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Today’s Daily Byte

Today, the market gave back most of the gains from the previous day’s rally. Investors who jumped in too quickly may now be seeing some losses. This is quite normal in stock markets—two steps forward and one step back is how it often works. Such moves happen often, especially after a big rally. When markets are not very bullish, they usually take a break after a strong move.

The Nifty fell about 1.5% but the Nifty Junior stayed flat. This shows how different parts of the market behave. FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors) mostly buy or sell in the Nifty, not the Nifty Junior.

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Decades Without Real Returns? The Data Will Shock You

A recent analysis of long-term market data has revealed a surprising trend: many developed countries have experienced extended periods during which equity markets offered minimal real returns. Real returns are calculated by subtracting inflation from nominal returns. For example, if equity returns are 4% and inflation is 3%, the real return amounts to just 1%.

When this analysis is conducted across various countries, the results are unexpected.

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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.

India’s Investment Culture Is Changing — And It’s Just the Beginning

India’s stock market is undergoing a major transformation. The number of individuals investing in the market has surged in recent years. According to recent data, there are now approximately 11 crore unique investors on the NSE. While many individuals hold more than one demat account, this figure still indicates a clear increase in direct market participation.

In total, when accounting for all demat accounts, estimates suggest that….

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