Defense Soars, Bulls Roar

Today’s Daily Byte

The market exhibited significant volatility today, with the Nifty experiencing three to four sessions of sharp fluctuations before ultimately surging upward and closing above the 25,000 mark. This unexpected rally has taken many market participants by surprise. While the broader market did not display the same level of bullishness as the Nifty, it still managed to remain in positive territory. In recent days, the prevailing sentiment suggested that the market lacked the strength to sustain an upward move; however, the market has decisively defied this expectation.

Looking at the Nifty chart, there were wild fluctuations three or four times, and then finally the market took off, closing at 1.6% up. 25,062 is the closing.

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Past Gains Don’t Guarantee Future Profits

From 2009 to 2020, HDFC Bank was seen as the top performer in the banking sector. It gave massive returns during this period. While Bank Nifty went up by around 600%, HDFC Bank jumped even higher—by about 1480%.

This made many investors believe that HDFC Bank was the best and only choice for investment. People thought it would always perform better than others. But after 2020, things changed completely.

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The Momentum Podcast

In this episode of the Momentum Podcast by Weekend Investing, Alok Jain sits down with Mr. Thomas, a passionate retail investor, to uncover his remarkable journey—from exiting the markets at the worst possible moment during the 2020 crash to finding clarity and consistency through momentum investing.

Topics Covered:

✅How a train journey sparked his interest in the stock market

✅Emotional investing mistakes & lessons from the COVID crash

✅Why he shifted from value to momentum-based strategies

✅The Weekend Investing system that gave him peace of mind

✅How he balances aggressive bets with long-term wealth-building

Whether you’re just starting out or navigating your own investing style, this episode is packed with relatable stories and actionable insights.

Bursting The Myth : Quality Companies May Not Go Through Steep Corrections

Many people believe that investing in popular and high-quality companies protects them from substantial losses. They assume that companies with a strong market share or those within the top 50 stocks are immune to deep corrections. This is a common misconception.

Many think that only small-cap or micro-cap stocks are susceptible to such issues, but history tells a different tale.

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