Synopsis
However careful you are, you can always make a mistake in the stock market. And be stuck with a wrong stock. Most of us don’t think buying the wrong stock is a mistake – we bank on concepts like “averaging out” and the false hope that the stock will eventually perform. We don’t realise that underperformance of capital is one of the biggest mistakes we can make in the market. So, as an investor, remember two cardinal rules: One, be bullish, but selective. And two, focus on managing risks – not only in terms of buying the right stocks, but also not selling them in a hurry. The only way not to get stuck with a wrong stock is to do your homework. Know the business you will own when you buy the stock.
As the bulls start to make inroads into different segments of the market, the street will soon see some profit-booking/ correction/ rational shifting/ consolidation/ distribution. Why so many slashes? Because whenever the market attempts to move into a fresh phase of upward movement, these things do happen. That is the reason why in a new phase, most of the time, there is a fresh set of stocks that tend to catch the limelight. Our assumption is
- FONT SIZE
AbcSmall
AbcMedium
AbcLarge
Uh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.
Worry not. You’re just a step away.
What’s Included with
1Invest Wisely With Smart Market Tools & Investment Ideas
Investment Ideas
Grow your wealth with stock ideas & sectoral trends.
Stock Reports Plus
Buy low & sell high with access to Stock Score, Upside potential & more.
BigBull Portfolio
Get to know where the market bulls are investing to identify the right stocks.
Stock Analyzer
Check the score based on the company’s fundamentals, solvency, growth, risk & ownership to decide the right stocks.
Market Mood
Analyze the market sentiments & identify the trend reversal for strategic decisions.
Stock Talk Live at 9 AM Daily
Ask your stock queries & get assured replies by ET appointed, SEBI registered experts.
2Stay informed anytime, anywhere with ET ePaper
ePaper – Print View
Read the PDF version of ET newspaper. Download & access it offline anytime.
ePaper – Digital View
Read your daily newspaper in Digital View & get it delivered to your inbox everyday.
Wealth Edition
Manage your money efficiently with this weekly money management guide.
3Exclusive Insights That Matter
4Times Of India Subscription (1 Year)
TOI ePaper
Read the PDF version of TOI newspaper. Download & access it offline anytime.
Deep Explainers
Explore the In-depth explanation of complex topics for everyday life decisions.
Health+ Stories
Get fitter with daily health insights committed to your well-being.
Personal Finance+ Stories
Manage your wealth better with in-depth insights & updates on finance.
New York Times Exclusives
Stay globally informed with exclusive story from New York Times.
5Enjoy Complimentary Subscriptions From Top Brands
TimesPrime Subscription
Access 20+ premium subscriptions like Spotify, Uber One & more.
Docubay Subscription
Stream new documentaries from all across the world every day.
