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- Alert: As per market grapevine, the US–India trade deal may not conclude till March 2026. Till then, it may be prudent to stay away from export-oriented companies, especially those with high US exposure, and focus only on select companies with strong H1 performance, optimistic H2 outlook and solid domestic demand.
- In the upcoming Budget, a request to reduce LTCG from 12% to 10% and STCG from 20% to 15% to support small, mid and microcaps, on behalf of traders and investor!
- Based on Goldman Sachs’ 2026 investment outlook, here are the 5 key trends: a) Central banks rewriting the playbook: Divergent rate policies such as Fed cuts and BoJ hikes are creating opportunities in FX and credit markets. b) AI capex as a global arms race: Hyperscalers driving massive spending, opening early opportunities in semiconductors, infrastructure and AI software. c) High market concentration with strong fundamentals: Market leadership driven by earnings strength, not hype; selective scope in small- and mid-cap AI enablers. d) Stabilising private markets: Valuations supported by earnings with a gradual rebound in deal activity and private credit. e) Economic security and power demand: Rising government spending on defence, energy, infrastructure and economic resilience.
- As per market veteran: a) Balance sheet reading alone is insufficient; understand macro factors, fund flows and follow strict risk management. b) When overvalued stocks start falling, selling is smarter than forcing a long-term view. c) Risk only a part of profits and protect most of the capital. d) Full exit at fair value is not mandatory; use position sizing and stop-losses as stocks can overshoot valuations. e) Adopt a step-up approach while investing; prices can stay over- or undervalued for long periods. f) A good analyst reads widely, learns from experience and compares companies with industry peers; avoid stocks with low RoE, weak management, poor scalability, no entry barriers and high valuations. g) The real skill lies in finding growth companies at reasonable valuations; decide what to buy, at what price and how much. h) Business value depends on sales growth, profitability, capital intensity and treatment of minority shareholders. i) Big winners usually show deep undervaluation, a clear trigger and long-term conviction; many perform well from day one. j) Writing down investments improves clarity, discipline and reduces repeated mistakes. k) Successful investors build habits of reading, documenting ideas, reviewing decisions, thinking strategically and staying disciplined with patience and continuous learning.
- As per market veteran, unrealistic expectations of 2x–10x retuxrns in 1–2 years are driven by greed. Even consistent 10–20% returns with discipline are enough to build long-term wealth. Wealth rewards patience, risk management, correct allocation, and staying with market cycles, not chasing fast money. Slow, disciplined investing builds lasting prosperity.
