VRRR move temporary, not a trend shift: Abhishek Bisen

“With the month end spending, this core will get translated into the banking system which will increase it from three to close to four lakh crore and there is a possibility that it may bring down the overnight rates to close to 5% or below, probably which the central bank is not very comfortable with … Read more

Market rotation signals steady growth ahead; financials and PSUs lead the charge: Rohit Srivastava

Market rotation signals steady growth ahead; financials and PSUs lead the charge: Rohit Srivastava

Rohit Srivastava, Founder, Strike Money Analytics & Indiacharts, says the market is experiencing rotation with different stocks attracting buying interest, ensuring upward movement after consolidation. Financials, particularly NBFCs, are leading the rally due to favorable interest rate cycles and low valuations. PSU stocks, after a correction, are building a base and offer low-value picks, while … Read more

Investing during market dip: I am heavily invested in MF, stocks. Now, I am looking for options that can offer consistent income

Investing during market dip: I am heavily invested in MF, stocks. Now, I am looking for options that can offer consistent income

I’ve been investing in mutual funds and stocks, but the market’s ups and downs make me uneasy. I’m now looking for a more stable investment option that offers regular income along with long-term growth potential. Are REITs a good alternative to equity mutual funds or direct property investment, and what factors should I consider before investing? … Read more

Market in a phase of time correction; recovery to be gradual: Sanjay H Parekh

Market in a phase of time correction; recovery to be gradual: Sanjay H Parekh

“It is a very-very good liquidity provision they have done. Now, followed up with another repo rate cut and changing the stance from neutral to accommodative and clearly directionally telling that we are pro-growth now,” says Sanjay H Parekh, Sohum Asset Managers.The verdict is out. If you look at the RBI stance, there is a … Read more

ETMarkets Smart Talk: From loss to gain: Amit Jain’s strategy for investors sitting on portfolio losses

ETMarkets Smart Talk: From loss to gain: Amit Jain’s strategy for investors sitting on portfolio losses

“Looking at the current market conditions, we are still cautious on the Indian Stock Markets at least in the short-to medium term. If an investor has a net portfolio loss, then firstly it’s important to look at the current holdings,” says Amit Jain, Co- Founder of Ashika Global Family Office Services. In an interview with … Read more