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Kshitij Anand is the Markets Editor at Moneycontrol. He looks after stocks markets coverage on the portal.

In midst of a storm: 270 stocks in BSE 500 with high FII exposure face selling pressure

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In midst of a storm: 270 stocks in BSE 500 with high FII exposure face selling pressure

FII ownership should not be looked in isolation when making an investment call. FIIs could be selling due to varied reasons; hence, it is not just limited to the fundamentals of the company.

Gold price today: Yellow metal eases on signs of slowdown in COVID-19 cases; buy on dips

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Gold price today: Yellow metal eases on signs of slowdown in COVID-19 cases; buy on dips

Experts are of the view that the overall trend for the yellow metal still remains positive and investors should use dip to buy for a target of 45,700 per 10 gm. Crucial support for Gold is placed at 44250-44000.

Taking Stock: Biggest single-day gain, Sensex back above 30K; what should investors do?

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Taking Stock: Biggest single-day gain, Sensex back above 30K; what should investors do?

The rally was fierce and was seen in all sectors with Bankex and Energy gaining over 10 percent each.

Heads up! Smart money moving from financials to FMCG & pharma

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Heads up! Smart money moving from financials to FMCG & pharma

Most of the stocks in the NiftyBank index fell 20-70 percent that include names like Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bank of Baroda, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, RBL Bank, and IndusInd Bank.

'To dodge the COVID-19 bullet investors should follow these 3 simple rules'

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'To dodge the COVID-19 bullet investors should follow these 3 simple rules'

Every shock in the market creates an opportunity for longer-term investors. No one currently in positions to comment on the bottom as Corona spread is getting wider with every passing day.

Sensex jumps over 2,400 points; 4 factors which fuelled the rally

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Sensex jumps over 2,400 points; 4 factors which fuelled the rally

Sectorally, the action was seen in healthcare, IT, Realty, Bankex, Telecom, and Auto stocks which are trading with gains of over 4 percent each.

Gold price today: Yellow metal rallies over 3%; 45,350 may act as resistance

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Gold price today: Yellow metal rallies over 3%; 45,350 may act as resistance

India Gold reclaimed crucial levels in a single trading session but experts feel that there could be some resistance around Rs 45,350-45,850 levels.

'Keep trades limited and protected amid COVID-19; deploy Nifty Modified Put Butterfly spread'

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'Keep trades limited and protected amid COVID-19; deploy Nifty Modified Put Butterfly spread'

Considering the unpredictability of the pandemic, it makes sense to keep the trades limited and protected. Hence, Modified Butterfly on monthly series options is advised.

D-Street Talk podcast: ‘Last few days have been traders’ nightmare’, regulation a bigger concern

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D-Street Talk podcast: ‘Last few days have been traders’ nightmare’, regulation a bigger concern

This is a market in which you could lose a lot of money if you miss your move because market moves are swift. The only thing to focus on is to maintain strict stop losses and position sizing.

'SBI Life Insurance could turn out to be a multibagger in the next 5 years'

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'SBI Life Insurance could turn out to be a multibagger in the next 5 years'

SBI Life Insurance is something that I would like to recommend for investors to accumulate in this downtrend for better than market returns in the next 5 years.

Buying fear: This Warren Buffett indicator hints a bottom, but are we there yet?

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Buying fear: This Warren Buffett indicator hints a bottom, but are we there yet?

The bottom could be some time away because we have fallen just 30 percent in 2 months while history suggests that bottom formation has taken anywhere between 10-27 months.

Market in a bottomless pit, value buying is still some time away: Gaurav Garg

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Market in a bottomless pit, value buying is still some time away: Gaurav Garg

For Nifty, 7,800 and 7,500 will act as support levels and 8,700 and 9,000 will be the resistance levels, Gaurav Garg, Head of Research, at CapitalVia Global Research Limited - Investment Advisor, has told Moneycontrol.

April 2020 could reasonably be better as markets are deeply oversold: Umesh Mehta

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April 2020 could reasonably be better as markets are deeply oversold: Umesh Mehta

The Nifty50 has retraced 61 percent from lows of 7,500 to highs of 9,050. Therefore, 8,000-8,200 levels should act as a support zone for a bounce-back rally which can take Nifty50 to 8,800-9,000 levels

Small & mid-caps outperform! 49 stocks in BSE500 buck trend in short week

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Small & mid-caps outperform! 49 stocks in BSE500 buck trend in short week

The fear factor in this market may lead to a further sell-off and liquidation of portfolio and redemption of mutual funds

The Market Podcast | Indices yet to hit bottom; seek solace in pharma and consumption stocks

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The Market Podcast | Indices yet to hit bottom; seek solace in pharma and consumption stocks

A follow-through signal doesn’t mean investors should go and buy with abandon. It just gives you the go-ahead to choose high-quality stocks with strong sales and EPS growth as they break out of their bases.

Taking Stock: COVID-19, selloff in financials weigh on D-St: Nifty holds 8,000 levels

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Taking Stock: COVID-19, selloff in financials weigh on D-St: Nifty holds 8,000 levels

Bank stocks suffer huge losses after Moody's Investors Service changed the outlook for the banking system from stable to negative.

'Asian Paints, Britannia may become the biggest wealth creators after COVID-19'

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'Asian Paints, Britannia may become the biggest wealth creators after COVID-19'

We had suggested increasing the mix of quality mid & small cap at the start of the year based on a promising outlook for 2020. This is unlikely to happen soon as the economy will have to bear a recession.

Last 10-year data suggests April belongs to bulls; will 2020 be different?

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Last 10-year data suggests April belongs to bulls; will 2020 be different?

Nifty50 jumped over 6 percent in April 2018, followed by 4.3 percent in April 2013 and over 1.48 percent in April 2016 — three of the biggest gains in April in the last 10 years.

Gold price today: Yellow metal rallies over 1%; could face resistance near 44,000

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Gold price today: Yellow metal rallies over 1%; could face resistance near 44,000

Experts are of the view that a major moving average suggests that there could be more upside, but the precious metal could face some resistance around Rs 44,000 per 10 gm.

Time to stay vigilant! Best opportunities come in times of crisis

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Time to stay vigilant! Best opportunities come in times of crisis

Investors should stick to large-cap stocks which are most liquid, since there is a real risk that many mid and small-cap companies could become illiquid in the coming months.

On discount: 5 factors to consider while picking up beaten down stocks

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On discount: 5 factors to consider while picking up beaten down stocks

In a bearish scenario, sector leaders with relatively stronger balance sheets, higher earnings visibility, strong cash flows, and management with a good track record should be preferred.

A star trader who wanted to join Bollywood, but life had other plans: Amit Seth

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A star trader who wanted to join Bollywood, but life had other plans: Amit Seth

The ‘mantra’ which Amit follows for effective trading is that he likes to keep things simple. He traders with bare minimum number of indicators on the chart.

Taking Stock: Sensex drops 1,200 points on weak global cues; Nifty below 8,300

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Taking Stock: Sensex drops 1,200 points on weak global cues; Nifty below 8,300

Experts are of the view that the recent selling is largely on the back of institutional selling in an attempt to raise cash. Investors should tread with caution as the volatility is likely to remain.

Investors should rebalance their portfolio; largecaps a better play: Mahesh Patil

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Investors should rebalance their portfolio; largecaps a better play: Mahesh Patil

Small-ticket consumer discretionary sector which have corrected can bounce back. Private banks have seen a sharp correction, and insurance companies should continue to see secular growth.

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