Bull Markets

The optimists still at the bull market party

Some argue that betting against equities makes little sense while interest rates are low

Navigating through bear market? Focus on niche areas where competitive intensity is low

Moderating return expectations will help us eliminate our need to invest in ways we don’t understand or don’t have an expertise

Brexit, poor monsoon may force prices up: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

There is going to be U-shaped recovery. The depth and pace of it will be difficult to predict, said ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. There is no need to assume that Rajan is the only man who can continue policy initiatives and the RBI is an institution, he said.

Don't try to time mkt; defensives will dominate: RS Damani

Damani said retail investors should not try to time the market, and would be better off focusing on good businesses. Bull markets always climb a wall of worry and right now the market is looking ahead to the election cycle and a new administration; that is why it is powering up.

Japan 'clearest macro game in town'

Bull markets in Japan tend not to last long. Over the past two decades, in an environment of low growth and persistent deflation, the best strategy for globally-minded investors has been to get in early and then get out again, once the index has risen about 20 per cent.

Budget 2013: Dull earnings-growth casts pall on bull mkt hopes: Experts

Independent market analyst Girish Pai explains, in his analysis on CNBC-TV18, that a boost in the growth in earnings was vital for a bull market as proved by the bull markets in 2003-2007.