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But some investors might be tempted to consider selling this time as the general elections are feared to induce sharp swings in equities. Investors are also growing nervous about the US Federal Reserve delaying interest rate cuts as expected by the financial markets.
After 2 straight months of underperformance, the midcap and smallcap indices massively outperformed the benchmark Nifty in the month of April. The Nifty Midcap index jumped 5.8% while the Nifty Smallcap index surged 11.4% in the previous month. In comparison, the benchmark Nifty was up 1.24%.
ETFs or index funds are a good way to participate in the equity markets. But when valuations run high, cherry-picking of stocks is the way forward.
FY24 was an interesting year with strong gains across markets caps and sectors. While the Nifty 50 Index was up 29%, the Midcap Index was up 60%, the Smallcap Index was up 70%, Nifty 500 Index was up 39%.
Large & midcap schemes are benchmarked against NIFTY LargeMidcap 250 - TRI and S&P BSE 250 LargeMidCap Index - TRI. These benchmarks gave 4.13% and 4.58%, respectively, during the quarter.