ETMarkets Smart Talk: Based on multi-factor model, we see Sensex at 77400 by December 2024: Pawan Kumar

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Market value of Sensex in Dec24 could be higher or lower than intrinsic value basis various factors, says Pawan Kumar, Director - Investment Research & Advisory - Client Associates...

In an interview with ETMarkets, Kumar said: We also advise investors to book profit in mid and small-cap stocks and reallocate to large-cap stocks, Edited excerpts:..

Basis our in-house multi-factor model, we are Neutral on Indian Equity market which means we advise investors to follow their policy allocation...

However, we are underweight on mid and small cap stocks at the category level, and advise investors not to give fresh allocation to this space...

Many of the high dividend-paying companies report subdued EPS growth that means investors earn dividends but loose on expected capital appreciation on account of weak EPS growth...

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