KYI: Stock advice to help you invest wisely

The Nifty botched to cross the 5,600 resistance. It closed 18 points lower at 5581 for the obvious lack of any real triggers and the Sensex too closed flat at 18561 down 56 points. 

At these blustery times, you need to keep investments ticking with cautious measured calls. Moneycontrol.com’s Know Your Investment (KYI), in its bid to help investors, is back to answer questions of 10 lucky Facebook fans who get their investment query sorted out, right away.

This week, we have DD Sharma, senior vice-president at Equity Research, who brings his stance on your various stocks queries.

Below are the questions you asked us on our Facebook page:

Q: Sandeep Rawal, professional: Which sector do you think is ignored at the moment but has good potential upside in the long run?

Sharma: Textiles would be a sector that is ignored right now but has good amount of potential in the long run.

Q: Shramnesh Jain, 28 years, software professional: I bought PTC at 77 qty 4000. Booked PRF @ 83 wants to buy again. At what rate should i buy?

Sharma: You can buy at around 80-81 with stop loss of 78.

Q: Abhishek Gulati, 28 years, IT professional: What should I do with Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision ? The average price is Rs 11.
 
Sharma: I would advice you to exit Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision and focus on any other stock.

Q: Divya Preerna Katara, 25 years, housewife: I am holding Eros Media at present. What should I do going ahead now — buy, sell or hold?
 
Sharma: You may continue to hold on to Eros Media.

Q: Sandeep, 28 years, Sales professional: I Have India Infoline @102, when can I expect gains? Can I hold it for a year?
 
Sharma: I don't see your purchase price coming in one year. However, if you are willing to hold for about two years, you can get back your price.

Q: Pradeep Sagar, 23 years, CTO (IT): What is the target and likely timeline of achievement for Rural Electrification Corporation ?

Sharma: Rural Electrification Corporation can touch Rs 280 in 12 months time.

Q: Ritu Sagar, 37 years, housewife: I have purchased 1000 DCM @ 97 and 1000 Escorts @ 117 last week. Both have declined drastically after that. How long do you think I have to wait before seeing my buy rates again?

Sharma: For Escorts to reach your buy rates, you may have to wait for up to 12 months from now.

Q: Nitin Dsouza, 35 years, businessman: Is Power Grid going to trigger in future?

Sharma: In next 12 months, Power Grid can see a rise of about 30% to 40%.

Q: Taher Sadriwala, 33 years, businessman: What is your call on Titan and Power Grid — hold or sell?
 
Sharma: I would advice to hold both the stocks

Q: Sandeep Arora, 29 years, Telecom expert: I have bought 100 shares of MOIL at a price of 367. What is the target for six months to one year time period?
 
Sharma: Looking at the new proposal in Mining sector, I am unable to give a target. It may not move up if the existing bill in its present form becomes a law.

Q: Manoj Kumar, 23 years, sub broker: I have Bought 425 DLF at 242. What should I do — hold or sell?

Sharma: If you have a two to three years time horizon, then hold on to it or you can exit and invest elsewhere.