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Large-cap stocks to buy: Large business opportunity plus efficient management is the key: 5 large-caps from different sectors with an upside potential of up to 38%

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] Synopsis What is the net profit margin of the company that is one of the biggest wealth creators of the last 20 years? Just 6.6%. And it’s not just in one year. In the last five years, the net profit margin has not moved into double-digits. At the same time, sales have been increasing year-on-year and profit on an absolute basis has been growing. And, of course, the stock is doing extremely well. The point here is: It is the overall size of a business that matters. And if the management is efficient, even a low-margin business can create a multibagger. We look at 5 stocks where the overall business opportunity is big and net margins are in single-digits – but the managements have a track record of executing well. As the market experiences volatility – with more expected in the coming days – remember that this is a transient phase. What endures are investing principles. So, develop the ability to ignore the noise which volatility creates a...

Large-cap stocks to buy: Why predict time and magnitude of correction, focus on business and diversification: 6 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 38%

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] Representational image. Synopsis After a long time, probably after March 2024, stock prices and the indices have corrected in a very sharp manner – and across the board. The first phase of any correction is normally led by large-caps, and this time is no different. But remember: Large-caps also tend to recover first when there is a revival. So, before you buy or sell in the current market, consider this: Check if the sector in which the company operates has also seen any problem in the last few weeks. If not, delink market volatility from business volatility. As markets tend to be volatile every so often, long-term investment decisions cannot be based on what the Nifty or Sensex do every week, or even every month. So, until something dramatically wrong has happened with the fundamentals – don't panic. While markets are often volatile, there are times when it hurts more than others. This week was probably one such occasion. The impact ...