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May Mayhem Unravelled
It wasn’t the metal meltdown, the FII pull-out, or Fed rate hike that set free the bears. It was margin calls.
Feedback on Dalal Street
Stocks could fall further because valuations are still too high for comfort.
Long-term Prescription
The drug industry is at an inflection point and it could take off explosively.
An Inverse Relationship
If the rupee continues to be strong, IT will be a less enticing investment.
Going full throttle
Construction, power, cement and logistics are plagued by high working capital needs.
Banking on Power
Invest for the long term to extract value from a power sector portfolio.
On Cruise Control
FM doesn't need radical measures to fund his expenses
Forward on the Budget
How Pascal’s views on theism and pre-Budget trading are related.
The Shotgun Approach
TSPs are hard to price and it’s better to invest in them through a telecom fund.
Infinite Bounce
The man who elevated quizzing from nerdy sideshow to multi-crore industry.
To Win Rarely, But Big
Most people will absorb the confidence rather than the content.
Hammer the Half-Volley
You should not buy indiscriminately into a market trading at current values.
Plateau on The Horizon
Don’t expect the market to continue to offer obscene returns in 2006-07.
The Law of Small Numbers
Instead of plumping for debt, lean towards short-term commodity plays.
When The Price is Right
Investing in high-priced growth stocks is dangerous if growth is slowing down.
The Physics of Bubbles
3-5 per cent gains over a short period is equivalent to a much larger annual return.
A Little Fund Mathematics
The volatility of a diversified fund varies inversely with the number of holdings.
Brand New Snake Oil
Take a big pinch of old-fashioned salt with every new technology play.
Riding for a fall
Bank on sheer size and low valuations for safety in an overheated market
The Big Numbers Game
Infrastructure is the biggest game in town. Get into it if you’re playing for keeps.
Tune Out the Piper
Ignore the information overload about small- and mid-cap stocks and seek the safety of size.
A Few Quick Fixes
Want to make a fast buck at the bourses? Play smart to steer clear of the downside
Something’s Brewing
Not quite the Starbucks story yet, but there’s good money to be made in java.
If the Rain Gods Smile
A good monsoon this year could mean big growth stories in FMCG stocks.
Split Wide Open
The Reliance settlement is good news but some prickly questions remain.
Looking for Drug Lords
It’s not an easy sector to grasp, but pharma sure seems to offer value.
IT’s A Bit Rattling
Infy’s and TCS’ valuations will be attractive only if their stock prices dip further.
10 x
There are potential multi-baggers even in this market. All yours, if you can stomach the risk.
Look for Single-digit PEs
In 2005-06, go with decent businesses that have PEs well below their peers’.
Power Play
A portfolio overweight in energy stocks should beat the market in the long term.
Northward bound
There's reason to expect a strong market performance well through the next fiscal.
Going it alone
In times of uncertainty, an amateur active investor may just beat the pros.
Betting on the Budget
Take your positions–past trends strongly indicate a pre-budget rally.
Run with the Bull
Strategies to maximise your profits in this bull run and insulate yourself from swift, sharp price reversals.
Back to the Future
Two sectors where prices are rising but PEs are falling: shipping and cement.
Why US polls matter
Indian IT's growth prospects hinge critically on the US poll verdict.
Growth Investing
In its heyday, IT was not the ‘growth’ story it was made out to be. Now, it is.
The ‘Dogs’ of the Sensex
Try dividend rebalancing with index stocks–it has been known to pay.
Of Luck, Logic and Losers
To be good at it, a stock picker needs skill; to be great, he also needs luck.
Better, but Not all there
The market looks reasonably priced for long-term investors in index funds.
The Long and Short of It
The transaction tax is unwelcome. It triples the entry cost for retail players.
The Long and Short of It
The transaction tax is unwelcome. It triples the entry cost for retail players.
Fear and hope on the street
Long-term investors should hope that the budget is a disappointing one.
What’s Left of Reforms?
The threat from the Left is its stance on the energy sector.
The show must go on
In telecom, the government’s discretionary powers are largely diluted.
Investing Flexibly
For FMCGs, growth in rural incomes may translate into revenues after a lag.
The Worst-case Scenario
Once fuel prices are hiked—as they have to be— energy stocks will soar.
Big Isn’t Better
Market-beating returns don’t come from a widely diversified portfolio.
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
In a bull run, cheap shares of companies in lousy sectors may outdo the stars.
Goodness in Small Doses
If the PN system is scrapped, FIIs will be hit; that’s why the market is jumpy.
Cash in or CAS out?
TV junkie or media-stock investor, just lie low till the CAS mess is sorted out.
Prepare for Landing
The trick now is to be in on the last-burst phase–and sell before a collapse.
Sectors to Buy for ’04
Money will only chase businesses that deliver beyond expectations.
Time to Go Easy
FIIs will book profits at year-end. That should cool down this bull run’s frenzy.
There's money in metals
Sterlite, Hindalco are up on higher metal prices–and can survive a trend reversal.
The runaway rupee
Importers gain from a strong rupee; exporters face new challenges.
Reforms in deep freeze
Divestments and other reforms will be shelved until the next elections.
The Foreign Hand
When net FII investments turn negative. it’s a sign that the bull market is over.
The ratios to watch
In a bull market, companies that use funds efficiently will outlast the sprinters.
How to run with the bulls
Writing covered calls lets you cream some extra income from bull runs.
Get the big picture right
Tracking quarterly numbers in isolation can distort investment decisions.
Equity looks the best bet
Market returns will soar so long as profits do too. That might hold for years.
Close this account
From now, bank stocks may get volatile; look elsewhere for better returns.
The theory of relativity
There’s no mover like a turnaround cyclical stock that’s enthused investors.
The tide has turned
Today, floating rate loans seem dangerous. Move to fixed rates at current levels.
It’s not over, yet!
Over the next year, look out for IT players who are moving to high-margin turf.
Get back to basics
Using derivatives, you can make profits any which way the market moves.
Tunnel-vision investing
In uncertain times like these, tunnel vision makes for bad investments.
A passing bear phase
VAT will plug sales tax leaks, but it isn’t clear how it will impact retail prices.
Ride the equity revival
Investments in stocks now have a clear edge.
Budget for politics
Politics will drive this poll-eve Budget; but you’ll net some picks soon after.
Things are looking up
Commodity prices foretell the economic future: right now, they hint at a revival.
Market musings
The best hedge against higher oil prices: stocks of ONGC and Hind oil.
Broadcasting: Prime-time opportunities
The new cable TV law will change the fortunes of the broadcasting industry.
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