Page 10 - Equity Market

Explained: How bond yields impact stock market & what should investors do?

A rally in the stock market tends to raise bond yields as money moves from the relative safer investment bet to riskier equity stock markets

Investors will continue to flock towards direct equities, say experts

The share of retail investors in companies listed on the NSE reached an all-time high of 7.33 per cent in the quarter ended December 31, 2021, up from 7.13 per cent in the previous quarter

HDFC Capital bets on low-cost housing, emerges the largest investor

Emerges the largest investor among home-grown funds

FPI holdings in domestic equities down 2% to $654 bn in Oct-Dec: Report

Consequently, FPIs' contribution to Indian equity-market capitalisation also fell during the quarter under review to 18.3 per cent from 19 per cent for the three months ended September 2021

Five reasons why the LIC IPO could be India's Aramco moment

When Aramco came out with the world's biggest IPO, the Saudi govt raised $25.6 billion by diluting just 1.5%, valuing the company at $1.7 trn; Indian govt plans to divest 5% for $8.7 bn in LIC

Indian markets close sharply higher amid easing geopolitical tensions

Log biggest gain in more than a year on signs of potential Russia-Ukraine 'climbdown'

Equity AUM rise even as Sensex yo-yos in January, shows data

Assets under management (AUM) of key equity scheme categories rose even as the US Federal Reserve's hawkish turn sent volatility soaring

Reliance Industries shares tumble 4%; mcap tanks by Rs 68,404 crore

Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd on Monday declined 4 per cent amid profit-taking in line with an overall weak trend in the equity market.

Rupee slips 7 paise to close at 74.51 against dollar on weak market trend

The rupee on Thursday slipped 7 paise to close at 74.51 (provisional) against the US dollar, tracking a lacklustre trend in the domestic equity market.

Are equity markets prepared for mini-lockdowns?

Equity markets looked unperturbed by Omicron and resultant restrictions. Frontline indices rallied for a fourth straight day on Wednesday. Are markets ignoring the third wave threat? Let's find out

Equity markets are reflective of India's growth story: Nischal Maheshwari

The equity markets are reflective of India's growth story and should remain in favour during 2022, as well, says Maheshwari

RBI hints at disconnect between economy and equity rally

While the retail holding in NSE listed companies had risen between December 2019 and September this year, their holding in equity mutual funds had seen a decline, the report observed.

Equity MFs mop up Rs 46,700 crore through new fund offers in 2021

Highest in 10 years, with 13 of 70 equity schemes cornering 75% of amount raised

The myth of safe realty versus risky equities

Low liquidity in the realty market, combined with its non-transparency, means investors are often unaware of the loss in capital value they have suffered during downturns

Julius Baer's Asia-Pacific head on how 2022's shaping up for equities

Bhaskar Laxminarayan, head of investment management for Asia Pacific at Julius Baer, shares how the new Covid-variant could possibly change the outlook for global equity markets, including India

Sensex valuation hits lowest in 15 months; index underlying EPS up 50%

The index valuation was the highest in March this year when it was trading at a P/E of around 35X.

Move money that you might require over next three years out of equities

But avoid becoming excessively conservative as only equities have the ability to produce inflation-beating returns over long term

Diversifying global investments beyond the US can reduce portfolio risk

A diversified fund that captures growth in other developed markets should be your next stop

Markets this week: Should you buy shares on dips or sell on a rally?

With earnings season drawing to a close and the US Fed clarifying on taper, focus will shift to domestic triggers this week. How will the stock markets behave now? Should you start booking profit?

Q2 earnings, macro data to set market trends next week, say analysts

Quarterly earnings from IT majors Infosys, Wipro and HCL Technologies,macroeconomic data and global trends would drive sentiments in equity market in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said.