Stock Market Roller Coaster: Should You Jump In Now? -How Finance Works

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The Indian stock markets are reaching for the stars, breaking records left and right. But before you get caught up in the excitement, here’s a heads-up: it might be smart to hold off on your investment plans. Let’s break down the nitty-gritty in a way that’s easy to understand.

What a Recent Study Tells Us

A study by ICICI Direct, as shared by ET, has some eye-opening info. Over the past 12 years, the Nifty has taken a dip of 10% to 16% almost every year, except for that crazy 38% drop in 2020.

Roller Coaster Ride for Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Stocks

Now, let’s talk mid-cap and small-cap stocks – they’ve been on a wild ride too. The Midcap 150 index saw drops between 10% and 24% eight times, not counting the big 38% drop in 2020. Smallcap 100 had an even crazier time, sliding between 10% and a whopping 34% on 10 occasions, with a jaw-dropping 47% fall in 2020. Brace yourself – small caps are a bumpy road!

Why Fund Managers Are Worried

Fund managers are waving the caution flag. They say the recent dips in mid-cap and small-cap stocks might just be the calm before a storm of bigger falls. Harsha Upadhyaya from Kotak AMC warns that small-caps and midcaps have been on an upward trend for three years without significant corrections. Translation: they might be due for a bigger tumble, and the returns might not be so sweet.

Fast forward to 2023 – the Indian equity markets are still on fire. The Nifty is up by a cool 20%. The Nifty Midcap 150? It soared by about 44%, and the Smallcap 100 stole the spotlight with a whopping 56% jump.

The market’s a wild ride right now. So, investors, buckle up and think twice before you take the plunge. The market’s full of surprises, and the real gems might be hidden in the ups and downs. Stay savvy, stay alert, and ride the market roller coaster wisely!

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