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- Friday night cues were positive with Infosys ADR up 5.42%, Dow +183, S&P +60, Nasdaq +301 and GIFT Nifty +141, indicating a likely gap-up opening on Monday.
- Equity returns in US dollars for 2025 show strong global divergence. Top performers were Korea +88.8%, Greece +82.5%, Spain +75.7%, South Africa +65.6% and Mexico +52.7%, while laggards included China -8.9%, Türkiye -2.0% and India +2.3%.
- Friday night closing: Strong global cues again with Infosys ADR +5.42% and GIFT Nifty up 141 points point to a positive start for Indian markets on Monday.
- Many well-known stocks have hit fresh 52-week lows, highlighting deep pain beneath the headline indices. Out of 5,256 listed companies, about 3,407 are down 15–50% from peak levels, 903 are down 50–75%, and 103 have corrected over 75%. As per market grapevine, heavy index management by big players and funds has triggered sustained selling in cash stocks and mutual funds over the last three months, with money shifting towards gold and silver.
- Market success is not just about what to buy, but how much to buy. Position sizing separates a gambler from a disciplined investor. Oversized positions fuel fear and greed, while correct sizing protects capital, preserves peace of mind, and allows survival after losses. If you can sleep well, your risk is likely right. Capital protection and discipline matter more than stock selection.
