Can you survive with buy and hold ?

Today’s Daily Byte

Another day that investors will not easily forget, as there was a significant amount of bloodletting in the markets. The market opened weak and remained weak throughout the session, particularly impacting small and mid-cap stocks, which were brutally thrashed—a stark change from the recent past. In previous days, when Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were selling, the Nifty would move down, but mid and small caps would often hold steady. Today, however, it was the reverse: while the Nifty did decline, the small-cap universe was undeniably in a dire situation.

In this video, we will discuss how FIIs’ buying and selling have influenced the market in recent days.

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Can you survive with buy and hold ?

The infographic enclosed below reveals a stark reality: the composition of India’s benchmark indices has undergone significant changes over time. Of the 38 companies that were part of the Sensex in 1986, only eight remain today.

This highlights the dynamic nature of the stock market and the importance of staying updated on industry trends. . . . .

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Timeframe is Important.

A recent quarterly chart of the S&P 500 index reveals an interesting pattern from the COVID bottom until now. The chart shows that, apart from three down quarters in 2021 and 2022, and a marginal dip in one quarter of 2023, most quarters have been positive. This longer timeframe reduces the noise often seen in daily market fluctuations.

Let’s explore how choosing the right timeframe for your trading or investing can make a difference. . . . .

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