Stay bullish but just be more selective: 5 midcap stocks from different sectors with potential upside of u

One segment of the market which got another big push in the market after the election results have come has been the mid-cap segment. Both at the index land and breadth level mid-cap which were already out-performing got a push. While there is nothing wrong in being bullish given the fact that policy continuity is the next theme on the street. However, keep some check and balance while participating in this phase of the rally. The reason is the valuations are not cheap and any small profit booking correction may lead to sharp correction in individual stock prices. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.

Whether it is the bullish or bearish phase of the markets, it always pays to stay with a better quality of balance sheet and in companies which have the ability to withstand the slowdown which every economy faces at different points of time. Especially when valuations are not cheap by any standard, it would be good to stay with large caps if one is thinking of increasing exposure to equity. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.

While a correction is taking place in the market and is visible in all segments of the markets. The question which needs to be asked is, why the correction is taking place. Is the reason any issue in global markets or local macroeconomic headwinds or is it just that valuations had seen a run up very sharply and now they are just correcting due to profit booking. At this point of time, the answer is the last one “ valuations”. But what about a sector where the valuations never were so high or a sector which has just seen a fundamental improvement in the operating matrix. Should that also see a correction? The fact when a broad based profit booking is happening than even the stocks and sector where are not in the over priced category will also see a correction. But probably those are the sectors which should be on the watchlist because when valuation readjustment is over, they might be the ones who would be leading the next round.

After a short rest, bulls are back on the street, the rally is being led by some banks and other PSU’s. The only thing which appears to be a sign of caution is that the mid-cap index and market breadth in that segment is not as bullish as it used to be when the nifty would be witnessing a similar kind of an up move. For investors who are looking to increase their exposure to stocks, it would be better to focus on fundamentals and if there is any improvement in them which has made the overall score go up in the last one month then have a look at those stocks. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.

In the last one month nifty and sensex have corrected. But the sentiment has not corrected as the broader market is still in the control of bulls. But as they say volatility comes without any prior notice, so it would be better for oneself to be prepared and probably if one is thinking of taking exposure, staying with large caps might be a better idea. Coming on the list is a cement major and Auto ancillary company which has recently opened two dedicated plants for supplying part of electric vehicles to OEM’s. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.

After four weeks of straight up move,nifty once again witnessed volatile movement last week. In that correction, while the nifty suffered, the overall overall relative performance of the market has been better in terms of positive market breadth. From a shoe retailer which has been under pressure after covid, to a very large company to a QSR company which has seen a new generation moving into managing business, ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.

Recent reports indicate a decline in cement prices, causing a significant correction in cement stocks. However, it's important to consider broader factors before making investment or trading decisions in the cement sector. Despite a temporary price dip, the sector continues to benefit from increased demand driven by infrastructure projects and improved balance sheet quality. This suggests the sector's long-term prospects remain intact despite short-term price fluctuations.

As bulls make a comeback, many investors, especially the ones sitting on cash would be tempted to move back to the market. As one increases exposure to equities and especially in mid-cap space, keep one eye on certain parameters so that one is not stuck in bad quality stocks. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or strong buy .