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Earlier instances of bull markets in broader equities have seen microcap earnings yield spread over largecaps drop to near-zero versus current spread of 150-200 bps

ICICI Securities has flagged 12 counters from the microcap universe of 80 stocks that offer viable investment options with cheaper valuations and scope for expansion in risk tolerance. The brokerage firms report, however, cautioned investors about the liquidity risks in the microcap space. Stocks picked by ICICI Securities include Wonderla Holidays, Somany Ceramics, Greenpanel, Sansera Engineering, Isgec Heavy Engineering, Fusion Micro Finance, Repco Home Finance and Tatva Chintan. The minimum q...

"After three years of high returns, investors need to be cautious. They need to have a five-year view and should only invest in a staggered manner using the SIP route," said Abhay Mathure, a Mumbai-based mutual fund distributor.

By 9.30 am, all sectors turned green, as the Nifty Metal index gained 0.97 per cent, and the realty index jumped 0.96 per cent.

Over the last three years, the Nifty Microcap 250 Index has delivered 58 percent on an annualised basis. But this segment comes with its own set of risks and challenges.

The fund is open-ended and tracks the total returns of the Nifty Microcap 250 Index; the NFO commences on June 15 and closes on June 29

The stocks in Nifty Microcap 250 Index are generally those that rank between 501 to 750 in the m-cap rankings

Investing in micro-cap companies is fraught with higher risks; volatility is another concern

The Indian Premier League (IPL) season saw numerous uncapped players shine, with their unorthodox playing style catching the attention of selectors and fans. Similarly, microcap stocks have the advantage of being nimble, flexible and can quickly respond to changes in market conditions. These stocks tend to focus on niche markets or emerging sectors that offer significant growth potential.