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Bloodbath among risk-on assets – Disappointing HDFC Bank earnings, or something more systemic?
The Indian markets over-reacted to the HDFC earnings disappointment, indicating that other, deeper, factors were behind the sell-off
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Will Q3 earnings provide a reality check or cheer investors further?
Investors should remain prepared for a mixed bag. While some pockets may disappoint, it is important for investors to stay focused on long-term prospects. And keep some powder dry
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What lies ahead for investors, after a sobering start to 2024?
Lofty expectations have inflated valuations and that means uncertainty can rock the boat. How can investors navigate these choppy waters?
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Looking back on 2023 as we step into the new year
It is only when all segments of the economy – broad-based domestic demand, export demand, government expenditure, and private investments – are poised for growth, that the expectations-based rally seen in the second half of 2023 can transform into a fundamentals-based rally in 2024
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RBI's crackdown amidst lending euphoria - what does this mean for investors?
The RBI’s risk weight increases and the recent clampdown on lenders’ linkages with AIFs will curb access to funding real estate and infrastructure. It remains to be seen if the move is wise when economic growth drivers are few
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Nifty at life-time high after Fed meet – What’s next for markets?
The trajectory of rate-cuts in the US is expected to be steeper than that for the repo rate. So, as the accommodative policy stance kicks in, the yield spread between Indian and US treasuries is expected to widen thereby drawing in FII interest
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How much steam is still left in the rally?
Stock markets are sputtering at around all-time highs, pricing in several positives such as falling global yields, political stability and a healthy economic outlook
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US yields weaken. And that's good news for equity investors
While falling US yields and widening yield spreads favour all emerging assets, the Indian economy’s sustained resilience has played a crucial role in attracting flows
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What strategy should investors follow amid global concerns and domestic headwinds?
It is crucial for investors to keep tabs on global and domestic developments and stay in sync with fast-changing market sentiment
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Retreating inflation a good omen for equity investors
If the economy continues to display resilience and both, US, and Indian central banks slash rates more or less in sync, that would be the best-case scenario for stock markets
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In The Money: Bringing it all together
This is the last of this 28-article series on how to trade options. It brings it all together in a neat and handy stepwise summary to guide you on your journey through option trading
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India’s realty sector is on a roll
While premium residential real estate has led growth so far, the affordable housing segment and commercial real estate can be expected to lend a hand soon
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In The Money | Stuck with a stagnant stock? Go for a Covered Call
When ITC’s shares did not move much for two years, investors’ patience was sorely tested. A Covered Call would have been a perfect hedge in this scenario
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Decoding an election year’s challenge for investors
There is a push and pull effect linked to government spending as we approach elections, which can affect fiscal deficit calculations and in turn, valuations. What’s the scenario investors should prepare for?
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In The Money | The special case of expiry-day strategies
On expiry day, we find out which options expire in-the-money and which ones expire worthless or out-of-the-money
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What makes October’s fall in equity markets different from September?
Equity markets had fallen in September too. But this time it’s different, not just because of the extent of decline data implying that retail sentiment may have turned negative
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In The Money: Use the Calendar Spread, when volatility is expected to increase
Even if the underlying does make a large move, the maximum loss you can incur is the net premium outgo at deployment. In other words, losses are capped
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Are the merits of extended trading hours worth the disadvantages they will bring?
A level playing field with global exchanges and the ability to react to global events are some main benefits, but the naysayers have a strong case too
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In The Money | Iron Butterfly: An enhancement over the short Straddle
One of the most popular strategies for sideways markets is the Butterfly Spread and in this edition, we discuss the Iron Butterfly that helps cap losses
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Q2 earnings surprises could lead to sharp stock moves
A lowering of IT sector guidance, a good show from BFSI, auto and oil marketing companies are anticipated events in the earnings season. But be prepared for surprises
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In The Money | Cover your bases with the Iron Condor
Get more bang for your trading buck with the Iron Condor strategy, that helps cover naked shorts and improves your return on investment
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Vedanta Resources’ debt bind is weighing on India-listed Vedanta
Unless the parent Vedanta Resources makes concerted efforts towards sustainably bringing down its leverage, the fortunes of Vedanta would remain severely limited
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In The Money | Deploy Short Straddle and Strangle for sideways markets
Markets tend to move sideways most of the time, making strategies that require big moves fairly useless. But there are strategies that can be deployed to earn returns in these conditions too
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Eurozone takes a turn for the worse, what it means for Indian stock markets
Companies with significant exposure to European markets could suffer a hit, meaning it has implications for investors in India, too
