Small Cap

During the April-June 2025 quarter alone, while Nifty delivered a respectable 10.15%, mid-cap indices surged 16.61%, and small-cap indices soared an impressive 19.35%

For retail investors, SMIDs are still the favourite bets even as prices plunge

As per data from primeinfobase.com, the share of stake held by retail investors in companies listed on NSE went up to 7.53 percent as on June 30 from 7.51 percent as on March 31. In value terms, retail holding stood at Rs 34.25 lakh crore as on June 30.

Chart of the Day: The great market divide

In the large-cap arena, 37 percent of stocks are trading within 10 percent of their recent highs, a figure that diminishes to 28.68 percent for mid-cap and merely 11.85 percent for small-cap stocks

Walking the talk: ICICI Pru MF least exposed to small, midcaps among top five fund houses

Data from Morningstar shows that SMID stocks accounted for a little over 21 percent of ICICI Prudential AMC’s total assets under management (AUM) in pure equity schemes as on December 31, 2024.

Small-cap MFs' 50% concentration lies in stocks in m-cap band of 251-500: Ventura Securities

Out of the 23 schemes (more than 3 years old), 22 schemes have outperformed the Nifty 500 TRI in terms of CAGR in 1-year and 3-year timeframes

These select small-cap stocks managed to buck the trend today and end with strong gains

At the close of trading, the Sensex dropped 1.2%, shedding 964 points to settle at 79,218, while the Nifty fell 1.02%, losing 247.6 points to end at 23,951.25.

Which market cap is right for you: Large-cap, mid-cap, or small-cap stocks?

When it comes to investing in the stock market, understanding market capitalization (market cap) is key to choosing the right stocks. Market cap refers to the total value of a company's shares, and it's used to classify stocks into three categories: large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap. But which one suits you best? Let’s break down each category to help you decide.

Market Highs, Potential Volatility: What should be the Investment Strategy?

When you are positive in the medium term but there can be some ups and downs in the short term, the best strategy is to remain invested, but to be hedged, writes Devina Mehra, the Founder and Chairperson of First Global.

Are markets in bubble valuation territory?

Industrialist Harsh Goenka caused a mini flutter when he alleged share price manipulation by promoters in collusion with brokers. Is there merit in his allegations?

Wealth advisors cut small-cap allocation; say nothing to worry, partial profit booking at play

Moneycontrol has learnt that several wealth managers have gone underweight on small cap funds, even as they maintain that there’s no concern.

Curious case of MF stress test: Fund that looks most stressed bleeds the least in market rout

The fund that has declared the highest number of days to liquidate assets saw the least fall. Why is that? Follow the Moneycontrol analysts for an in-depth understanding of the market meltdown

Chart of the Day: The regulatory spotlight on small cap stocks is justified

While small cap stocks may not be in the overvalued territory, the growing size of small cap MF schemes and the low liquidity in these stocks are risks that can blow up in a selloff

Chart of the Day: Valuation of Small Cap stocks indicates correction

The small-cap index is trading at 31.52 per cent above the long-term average, indicating the need for extreme caution

Short Call | Mid-cap, small-cap rally in last leg; green push powers Suzlon, Thermax; showtime for PVR Inox; ITC in focus

Continued domestic flows and increased pressure on mutual fund houses to deploy excess cash will drive a near-term accelerated rally in mid-cap and small-cap stocks

The secret to buying small-caps, thinking probabilistically and much more | The Wealth Formula

There is never just one way to succeed in life. It’s just the same when it comes to markets. You could be a deep value investor focused on buying super cheap stocks; or someone who doesn’t mind paying a tad more because a company is growing super fast; or someone who may just believe in trying to get market timing right, however impossible that sounds to some people. Whoever you are, the one thing that is essential to success is to do something you are comfortable doing, something that suits your temperament, and then equally important, is having the right tools to play the game you choose to play. Exactly what we will help with in my new weekly vodcast. Moneycontrol’s N Mahalakshmi will be conversing with investors who follow different styles of investing, with the common thing being their exceptional performance. Tune in to the first episode with none other than the reclusive fund manager from India’s largest mutual fund – R Srinivasan. Watch!

Share market shows resilience, potential for 9-10% growth: Atul Suri

The Nifty is up about 15-16 percent over the last 2-year period, which is not much for the index, he said in an interview with CNBCTV18.

Chart of the Day: Smaller companies’ contribution to mcap near a two-decade high

While the Nifty50 index has given a return of six percent this year, Mid-cap 100 has posted 24 percent gains, and the Small-cap index gave 26 percent.

The significance of retail selling in the market

The significance of retail selling in the market

Short Call: Fund managers flash amber signal for small caps; Titan, MCX, Bajaj Auto in focus

This is a phase of the market when every story appears promising, and the market is ignoring potential risks.

Small-cap B2C companies are no-brainer investments, says Basant Maheshwari

The benchmark index Nifty50 is up 6 percent while Nifty Smallcap 100 index is down 10 percent. But 2023, he believes, will be different

Mid-caps Varun Beverages and Tata Elxsi may be promoted to large-cap segment by mutual fund body: Nuvama

Periodically, the mutual fund body publishes a list that puts stocks in three categories--large cap, mid cap and small cap.

Why Mid & Small Cap Stocks Outpaced Nifty, Sensex; Time To Invest In Broader Market? | MC Explains

Small and mid cap indices have outperformed the benchmark Nifty50 and BSE Sensex. Is now a good time to book profits? Better to buy small & mid caps vs bluechips? Why broader markets outperformed benchmark indices? Watch this video to find out.

These small cap funds delivered up to 365% returns during 2 years of Covid-19

Five of the top performing schemes outperformed benchmark during Covid-19 lockdown between March 24, 2020 and March 31, 2022

Understanding the equity market's structural weaknesses

While the benchmark indices have fallen by around 15 percent, there is carnage in the rest of the market 

The BSE mid-cap fiasco illustrates why authorities should leave free markets alone

A complex circular issued by the BSE spread panic among investors in certain small and mid-cap stocks. It ended up hurting the same investors it tried to protect.