CA Umesh Sharma
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Arjuna (Fictional Character): Krishna, the Sensex has touched a record high of 80,000 this past week. While this seems like a remarkable achievement, many investors are worried as their portfolios are not reflecting these all-time highs ? Why such ? Krishna (Fictional Character): Arjuna, the Sensex
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FAQ :
The recent market rally is primarily driven by large-cap stocks that may not be a significant part of many retail investors' portfolios. Other sectors that previously performed well are not participating as strongly this time.
It's generally not advisable to rush into buying when the market is at an all-time high. A more practical strategy is to wait for a dip, buy stocks during these corrections, and hold them patiently for substantial returns.
A key indicator to watch is the positioning of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). If FIIs hold record long positions in indexes like Nifty and Bank Nifty, it can signal caution and a higher risk of downside.
Instead of selling your entire portfolio, a smarter approach is to hedge it using put options. Put options can help protect your long positions by offsetting losses when stock prices fall, though this requires skill and experience.
Investors should focus on India's growth story and invest in companies rather than just stock prices, allowing investments to compound over time. Historically, long-term investors (over 7 years) have not lost money in the stock market.
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