The WeekendInvesting Newsletter - 17 Jan 2024

As an investor, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of the performance of different small cap funds before making any investment decisions.

Out of the dozen small cap funds analysed, only five managed to outperform the small cap index, with three of them doing so by a considerable margin.

In a recent tweet, Mr. B. Padmanabhan shared a list of small cap funds that have performed well in the past year. During the period discussed, the small cap index gained an impressive 51.2%. Therefore, it’s crucial to note that more than half of the funds on the list have actually underperformed the index. . . . . .

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In this article let’s discuss the learnings from an interesting and inspirational movie called “12th Fail.” This movie tells the story of a person striving to become an IPS officer despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks. It resonated with me and taught valuable lessons that can be applied not only in our personal lives but also in the world of investing

I came across a LinkedIn post by Ravi Nagpal, who summarized the key learnings from this movie. These learnings are not only relevant in the context of the film, but they also hold true for investors seeking success in the stock market. So, let’s dive into the lessons we can extract from “12th Fail” and how they can be applied to our investment strategies. . . .

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WeekendInvesting Daily Bytes

The Nifty, a major stock market index in India, plummeted to 21,500. This decline was largely influenced by the performance of HDFC Bank after its latest financial results were released.

The day started with a gap-down opening, with some minor recovery in the first hour followed by further downfall. The market is now approaching a crucial support level of 2400-2500, which was established earlier. If this support level is breached, the market could potentially decline further to around 2800-2900.

Stocks that moved the market today . . . .

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