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- As per market grapevine, continued index management by big players has pushed investors to exit equities and mutual funds over the past three months and move into gold and silver for quicker returns. However, as per astro view, a fast bullish phase in strong cash stocks may emerge anytime between 7th January 2026 and 16th February 2026.
- Gold market cap has crossed $31 trillion, higher than the combined value of the top 10 global companies, including Bitcoin and silver. Returns from 2015–2025 show the contrast clearly—Gold rose ~414%, Silver ~513%, while Nifty 50 delivered ~225%. This explains why capital is gravitating toward metals during uncertain equity phases.
- Nifty is barely 1–2% below its all-time high, but the broader market tells a different story. Outside the top 250 stocks, over 2,500 stocks are down 25–80% from ATHs, and another 2,000 stocks are down 10–50%. As per market grapevine, sustained selling by retail investors continues, with funds rotating into gold and silver due to better short-term returns.As per market grapevine, any up-move near or post Budget should be used to exit newly listed overpriced stocks, micro, mini, penny, and many small- and mid-caps. Despite recent corrections, nearly 70% of small–mid caps and 90% of SME stocks remain overvalued. A good business at the wrong price is still a bad investment. Environments change, definitions change—and only the strongest 10% are likely to survive.
- Friday close: Dow -20, S&P -2, Nasdaq -20, Gift Nifty +47, signalling a flat to positive Indian market opening on Monday.
- Silver surged past Rs.2.52 lakh (+150% YTD). Gold hit Rs.1.42 lakh (+75%), Platinum +136%, Copper +38%. Many HNIs sold stocks/MFs into these metals over 3 months, booking bumper profits while cash stocks fell 30–70%. Silver rose 10% on 27th Dec.
