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The illusion of control: Why so many believe they can beat the market in India

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] Stock markets have an irresistible allure. The possibility of generating outsized returns entices countless investors into believing they have the edge over the market. In India, stories of rapid economic growth, booming tech sectors, and financial inclusion further fuel this belief. But how many investors consistently beat the market? The harsh reality: very few. Yet, the illusion of control – the tendency to overestimate one’s ability to influence outcomes – persists. India’s digital transformation has democratized investing, allowing millions of retail investors to enter the stock market. But with this access has come overconfidence. From influencers touting overnight gains to retail platforms simplifying stock picking, many believe that beating the market is just a matter of effort and timing. But is it? Firstly, Why do investors think they're special? At the heart of the illusion of control is overconfidence. Many investors, espe...

Hedge your portfolio against Budget risk with these 4 strategies

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] The Budget Day in India has conventionally always been a big event, and most of the time this day is put up for volatility in the market as the world waits to hear the government's fiscal policies and economic reforms. However, if one digs deeper into the past data, he shall be surprised to know that Budget day is pretty unremarkable for the biggest bourse in India, the Nifty Index, which has returned an average of 0.4% for the last eleven budgets. The statistic relies on the fact that there would be a fair punch in the market index itself, but sectors react differently, which opens opportunities for strategic hedging and investment. Sector Performance Analysis There are some sectors that have continuously done better on Budget Day. Most of the time, Nifty FMCG, banks, financial services, and private banks move northward after the budget announcements. The reasons could be their policies turn favorable or an increased expectation of c...