Equity markets remained steady this week. Nifty tested 25,000 but could not surpass it. Sectoral momentum offered support. Banking stocks are a drag. Rajesh Palviya suggests automobile, FMCG, metals, and new-age stocks are worth watching. BSE Ltd. gained attention after structural changes. National Aluminium and Bajaj Finance are Palviya's stock picks for the week.
Gen Z's pursuit of quick gains in mutual funds clashes with the reality of wealth creation, which demands patience and time in the market. Kaustubh Belapurkar advises investors to focus on diversification, understand metrics like capture ratios, and resist the urge to frequently switch funds. Staying invested in well-managed strategies, even through market cycles, is crucial for long-term success.
Many mutual fund investors, especially new and inexperienced investors, get confused about which fund to choose and always keep searching for a ready-made portfolio to invest and achieve their long-term goals. Here is a help for aggressive investors.
The Indian primary market is buzzing with activity as Urban Company, Dev Accelerator, and Shringar House of Mangalsutra launch their IPOs, collectively aiming to raise over Rs 2,700 crore. Urban Company's Rs 1,900 crore tech IPO is highly anticipated, while Dev Accelerator taps into the flexible workspace trend.
These 4 equity mutual fund schemes had the highest up capture ratio in 5 years, according to the data by ACE MF. We considered the schemes which had an up capture ratio of more than 130.
Indian equity markets are cherishing the optimism around the proposed GST 2.0 reforms. Index heavyweights are also providing strong support to the indices and have helped maintain the positive momentum through the week.With this, domestic brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has picked its top 5 bets on a fundamental basis for a horizon of 1 year, with an upside potential of up to 26%.
Shridatta Bhandwaldar, Head of Equities at Canara Robeco AMC, manages over 1 lakh crore, drawing parallels between badminton and investing. He emphasizes discipline, focus, and resilience, honed through sports and music, as crucial for navigating volatile markets. Bhandwaldar's philosophy centers on scalable, capital-efficient businesses with quality leadership, viewing investing as a journey of self-discovery.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged a thorough review of the Federal Reserve, questioning its interest rate authority. He criticized the Fed's policies for allegedly fueling inflation and benefiting the wealthy, advocating for a shift in focus towards its core mandate.
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee remains undecided on a September rate cut despite recent job-market weakening data. He defended the Fed's independence, opposing any moves to undermine it. Goolsbee expects future nominees to take their roles seriously, amidst concerns about potential political influence from President Trump's nominee.
The U.S. economy created 22,000 jobs last month instead of an estimated 75,000, confirming softening labor market conditions, according to the Labor Department report. The three major U.S. stock indexes initially rose and broke records following the data, as traders of futures tied to the Fed's policy rate boosted bets that the U.S. central bank will trim rates in quick succession, starting this month, with a 50-basis-point easing now on the table.
