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Investment Opportunities In 52-Week High Stocks!
Dalal Street Investment Journal

Investment Opportunities In 52-Week High Stocks!

Markets when in uptrend invite lot of momentum investors to participate in the rally. Buying stocks that are close to their respective 52-week highs is a one-way momentum that investors identify as investing opportunities. But does this strategy always work? How does one use the 52-week high data effectively? Yogesh Supekar discusses the pros and cons of investing in stocks at 52-week high levels.

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8 mins  |
December 20, 2021
Cash Out Of Equity Mutual Funds?
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Cash Out Of Equity Mutual Funds?

The current market volatility indicates that your portfolio needs to be rebalanced while booking profits. On the asset allocation front, the equity sentiment index suggests allocating 60 per cent to equities and 40 per cent to debt. The article explains why.

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8 mins  |
December 20, 2021
Do You Want To Hop On To The Crypto Bandwagon?
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Do You Want To Hop On To The Crypto Bandwagon?

There is a certain amount of mystery and curiosity about Bitcoin, more so because the New York Stock Exchange has now introduced a Bitcoin-linked ETF. With an increasing number of investors looking at crypto currency with interest, it is time to take a deeper look and understand this new game

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4 mins  |
December 20, 2021
Hdfc Life Insurance: PROTECING CLIENTS, PROFITS, AND MORE
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Hdfc Life Insurance: PROTECING CLIENTS, PROFITS, AND MORE

HERE IS WHY Strong market share Robust financial position Huge growth opportunities

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2 mins  |
December 20, 2021
INDIABULLS HOUSING FINANCE: MOVING TOWARDS A HIGHER PLANE
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INDIABULLS HOUSING FINANCE: MOVING TOWARDS A HIGHER PLANE

With the company having laid the foundation of its new retail-focused, asset-light business model, FY22 will be a year of ‘transition and growth’ as it will look to put itself on a rating upgrade trajectory and effectively utilise its co-lending partnerships to scale up retail disbursals

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6 mins  |
December 20, 2021
It's Time To Fine-Tune Your Portfolio
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It's Time To Fine-Tune Your Portfolio

Hemant Rustagi Chief Executive Officer, Wiseinvest Pvt Ltd.

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3 mins  |
December 20, 2021
Interest Rate Sensitives Outperform
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Interest Rate Sensitives Outperform

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its latest meeting maintained status quo on repo and reverse repo rates along with an accommodative stance.

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2 mins  |
December 20, 2021
Relevance of Asset Allocation Funds
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Relevance of Asset Allocation Funds

Utilize asset allocation funds to wade through turbulent events opines Koushik Ketharam, Director, Intelli360 Asset Pvt Ltd.

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3 mins  |
December 20, 2021
 Buying A Car? Opt For Subscription Instead!
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Buying A Car? Opt For Subscription Instead!

When it comes to owning a car, the first and sometimes the only option that comes to mind is that of purchasing it through a vehicle loan that offers the advantage of easy monthly instalments. But now there is an alternative – the subscription model in which case you use the car for a fixed fee every month. What works out better? Read ahead to know

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4 mins  |
December 06, 2021
Plastic Takes A Profitable Turn
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Plastic Takes A Profitable Turn

Even if activists around the world would rather put a complete ban on plastic products, several triggers such as the pandemic-driven change in work and lifestyle, increasing urbanisation, growth in infrastructure and demand from the agriculture industry, among other factors, have boosted production in the plastic pipe and packaging sectors. In this report, Armaan Madhani highlights the salient growth drivers while also pointing out the key challenges

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10 mins  |
December 06, 2021
Virus Strikes Again!
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Virus Strikes Again!

The threat furnished by the new virus variant is a further addition to existing investor woes such as slowing growth, spiralling inflation and possible tightening of monetary policy in the near future

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2 mins  |
December 06, 2021
Contrarian Investing Is For All Seasons!
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Contrarian Investing Is For All Seasons!

The market is finally showing signs of weakness after a one-way movement from the time it hit the lows in March 2020. This correction in stock prices will create opportunities for investors. However, the question is about which strategy will work best in the current market situation. Will contrarian investing approach suit in the current market conditions? Yogesh Supekar explains why contrarian investing approach is for all seasons and how it works

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10+ mins  |
December 06, 2021
POONAWALLA FINCORP POTENTIAL TO OUTPACE NATIONAL GROWTH
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POONAWALLA FINCORP POTENTIAL TO OUTPACE NATIONAL GROWTH

The company is a diversified asset financier both in term of products as well as geographies, which helps mitigate risks. It possesses a sound business model with a presence in high-yield, high-growth business segments and superior sustainable returns

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5 mins  |
December 06, 2021
Our expertise lies in the express logistics space, backed by a hub and spoke model
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Our expertise lies in the express logistics space, backed by a hub and spoke model

In this interview, Aneel Gambhir, CFO, Blue Dart, outlines the operational strategy of the company in the logistics sector that is increasingly tilting towards providing sustainable solutions and cost-efficient delivery

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6 mins  |
December 06, 2021
Negative Developments Spook Global Markets
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Negative Developments Spook Global Markets

Increasing supply concerns due to release of oil reserves following a request by the US amid fresh virus outbreaks in Europe and increase in inflation levels might keep oil under pressure

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1 min  |
December 06, 2021
Technology Disrupting The Construction Sector
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Technology Disrupting The Construction Sector

By adopting innovative technologies like automation in construction, innovative designs, sustainability, use of prefabricated material and online marketing, developers can value-engineer their product, opines Anuj Puri, Chairman, ANAROCK Group

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4 mins  |
December 06, 2021
Small is Profitable Too!
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Small is Profitable Too!

The biggest risk in equity market investment is not the volatility but the risk of wiping out of the capital. The risk of capital erosion is at its maximum when one invests in micro-cap companies – at least that is what the perception is. Shreya Chaware explores the pros and cons of micro-cap investing while also highlighting the performance of the tiny treasures

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4 mins  |
December 06, 2021
We Have Been Sailing On The Tide Of Expansion
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We Have Been Sailing On The Tide Of Expansion

In this exclusive interaction, Rajesh Bhatia, Group CFO, UFlex, outlines the company’s strategy in terms of sustainability while also sharing information about how the company has been on an expansion spree in recent times both in India and outside

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5 mins  |
December 06, 2021
Insurance Is A Must!
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Insurance Is A Must!

Insurance protects us from unexpected expenses. These expenses aren’t planned and are not predictable. They can confront us anytime. In such a scenario, having adequate insurance cover helps us gain financial stability easily by not losing a huge amount of savings. You can choose a simple plan or a premium one depending on your income and requirements

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5 mins  |
November 22, 2021
Are Small-Cap & Mid-Cap Funds Still In The Race?
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Are Small-Cap & Mid-Cap Funds Still In The Race?

History suggests that small-cap and mid-cap companies tend to grow faster than the large-cap universe in an economic recovery scenario. Hence, we can expect companies from this category to register robust earnings’ growth as we go forward, further supported by a lower base. The article explains this particular phenomenon and provides guidelines to investors

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9 mins  |
November 22, 2021
PSU Funds Set To Woo Investors
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PSU Funds Set To Woo Investors

At a time when the equity market is trading at its lifetime high with stretched valuation, there are very few pockets that give margin on safety and PSE stocks are one of them. The article highlights the reasons why PSU funds are becoming attractive

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5 mins  |
November 22, 2021
We Feel The Bull Market Has More Legs To Grow
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We Feel The Bull Market Has More Legs To Grow

With all the three engines of economy, namely, consumption, investment and exports firing together after a long time, George Heber Joseph, CEO and CIO, ITI Mutual Fund, opines that this is the right time for investors to take the mutual fund route

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4 mins  |
November 22, 2021
SONA BLW PRECISIONS FORGINGS - MOVING IN THE FAST LANE
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SONA BLW PRECISIONS FORGINGS - MOVING IN THE FAST LANE

Over the years, Sona BLW Precision Forgings has expanded its offerings with more focus on the electrification trend which is driving the automotive landscape. This is what will continue to trigger its growth curve

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5 mins  |
November 22, 2021
RSWM on a Well-defined Growth Path!
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RSWM on a Well-defined Growth Path!

RSWM Ltd is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of synthetic and blended spun yarns from India.

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3 mins  |
November 22, 2021
Strong Demand Momentum Will Remain For The Next 2-3 Years
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Strong Demand Momentum Will Remain For The Next 2-3 Years

Withstanding the negative impact of the pandemic very well with support from its raw material suppliers, Sunil Chordia, Chairman and Managing Director, Rajratan Global Wire Ltd., states that the company is looking forward to increasing its production capacity both in Thailand and India along with debottlenecking its Pithampur plant

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2 mins  |
November 22, 2021
Relevance Of Value Investing
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Relevance Of Value Investing

Looking at the current mood in the market and the way new investors think about stock valuation, it looks like the concept of value investing is outdated. Yogesh Supekar discusses why value investing is not something one should say goodbye to and that it matters even today when everyone is chasing growth

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10+ mins  |
November 22, 2021
Invest Wisely, Save Tax
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Invest Wisely, Save Tax

With less than five months to go in the current financial year, one of the key issues facing taxpayers is how to invest to save taxes.

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2 mins  |
November 22, 2021
Good Times To Last Long For Broking Industry
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Good Times To Last Long For Broking Industry

The broking industry has been the talk of the town owing to the performance of some of the leading companies on the bourses. A phenomenal jump in business and a 360 degree change in business sentiment for the broking industry have turned investment in the stocks of the broking industry a lucrative proposition. However, will the party last long enough for long-term investors or is it just a phenomenon that momentum investors could cash on? Armaan Madhani discusses in this special story why the good times for the broking industry may last longer than one imagines!

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10+ mins  |
November 22, 2021
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation: On The Right Track
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Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation: On The Right Track

IRCTC works with a mission to establish itself as a leader in the areas of hospitality services, travel and tourism, packaged drinking water and internet ticketing by providing value-added products and services for passengers, tourists and other customers. It has a resilient business portfolio that is scaleable and based on core competencies

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7 mins  |
November 08, 2021
Muhurat Picks For Samvat 2078
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Muhurat Picks For Samvat 2078

On the Diwali previous to this one, the markets have rewarded investors wholeheartedly and more than what was expected. With a stellar performance after coming out of the woods, investors have high expectations from the markets and are all geared to cash in on any opportunity that the market can throw at them. However, the big question is whether there will be enough opportunities to accommodate the growing population of investors’ aspirations? Yogesh Supekar discusses the market outlook and shares a realistic perspective on the markets even as the DSIJ research team shares their top ‘muhurat’ picks for Samvat 2078

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10+ mins  |
November 08, 2021