The Real Journey of Nifty Since 1991

Today’s Daily Byte

Hello and welcome to the Weekend Investing Daily Bite for April 1st, 2025 – a day that certainly lived up to its "topsy-turvy" reputation. The market started with a gap down, immediately closing the gap on the higher side, trapping the bears from both the morning and the previous session. But as the day wore on, the market collapsed once again, ending near the low point. It was a dramatic and unpredictable session, certainly not the start anyone expected for the month of April.

There’s also the ongoing market fear surrounding potential reciprocal tariffs from the US. This narrative, which has been weighing heavily on investor sentiment, should likely ease once April 2nd passes, offering some certainty to the markets. In addition, earnings results for the March-ending season will be coming in over the next couple of weeks, likely acting as a major trigger. Add to that the upcoming interest rate meetings in April, and these are some of the key factors that will continue to drive market sentiment.

The video discusses how index investing inherently follows a momentum strategy, highlighting how stocks are constantly rebalanced based on performance, and how adopting momentum investing can help identify winners while avoiding underperformers.

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Keep your Expectations in Check !

Peter Mallouk recently shared an insightful post about how investors imagine their returns to follow a smooth, linear path — starting at point A and finishing at point B, expecting consistent growth year after year. But the market rarely moves like that.

Reality looks quite different. You might get a blockbuster return in one year, followed by a painful drawdown, then perhaps a flat phase, and so on. The journey is always jagged and unpredictable, even if the destination remains the same. . . . .

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Is the IT sector going down in the near future ?

The stock markets in the US and India are exhibiting contrasting dynamics. While large-cap stocks dominate the US market, driving its growth, the Indian market is witnessing a robust resurgence in mid and small-cap stocks. This divergence reflects the unique market forces and investor behaviors in each country, offering valuable insights into global and local investment trends.. . . . .

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