Portfolio Strategy
Why sideways markets make even smart investors look confused
After the 2020–24 bull run, markets have turned sideways and volatile. In this phase, discipline, risk control and defensive positioning matter more than aggressive stock picking.
3 min read12 May 2026What great minds like Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett think about investing—timeless lessons you shouldn't ignore
We explore top 20 investment tips from the 17 best investors of all time, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham and Peter Lynch. Here are some timeless investment lessons you should not ignore:
8 min read20 Apr 2026IT sector valuations turn attractive after AI sell-off: Emkay; Adds Infosys, HCL Tech; Exits Mphasis in portfolio reset
In its model portfolio, Emkay Global has added Indus Towers, SRF, Infosys, and HCL Technologies, while exiting Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Gravita India and Mphasis. It has trimmed its positions in Maruti Suzuki India, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), and Craftsman Automation.
2 min read26 Feb 2026Why your multi-asset fund is like a multivitamin with too little magnesium
Investors often assume that adding a multi-asset fund equals instant diversification. But unless the allocation is meaningful, the exposure to each asset may be too small to make any real difference.
3 min read3 Dec 2025Indian stock market to recover as growth cycle rebounds, says Morgan Stanley; sets Sensex target at 89,000
Stock market strategy: Morgan Stanley’s base case (50% probability) has a Sensex target of 89,000 by June 2026, implying a trailing P/E of 23.5x, above its 25-year average. In its bull case, the brokerage has a Sensex target of 100,000, while its bear case pegs the index at 70,000.
2 min read5 Nov 2025Gold, silver prices deliver 50% returns in one year, outshine Sensex, Nifty 50; What should be your portfolio strategy?
MCX gold rates have surged over 52% while MCX silver price has rallied over 50% in one year. Experts recommend a balanced portfolio with 5%-10% in gold and silver as a hedge against uncertainties, while emphasizing large-cap equities for long-term growth.
3 min read11 Sep 2025Market strategy: GST reforms could trump tariff worries, drive next leg of stock market rally, says Emkay Global
Market strategy: Emkay Global added KFin Technologies to its model portfolio, increased weights in Maruti Suzuki, Shriram Finance, and Mphasis, while exiting Bharti Airtel and Motilal Oswal.
2 min read25 Aug 2025From Ukraine war to Trump tariffs: How to create a winning stock market portfolio amid persistent geopolitical risks?
As geopolitical risks become the new normal, investors must consider them and factor them in while constructing their investment portfolios. Commodities are particularly susceptible to these events and see sharp swings and high volatility.
3 min read18 Jul 2025Stock Market Strategy: Nifty 50 gains likely to mirror earnings growth; prefer large banks, IT, capital goods: HDFC Sec
Stock Market Strategy: The stocks that were added or saw increased weightage in HDFC Securities’ model portfolio include Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, JK Lakshmi Cement, Swiggy, Marico, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Navin Fluorine.
1 min read10 Jun 2025Stock market investment: How to design equity portfolio amid India-Pakistan tensions, global trade war-led uncertainties
Stock market investment: Retail investors are advised to remain cautious and avoid making impulsive decisions driven by short-term geopolitical developments, analysts said.
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