The Nifty Index Is a Built-In Momentum Portfolio

Today’s Daily Byte

It’s been a decent day in the markets, I’d say. Yesterday, the market made a fool of the bulls—April 1st, April Fool’s Day, after all. But today, the market has been relatively stable, and that’s something to be grateful for.

Tonight, or rather, early tomorrow morning (6 AM India time), we’ll see some big action. Donald Trump is set to speak, and the world will be listening closely. The U.S. Presidency holds immense power, and whatever he says could potentially impact billions of lives. The influence of the U.S. President is real, and it’s something we can’t ignore.

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Why is your strategy different from the Index ?

In this blog, we’re looking at how the Nifty50 has transformed since its inception in 1996. When it was first formed, the list included many companies that either no longer exist or have faded into obscurity. Names like Brook Bond, Indo Gulf Chemical, CPCL, Grace, Ponds, Hindalco (as it was known then), and even Reliance Capital were part of the top 50. Some of these companies got merged, delisted, or simply lost their large-cap status over time.. . . . .

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The Momentum Podcast

Get ready to dive into an inspiring investing tale!

Join us on WeekendInvesting's The Momentum Podcast Epsiode 1 as Yassar, a Dubai-based engineer-turned-investor, reveals his 15-year journey—from Wall Street fascination to mastering systematic trading.

Hear Alok and Yassar talk about Real estate, Gold, Crypto and many hard-earned lessons, and practical tips for navigating markets.

India’s Future is Bright !

This is a very interesting dataset from Goldman Sachs that projects real GDP growth up to 2075. The data before 2023 is actual, and beyond that, it’s based on projections. The chart indicates that India is entering a take-off stage in its economic journey, while China is already well into its own, and the US continues to grow steadily.

Other countries like Indonesia, Nigeria, Germany, the UK, Japan, and France are projected to have more moderate trajectories, with GDP in the range of $6 to $13 trillion by 2075. Meanwhile, India is forecasted to hit $52 trillion—an incredible leap, suggesting massive long-term potential.. . . .

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