Lower oil prices, softer inflation, better than expected GDP numbers and now higher probability of continuation of policies post election 2024. There are multiple reasons for small caps to stay in the focus of investors. But whatever the condition or tailwinds, one basic principle should never be forgotten. When it comes to equity as an asset class, small caps are always the riskiest place to take exposure so always be caution. Now, on the other hand, if one is able to find the right small stock at the right time, gains are much higher. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.
“Technically, Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap are in a strong uptrend as they are marking the sequence of higher tops and higher bottoms. The uptrend remains intact as long as the sequence of higher tops and higher bottoms is sustained. Also, it is trading above its short and long-term moving averages. The momentum indicators and oscillators are also supporting the overall bullish chart structure,” he says.
The midcap and smallcap stocks have seen a strong rally over the last six months and have outperformed the headline Nifty50 index. While the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 have given returns of over 27% and 40%, respectively, over the last six months, the returns by Nifty have been at 8%.
After a phase of correction in which we saw sharp decline in the stocks prices, the small cap stocks segment has been able once again inch upward. Lower oil prices, softer inflation numbers are probably triggering this part of the rally. However, small caps are always the riskiest place to take espouse when it comes to equity. But it is also a space where if one is able to find the right stock at the right time, gains are much higher. So a space with the highest risk and highest reward. While risks are an integral part of the markets, one can not eliminate it but reduce it. How you do it, by putting additional criteria of quantitative and qualitative checks. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.
When it comes to small cap investing, the word “agnostic” becomes very important. The reason one should be “sector agnostic” is that there are small cap companies across sectors which have potential to do well. Then one should “ recommendation agnostic” the reason, majority of the small cap companies are not covered at all by a single analyst and hence they don t have recommendations of either buy or sell. So, when it comes to small cap stocks, look beyond what analysts are tracking. But remember one principle that risks are highest in this category of stocks.