Over 81% of the 2,460 listed companies (with market caps greater than Rs.100 crore) delivered positive returns in 2023. While the majority of stocks making money in 2023 indicates strong optimism, it is also important to consider such returns with the associated risks, especially non-diversifiable risks. With domestic fundamentals expected to remain buoyant amid continuing capex programmes of corporate India and expectations of an interest rate cut in 2024, investing in stocks that generate positive alpha can improve overall portfolio returns.