2 days ago
Sensex Falls 325 Points as Nifty Tests 23,695
India’s main stock indexes fell today.
The Sensex dropped by more than 325 points.
The Nifty came close to 23,695.
Many regular investors are putting money into smaller companies instead of bigger companies.
The smaller companies are described as having high valuations.
An analyst said their prices may eventually move back toward more normal levels.
If that happens, stronger large companies could perform better.
The analyst suggested investors consider putting more of their portfolios into large-caps, but said the timing is uncertain.
The Sensex fell by more than 325 points, while the Nifty tested 23,695.
Large-cap stocks remained weak despite what the commentary described as attractive valuations.
Monthly systematic investment plan inflows are largely moving into mid- and small-cap stocks.
The commentary said a return toward average valuations in mid- and small-cap stocks could support fundamentally sound large-caps.
A possible shift could occur by month-end after the NSE and Jio mega IPOs are completed and IPO refunds return to investors.
- Who
- Indian stock-market investors, large-cap companies, and mid- and small-cap companies are involved.
- What
- The Sensex fell more than 325 points, while the Nifty tested 23,695, amid discussion about a possible shift from mid- and small-cap stocks toward large-caps.
- Where
- The Indian stock market.
- When
- Today; the commentary said a possible transition could occur by month-end.
- Why
- The commentary attributed the weakness partly to monthly SIP inflows favoring mid- and small-cap stocks despite elevated valuations.
Key facts
- Sensex movement
- Fell by more than 325 points
- Nifty level tested
- 23,695
- SIP inflows
- Largely going to mid- and small-cap segments
- Valuation concern
- Mid- and small-cap valuations were described as elevated
- Potential market shift
- A reversion toward average valuations could support fundamentally sound large-caps
- Possible timing
- By month-end, according to the commentary
- Relevant IPOs
- Mega IPOs of NSE and Jio were cited
- Investment suggestion
- Consider changing portfolio weight toward large-caps rather than trying to time the market
Quotes
Unnamed market commentator
An unidentified market commentator discussing portfolio allocation and equity valuations
“Instead of trying to time the market, investors can think about changing the weightage of portfolios towards large-caps where the risk-reward is favourable.”
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