Mumbai: Mid- and small-cap stocks tumbled on Monday as heightened concerns that the recent run-up in several of them – especially public sector companies – has been excessive, and prompted investors to aggressively cut their bets. If the decline in share prices continues, it could result in margin calls by brokers – a situation where …
In the dynamic world of investments, one often hears the phrase, ‘timing is everything’. While timing can certainly be a powerful ally in the realm of small-cap funds, it’s not the only strategy that can lead to success. In fact, for many investors it can be elusive and, more often than not, just out of …
Indian markets have had a fantastic run during the last quarter, particularly due to a spectacular performance from the Small Cap Index that delivered around 20% returns. It is interesting that 46% of stocks have run up more than 20% during the last quarter—underlining the broad-based euphoria. With this kind of performance, it’s natural to …