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Nifty Rider | Ride high on Upside gains and Dodge downside wipeouts

Go long and short on NIFTY Futures while holding on to your long-term investments.

Weekly Performance Report - Week 3: March 2023

Is light at the end of the tunnel? We sure hope so. While the markets suffered, models held their own against the index this week. News of Silicon Valley Bank's bankruptcy cut deep into the markets.

High Five - Transaction Costs & More

When it comes to trading frequently, there is one thing more certain than the thrill, transaction costs. This post explores how the High Five model fares if all possible transaction costs are included.

Weekly Performance Report - Week 2: March 2023

After a series of bad overs, the hopes are up. The batter has been picking up pace, and with the last few balls, everyone's sure that we will see a six soon. Oh wait, the ball is in the air, and everyone feels the thrill. Is this the break we

Benchmarked to Fail: Why Fund Managers Struggle to Outperform the Index

Welcome to the wonderful world of investing, where the highs are high, the lows are low, and the jargon is enough to make your head spin. Today, we're going to tackle a topic that's near and dear to many investors' hearts: the elusive pursuit of beating the market. Enter the

Weekly Performance Report - Week 1: March 2023

Nifty finally closes at 17600 this week, all sectors looking green. What caused today's recovery? Read our take on the matter. In continuation to last week's bloodbath, Nifty formed a double bottom taking support at 200-day-SMA. Today it bounced back sharply, spreading rejoice among investors. Today's move mirrored the recovery

Mutual Funds vs. Exchange-Traded Funds: Which one is better?

Investing can be tricky, especially if you’re a beginner, and similar products make it even tough to decide. You may have heard a lot of advice about investing in mutual funds. But what is a Mutual Fund? A mutual fund is a type of investment vehicle that pools money

The Upside of a Market Downturn: Opportunities for Smart Investors

You're thrilled about your investment decisions when you see your assets in green. However, sometimes the market turns for the worse, and your investments appear to bleed. You may be tempted to sell your holdings and cut your losses in such times. Except, you’d be making a huge mistake.

Swing Trading vs. Intraday trading - Which one to choose?

When someone asks you why you invest in the stock market? What would your answer be? As an investor in the stock market, you can have different approaches towards trading. It can either be to gain maximum profits in each trade or to create wealth over time. You may want

Monthly Performance Report - February '23

February has been a rollercoaster ride, with ups and downs that kept traders on their toes. Less up and more down actually. But, as always, some of the systematic trading and investing models have delivered positive returns even in these volatile times. We started the month on a positive note,

Weekly Performance Report - Week 4: February 2023

Nifty 50 and Sensex benchmarks fell over 2.5% this week, registering the worst week for Indian indices in the last 8 months.This week's down move was majorly driven by two factors: Steep rate hikes by global central banks and a fall in liquidity. While high global inflation has

Weekly Performance Report - Week 3: February 2023

Nifty closed below 17950, meaning this week can be added to the slew of many such frustrating weeks of late. The markets remained stagnant owing to the absence of domestic cues. Hopes were up by mid-week as Nifty eased through the 18000 resistance. Many wondered if the correction had run

Capital Market Instruments that you can trade in India

Capital markets play a vital role in the economic development of any country by facilitating the flow of funds from investors to businesses. The capital market instruments allow investors to trade securities, derivatives, and commodities with varying levels of liquidity, risk, and returns. But how does one ensure that these

Everything you need to know about Index Futures

Trading in the stock market requires certain know-how to be able to succeed. If you’ve heard of stock trading, chances are that you have heard of an index. A stock market index, like the Nifty or Sensex, is a basket of stocks that helps gauge the general movement of

A Guide to Understanding BTST Trading

BTST Trading, also known as Buy Today Sell Tomorrow Trading, has gained much popularity among investors in today's equity market. It is an excellent short-term trading strategy that has the potential to earn good profits when executed properly. In this article, we will discuss what BTST trading is, how it

Weekly Performance Report - Week 2: February 2023

The turnaround we expected from the market is finally here! The index is finally performing... and such is what we were hoping to share this week. Except, that is not the case. Last week the sentiments remained cautiously optimistic, given the overnight rally in the western market and the fact

Understanding Swing Trading

As an investor, you might approach the stock market with various goals. Some of these goals might be short-term, and some might be long-term. Which objectives would you prioritise when you trade in the market? Suppose, you want to buy a car worth ₹7 lakhs in the coming two years.

Understanding Pledging of Shares

The Hindenburg report has had a cascading effect on Adani Group Companies, causing the market to lose trust. As of February 22, 2023, Adonis promoters has pledged over 1%, 1.06%, and 0.55% of its shares in Adani Green, Adani Ports, and Adani Transmission, respectively, to keep the collateral

What is Stop-Loss and why is it important?

Stop-Loss is an essential tool used by traders to minimize their potential losses. There are two types of orders you can place with Stop-Loss: 1. Stop-Loss Order 2. Stop-Loss Limit order Stop-Loss refers to an order that an investor places to automatically sell a stock at a predetermined price point,

A beginner’s guide to Investing in the Stock Market

Imagine this scenario: you are hungry and your relative gives you one kilo of tomatoes. You could cook them all today and satiate your hunger. But a week from now, or even tomorrow, you would have to go hungry again and depend on someone else for food. Here’s an

Everything you should know about the Stock Market

Are you someone who is trying to figure out share market buzzwords like Nifty50, Sensex, highs and lows, bullish, bearish, mutual funds, investing vs. trading, and what stock trading is, how to buy shares in India, etc., but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we have you

A Beginner's Guide to Derivatives Trading

I want to Trade in Derivatives in India. But What Are Derivatives? As you get older, you realise the importance of health insurance. You could break a bone more easily. Or contract a lifestyle disease. Health insurance is an absolute must if you want to save on hefty hospital bills.

Weekly Performance Report - Week 1: February 2023

The market couldn't find a bottom to settle in last week, which left traders in a state of panic. Market open on Monday defied those expectations with an attempt at recovery, hinting at this week's move. While mid-week continued in a struggle, the markets finally closed with a surge in

Investing in an Index: Difference between Sensex and NIFTY50

People often turn to stocks to build wealth in the long run. Even for goal-based investing, many investors turn to equities. But, stock markets are volatile and tend to fluctuate minute by minute. These fluctuations can be because of different factors, ranging from news and company announcements to market sentiments.

Momentum Trading: Everything you need to know

Did you know that the momentum strategies reported greater than Index Fund returns for the Indian stock markets for the past decade and more? Backtested data suggests some strategies have outperformed the index funds by more than 50% and some even by 100%. However, it has also introduced dramatic drawdowns

Intraday Trading vs. Delivery Trading - Understanding the Difference

Intraday Trading vs. Delivery Trading. Which one should you start with? If you are keen to start trading in the stock markets and want to know more about intraday and delivery trading, this post is a great place to start. There are many ways to approach trading in stocks. One

Monthly Performance Report - January '23

The first month of 2023 has been tumultuous for the markets, with Nifty and Sensex ending nearly 1.5% lower in the first week, followed by a week of uncertain trading and then a week of range-bound movement. However, despite the setbacks, there are still plenty of opportunities to be

Weekly Performance Report - Week 4: January 2023

Much has unfolded in a mere 4 days of trade. We were expecting a breakout and the market finally did break the range, except not in the direction we wanted it to. The market was at a standstill on Monday, after which point the bears took over. Many investors hoped

Weekly Performance Report - Week 3: January 2023

It's been a rollercoaster of a week in the markets, much like the classic game of Snakes and Ladders. Last week, we seemed to be on the ladder, steadily climbing higher and avoiding the many small snakes that riddle our way. But just when we thought we had found our

Weekly Performance Report - Week 2: January 2023

This trading week opened in continuation of last week's downward trend. Investors were feeling discouraged as the market had maintained the bearish sentiment for a while. With no clear sign of improvement, the unexpected happened. Of all days on Friday the 13th, the market reversed course and began to climb.

Long India: SIPs made Smarter

What is Long India? India's growth story India's growth story is a blockbuster hit with all the right elements - drama, suspense, and a fair bit of economic success. Over the past two decades, it's been a rollercoaster of economic development, making it one of the fastest-growing major economies in

NIFTY Rider: Futures and Options (F&O) Trading Strategy

Introducing NIFTY Rider, a trading model that aims to protect your portfolio's downside while adding 2x alpha on the upside. This model is designed to preserve wealth in the event of a market crash, covering up to 60% of the fall. In this post, we'll delve into the key features

Nightcrawler: Futures and Options (F&O) Trading Strategy

Meet Nightcrawler, a trading model that leverages overnight positions to take advantage of opening gaps in the NIFTY50 index. In this post, we'll delve into the key features and benefits of Nightcrawler, providing insights on how it can complement your existing strategies. What is Nightcrawler? Nightcrawler is a high-volatility, long-only

Weekly Performance Report - Week 1: January 2023

The bears took control of Dalal Street on Friday, causing the benchmark indices to edge lower for the third consecutive day. Nifty ended the week with a 132.70 point drop, settling at 17,859.45, while Sensex closed at 59,900, down 450 points. The first week of 2023

Alpha Ally: Passive Trading Strategy

Discover Alpha Ally, a portfolio trading model that is geared towards identifying stocks that are outperforming the index, regardless of fundamentals. This model aims to identify most promising stocks in the market without being influenced by a stock's underlying fundamentals. In this post, we'll delve into the key features and

Sector Superstars: Passive Trading Strategy

Explore the potential of Sector Superstars, a portfolio-based model designed to help investors diversify their investments and generate wealth by identifying top-performing sectors and the most trending stocks within them. This innovative approach is geared towards identifying and capitalising on the most promising sectors in the market, providing investors with

Buy High Sell Higher: Passive Trading Strategy

Discover the Buy High Sell Higher, a cutting-edge investment strategy that relies on momentum and focuses on identifying and capitalising on trending stocks, regardless of fundamentals. In this post, we'll delve into the key features and benefits of Buy High Sell Higher, providing insights on how it can complement your

Trending Ten: Active Trading Strategy

Introducing Trending Ten, a powerful trading model that specialises in capturing short-term stock trends. This model employs a systematic approach to identify the top ten trending stocks with substantial volumes, providing investors with valuable insights and opportunities to capitalise on market movements. In this post, we'll delve into the key

BTST: Active Trading Strategy

Introducing BTST, a trading model that provides Buy Today Sell Tomorrow stock trading signals 2-3 times a week. This model aims to capture trend persistence in stocks and find those whose price trend is likely to continue into the next trading day. In this post, we'll delve into the key

High Five: Active Trading Strategy

Introducing High Five, an active trading strategy specifically designed to capitalize on mean-reversion opportunities. The strategy allows traders to stay within a trade during the weekdays with no carry over to the next week, for a stress-free weekend. In this post, we'll delve into the key features and benefits of

Quick Short: Active Trading Strategy

As a trader, you understand the importance of constantly seeking new strategies to enhance your portfolio. Allow us to introduce you to Quick Short, a cutting-edge trading model designed to capitalise on intraday stock market fluctuations. In this post, we'll delve into the key features and benefits of Quick Short,

After-Market Order (AMO)

What is an After-Market Order? An After-Market Order (AMO) is a type of order used to buy or sell securities outside of regular trading hours. The execution of AMO orders takes place at the market open the following day. However, it is essential to note that the price of a

Trading Signals

What Are Trading Signals? Trading signals are timely indicators to either buy or sell a security to maximize profits in the market. Quant trading signals are like a GPS navigation system. Just as a GPS navigation system uses data from satellites to calculate the optimal route to a destination, quant

Trading Models

What are Trading Models? Trading models are quantitative approaches that use statistical and mathematical techniques to make predictions about financial markets and assets. These models attempt to identify patterns and relationships in market data, which can then be used to make investment decisions. In the Investmint app, trading models can

BSE SENSEX YoY% Returns - Historical Performance (From 2000 to 2022)

BSE SENSEX YoY% Returns (Monthly-wise Performance) BSE Sensex is one of the most widely followed indices in India. Here we present a comprehensive table that showcases the year-on-year returns of the BSE Sensex from the year 2000 to 2022. This data will provide you with a clear picture of the

Nifty50 YoY% Returns - Historical Performance (From 2000 to 2022)

Nifty50 YoY% Returns (Monthly-wise Performance) Here is a comprehensive table that showcases the year-on-year returns of the Nifty50 index from the year 2000 to 2022. This data provides a clear picture of the index's performance over the past two decades to help you understand major market movements and trends. Nifty50

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