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ETF has been generating better price return than bank FD

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ICICI Securities anticipates robust institutional flows in Indian equity markets, with Nifty index pointing towards bullish 2025 target.

Institutional flows to anchor Indian equities in 2025: ICICI Securities

Indian markets tumbled on Friday, mirroring global anxieties over the US Federal Reserve’s projected slower rate cuts. Heavy selling in financial and IT stocks pushed the Sensex down 1.5% and Nifty 1.52%, as foreign funds flowed out. European markets also declined, while US stocks rebounded slightly after a positive inflation report.

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday

Nifty fell nearly 5% due to a hawkish US Federal Reserve, and several events are likely to influence markets next week, including GST council decisions, US stock movement, IPOs, FII/DII action, and crude oil prices.

GST meeting outcome, Christmas holiday among 9 factors that could impact markets this week

Smart Beta mutual funds in India are gaining popularity, with 31 out of 81 funds launched in less than a year, focusing on factors like quality, value, and momentum. These funds aim to outperform traditional indices by passively tracking customized indices based on specific filters. The performance of these funds is cyclical, with strategies like alpha, momentum, and low volatility performing well in different market conditions; in 2024, the alpha factor outpaced others significantly, driven by strong performance in financial services.

Smart Beta Indices Win Race, Beat Nifty 50 in 2024

Volatility spiked significantly, with the India VIX rising 15.48% to 15.07 over the week. The Nifty ended the week with a sharp decline of 1,180.80 points (-4.77%), underscoring several technical developments that emphasize the significance of key levels.

Dalal Street Week Ahead: Nifty’s bear trap? Why this dip could be a buying opportunity

“If we look at the constituent heavyweights like SBI, Bank of Baroda, PNB, IOB, Canara Bank and Indian Bank, which form around 75% of the index, they are trying to make a base around the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level and the average RSI of these stocks is around 44. All these are hinting at a near-term bounce back which could possibly gain pace in the second half of next week.”

Will Nifty break below November-lows next week? Anand James reads the charts

After a few weeks of recovery, the Nifty and Sensex are again under pressure. Are we again back to what we witnessed in October? Not really. At that time, the Indian markets were singled out from among all the emerging markets and saw largescale FII selling. This time, the drop is more due to global reasons, primarily because the US Fed has indicated that the pace at which it is going to cut rates will be slower. Yes, this will have an impact on the pace at which risk on trade was expected to make a comeback. But this is another event which will eventually get adjusted over some time. On our list today are stocks that have witnessed a continuous rise in their score in the last one month. These stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score. This is based on five key pillars, earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.

Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 32%

Equity markets plummet as BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 close lower amid global economic concerns and technical breaches.

Sensex, Nifty record steepest weekly fall since 2022; Nifty drops over 4%

Traders use Relative Strength (RS) analysis to compare the performance of one asset relative to another, helping them decide whether to go long or short. This technique contrasts with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and is typically used to identify outperforming assets, like comparing Nifty futures with gold futures. By analyzing RS lines and price charts, traders can identify divergences and select the futures contracts with the best potential for returns.

Mastering Derivatives: Futures Trading: Using Relative Strength Analysis

According to Osho Krishnan of Angel One, resistance levels are expected at 23,800-24,000, followed by 24,150-24,300. These levels align with the bearish gap and a cluster of EMAs on the daily charts, setting key hurdles for the upcoming truncated week.

Tech View: Nifty forms bearish candle; 23,100 breakdown to open further downside. How to trade on Monday

Indian equity markets faced a sharp decline today, with both benchmark indices witnessing significant losses. The Sensex plummeted by 1,176.46 points (-1.49%) to close at 78,041.59, while the Nifty fell by 364.20 points (-1.52%) to settle at 23,587.50.

ET Market Watch: Over Rs 10L cr lost! Sensex slips 1,100 pts, Nifty below 23,600 | The Economic Times Podcast

Quantum Nifty ETF objective is to invest in stocks of companies comprising S&P CNXNifty Index and endeavour to achieve return equivalent to Nifty by "passive" investment