Taking risk, but with more checks and balances: 5 smallcap stocks with upside potential of up to 32%

Once again the US banks are at the center of a storm in equity markets. In such times, a few mid-cap stocks have been able to keep their head above water. They have been able to rise marginally in a market where the majority of stocks have been coming under pressure. Which makes it worthwhile to have a look at them. 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 a phase of correction the small cap stocks segment has been able once again inch upward. Lower oil prices, softer inflation numbers and of course the fact that money chases short term performance may be the reason. However, small caps are always the riskiest place to take espouse when it comes to equity. But it is also a space where if one is able to find the right stock at the right time, gains are much higher. 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.

The gap between largecaps and small and mid cap indices is widening, but no structural breakdown has occurred. IT stocks, except for TCS, are in a downtrend. Tata Steel shares hit fresh 52-week highs. A largecap route is a more broad based one, while smaller cap approach is often in search of superlative returns, and provides a larger universe to pick. This advantage stays with the smaller market capitalized segment.

Even as the stock market corrects, small and midcap stocks are refusing to leave the party. On a number of days the breadth of the small cap segment is better than large caps. Amongst others coming on the list are stocks from infrastructure, pharma, home appliances space. All of them have beaten the bearish phase of the last one month with a positive return in the last month. 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.

As Nifty comes closer to form a new high, more small cap stocks are joining the party. Right from a power and a diagnostic major to an engineering company are coming on the list. 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.

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.

Nifty might be under some pressure, but the overall equation is still in favor of bulls. From a carbon black maker to construction company to southern India focussed banks have seen an improvement along with price action supporting the bulls. 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.

These large cap companies have shown an improvement in their SR score at a time when bears are ruling the street. All thanks to global developments, market breadth and all other market parameters have moved back into the correction zone. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists down stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters.