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Thursday, May 7, 2020

Know Your Risk Tolerance Before Investing in Equities

Dear Reader,

Stock prices were on rise till Jan'18 with significant increase in retail investors participation during last couple of years. As many new investors get into stock market during such times, its always important for an individual investor to understand what is his/her investment profile and risk tolerance.

In 2018, with lot of pessimism building around equity market due to global factors, deteriorating of domestic macros with rise in crude oil prices, weakening rupee and liquidity crisis with IL&FS default, we have seen severe correction in broader market with Mid & Small Cap Index falling by more than 24% and 33% respectively from all times high made in January this year. Stock prices of many mid and small cap companies have seen a steep fall in the range of 30% to 60% or even more from highs made in beginning of this year. In such situation every investor looking to create wealth is confused whether to exit, hold or enter the stocks and at what levels to enter or exit.

We always suggest our members not to time the market and follow a disciplinary approach while investing in equities with medium to long term perspective. Its important to know, whether you would be able to hold on your positions in case stock market tanks? However, such severe corrections do not come very often and hence must be considered as buying opportunity to aggressively add on good quality stocks at discounted prices keeping a long term view. If you are a long term investor, its wise to be greedy when others are fearful.

Historical data indicates that most of the new investors get fascinated towards stock market to make quick bucks and finally end up loosing their capital as they cant hold on their stocks in case market corrects and sell out their stocks in a panic. Stock market is not a money making machine, you need not to be greedy on rising market or fearful when stock market falls, simply buy right and sit tight having sufficient patience with you to see your investment growing over a period of time.

We strongly recommend our members (who are new to stock market) to kindly go through our Asset Allocation Questionnaire to understand your investment profile and risk tolerance.

By answering 15 questions about your risk preferences, you can find out your investment profile and risk tolerance. This score will determine the asset allocation that best suits your risk preferences, you can use our simple excel workbook - Saral Gyan Asset Allocation Questionnaire which suggests the optimum split between cash, bonds and stocks.

The questions are simple to answer, with options provided to select answers using drop-down list, check boxes and radio buttons. They are designed to determine your tolerance to investment volatility, the size of your existing financial cushion, your time horizon, and what you want your investment to achieve.


Saral Gyan Investment Risk Profile & Asset Allocation workbook - Download

The questions asked in the excel workbook includes:

1.What is your total annual income before tax (including investment dividends but not including employment bonuses)?
2.How many sources of income do you have?
3.What is the value of your liquid (or investable assets)? This includes cash plus any easily sold investments like Gold, Bonds and Stocks.
4.What yearly income do you want from this investment portfolio?
5.How long do you intend to hold this investment portfolio?
6.What would you do if your investment portfolio fell in value by one-fifth (20%) over the course of 12 months?
7.What characteristics would you prefer your investments to have?
8.Do you prefer investments which have low volatility and low return, or investments which have high volatility and high returns?
9.What do you want this investment portfolio to do? Preserve capital, generate income, generate income with some capital appreciation etc.
10.What volatility (or risk) are you prepared to tolerate?
11.In the next five years, what percentage (if any) of the portfolio do you plant to sell to realize cash?
12.What kind of investments do you currently own, or would prefer to own? Domestic, international, aggressive, fixed income etc.
13.Assuming a time horizon of ten years, what annual return do you want?
14.Who do you normally get investment advice from?
15.How would you rate your current skill in managing investments?

Your answer to each question is rated with a score. The total score is used to suggest an asset allocation that is appropriate to your risk preferences; the workbook suggests a split between:

■ Cash
■ Bonds (high-yield, long-term, intermediate and international)
■ Stocks (large cap, mid cap, small cap and micro cap stocks)

You can also find out what kind of investor you’re considered; an income investor, a long term investor, an aggressive, moderate or conservative investor. Really helpful, do it yourself.


IMP Note: As our excel workbook is macro enabled file, do enable the macro's while using the file. If you do not understand macro's, do not worry. once you open the file, excel automatically ask you whether you want to enable or disable macro's, simply click on enable and proceed.

If you have patience and want to add extra power in your portfolio, start investing some portion of your savings in fundamentally strong small and mid cap companies - Hidden Gems & Value Picks.   

Time has shown that smart investors have made their fortune by investing in equities in long term. None other asset class can match giving you such extra ordinary returns. Yes, its important for you to invest in right set of companies at right price with medium to long term perspective. If you think to invest in stocks for period of 3 months or 6 months, we suggest you to stay out of stock market because you are not investing, you are betting on volatility of stock market which could be risky.Wish you happy & safe investing!

Regards,
Team - Saral Gyan. 

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Will History Repeat Itself in 2019 for BSE Small Cap Index?

Dear Reader,

The BSE small cap index is still down by 32.8% from its peak made in January 2018. The liquidity crisis in NBFCs, the DHFL and IL&FS defaults, collapse in stock price of Yes Bank, lenders dumping stocks of debt laden companies, layoffs in automobile sector with production cuts, and GDP growth slipping to 6 years low of 5% in June quarter have dampened investors sentiments towards broader market. Fear and misinformation has shattered investor’s confidence and hence quality businesses are back to cheap valuations.

There is lot of hopelessness with least participation by investors in small and mid caps in 2019.  The reason is the carnage in stock prices of many well-known companies. Retail investors have taken the back foot and lost their faith and conviction towards investing in small and mid caps due to existing pain in their portfolios.

However, we are quite excited about opportunities emerging in small and mid cap space. You may argue that most of small and mid caps have wiped out your hard earned gains over last couple of years. In fact those who invested in small caps over last 2 years are sitting on significantly higher losses and may be thinking to stay away from them.


But we beg to differ. We firmly believe that these are the opportune times to invest in broader markets instead of large caps. During bear phase in broader markets, negative sentiments around small and mid caps have brought down excellent businesses down to historically low valuations, there are companies which have not seen any change in business fundamentals, continue to grow during these tough times but are now available at decade low valuations. The fall in stock prices of many small and mid caps by more than 50% from their peaks has not happened for the first time. This has happened in past and companies with good business fundamentals have always bounced back strongly.  When overall market sentiments are negative like we are witnessing now due to various reasons along with slowdown in economy, quality businesses also face the heat. As bad stocks go down, good stocks go down with them too. But good companies make a stronger come back with earning revival once economy cycle starts its upturn.

Moreover, the bold decisions and corrective measures taken by the Government recently must augur well to get economic growth back on track sooner than later. Last month, FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced a historic reform by reducing tax for Corporate India. Government slashes tax on domestic businesses to one of the lowest rates in Asia, providing a more than USD 20 billion boost to revive economic growth from a six-year low. Effective from April 1, 2019, tax on all domestic companies will be lowered to 22% from a base rate of 30% currently. The effective new rate will be 25.17% including all additional levies.

Earlier, the Govt had reduced effective tax rates on companies with turnover up to 400 crores to 29.12%, now those companies will also be taxed at 25.17%. The new tax structure for new companies formed from 1 Oct 2019 will attract a base tax rate of 15% and effective rate of 17.01%.


India now has amongst the most competitive tax rates in the region. At an effective rate of just over 25 percent inclusive of all levies, businesses in India need not find ways to reduce or evade their tax burden. With more money in hand, Indian firms can choose to further invest in business growth doing capex or can reduce their product prices to boost sales or reward employees giving higher pay cheques. All these moves will eventually have positive economic impact. New manufacturing companies enjoying a tax-friendly entry is definitely a big positive for "Make in India" initiative, an effort to boost productivity-oriented jobs for lower-skilled Indians.


Slashing corporate tax rate will invite big global manufacturing companies to India as well as encourage Indian companies to expand their operations. Indian Government has not only gave a super dose of steroid to revive weak economic growth but also rolled out red carpet for global companies to invest in India, make in India and grow & prosper with India.


Will History Repeat Itself in 2019 for BSE Small Cap Index?

Looking at past performance, BSE Small Cap Index has never delivered negative returns for 2 consecutive years in past. Small cap index was down by -23.4% in 2018, and as on date it is down by another -8.2%. BSE Small Cap Index which was at 14,767 on 1st Jan 2019 closed at 13,558 today.

BSE Small Cap Index YoY Returns
Now if history has to repeat itself, BSE Small Cap Index has to close well above 14,767 by end of this year. It means minimum upside of 9% from current levels. Looking at dirt cheap valuations of small caps at current juncture and change in sentiments with Government announcing major reform i.e. cut in corporate tax, we believe it is very much possible. And in case if history fails to repeat itself in these 2 months, it will not disappoint long term investors who are accumulating fundamentally strong small and mid size companies at current levels.

More importantly, we are not just looking for recovery, we firmly believe that lot of wealth will be created from small and mid size companies which are doing all the right things without any change in business fundamentals but witnessed crash in stock prices just due pessimism in markets. Over next 2 to 4 years, the same set of companies not only recover their lost ground but also turned out to be multibaggers for long term investors.


In past, BSE Small Cap Index went up by 69% in 2014 and during the same year numerous small and mid cap stocks turned multi-bagger delivering mind boggling returns. These returns were enjoyed mostly by those who held on to their stocks during painful years like 2011 and 2013. BSE Small Cap Index rallied by 58% in 2017 when we witnessed lot of retail participation in broader markets and most of small and mid caps were expensively valued, later broader market went into bear grip with significant sell off in many small and mid caps due to expensive valuations and series of negatives developments followed by slowdown in economy.


If you analyse BSE Small Cap Index YoY returns, you will realise that small cap index not only recovered but also delivered astonishing returns in short span of time once tide turns favourable. In last 16 years, small cap index delivered significantly higher returns in single year every four years. In past, we experienced fierce rally in small caps in years like 2007, 2009, 2014 and 2017. 

Do not stop investing in small caps looking at these turbulent times, its time to do the opposite, this phase has happened before and small and mid caps have always bounced back. Good sentiments as well as bad sentiments do not last forever.

Wish you happy & safe Investing. 

Regards, 
Team - Saral Gyan

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Small Cap Stocks & Once in a Decade Opportunity!

Dear Reader,

If you were investing in small cap stocks in the year like 2016 and 2017 and stopped investing now due to recent carnage in broader markets, believe us you are making a bigger mistake. Do not allow your emotions to take control of your equity investment decisions, instead inculcate habit of investing in discipline manner.

Small caps being most volatile tend to offer best investing opportunities during turbulent times. Retail investors usually make mistake by buying stocks at higher levels due to greed factor and later exit due to panic and fear of further erosion of capital. This phase has happened earlier also and good quality small and mid caps have always bounced back, not only recovering all losses but also delivering much higher returns from previous highs. Good sentiments as well as bad sentiments do not last forever.

If you analyse BSE Small Cap Index YoY returns, you will realise that small cap index not only recovered but also delivered astonishing returns in short span of time once tide turns favourable. In last 16 years, small cap index delivered significantly higher returns in single year every four years. In past, we experienced fierce rally in small caps in years like 2007, 2009, 2014 and 2017. During good times when overall economy is doing well, small cap stocks use to deliver mind boggling returns turning multibaggers in period of 12 to 24 months.
BSE Small Cap Index went up by 69% in 2014 and during the same year numerous small and mid cap stocks turned multi-bagger. Scenario was similar in 2017 when BSE Small Cap Index rallied by 58%, since Jan 2018 broader market went into bear grip with significant sell off in many small and mid caps due to expensive valuations and series of negatives developments followed by slowdown in economy.

Coming back to the current situation, the small cap index is down by 35% from its peak made in January 2018. The liquidity crisis in NBFCs, the DHFL and IL&FS defaults, series of rating downgrades by rating agencies, lenders dumping stocks of debt laden companies and recent slowdown in economic growth have not only taken the steam out of small caps but also made companies available at significantly discounted valuations compared to large caps. Fear and misinformation has shattered investor’s confidence and hence quality businesses are back to cheap valuations after a long time. Post steep fall in stock prices over last 20 months, many small caps are now offering once in a decade investment opportunity!

However, the greed to get multibagger returns by investing in small and mid caps in year like 2016 & 2017 turned out to fear these days. Inspite of attractive valuations of many small and mid size companies backed by sound business fundamentals, no body wish to look at this space now. Investors who were willing to pay much higher price for small and mid cap stocks in 2017 are shying away to invest in these stocks which are now available at lower than halve the prices of 2017.

The reason is the carnage in stock prices of many well-known small and mid cap companies. Individual small and mid cap stocks are touching 52-week lows every other day and individual damage to most of the stocks in this category is to the tune of 50-60%, some even more than that. Such severe and fast erosion of capital in small and mid caps have butchered investors interest towards this category. Retail investors have taken the back foot and lost their faith and conviction towards investing in small and mid caps due to existing pain in their portfolios.

However, we are quite excited about opportunities emerging in small and mid cap space during this year. The fall in stock prices of many small and mid caps by more than 50% from their peaks has not happened for the first time. This has happened in past in years like 2008-2009 and 2011-2012 and companies with good business fundamentals have always bounced back strongly later delivering multi-bagger returns. When overall market sentiments are negative like we are witnessing now, quality businesses also face the heat. As bad stocks go down, good stocks go down with them too. But good companies make a stronger come back with earning revival once economy cycle starts its upturn.

We have been saying this time and again - don’t try to time the market. We firmly believe that to get the best returns in the long term, investors should invest in a staggered and disciplined manner irrespective of market conditions. Investing through ups and downs of the market lets your investment grow and averages the purchasing cost. Equity investment is a serious business meant for long term investors. Trying to get in when the market goes up and getting out when there is a correction does not help you to create wealth.

Let us share some valuable insights to make you understand why we believe buying the right set of small and mid caps now can be a massive wealth creating once in a decade opportunity. To make our readers understand bull as well as bear phase of markets, we have covered long term monthly charts of some of our own small and mid cap stocks recommendations (released under Hidden Gems and Value Picks) over last 9 years which at one point of time were down by 50% to 70% from their peak but turned out to be mega multibagger stocks in longer run delivering upto 64X returns.

Below are the Monthly Chart (since Jan'10) of 8 Multibagger Small Cap Stocks released under Hidden Gems service. 

1. Camlin Fine Sciences (Hidden Gem released on 27th Mar'11)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock 1

Above is the monthly chart of Camlin Fine Sciences which we recommended as Hidden Gem on 27 Mar’11 at 6.05*. The stock made life time high of 155 in Jan 2018 and later crashed to lows of 36.70. At current price of around 60, it is still a 10-Bagger for investors who bought it during lows of 2011 or 2013 but those who invested later during 2015 – 2017 period are bearing losses as of now. Current situation is more or less similar like that of 2013. Investors who bought Camlin Fine Science stock at highs of 2011 were holding it bearing losses till 2013. However, initial pain of 2 years rewarded the investors of 2011 later in year 2014-2015.

2. Kovai Medical (Hidden Gem released on 27th Oct'11) 

Multibagger Small Cap Stock 2
Now look at monthly chart of KMCH since Jan 2010, Kovai Medical stock price made a high of Rs. 176 in Feb 2010 and low of Rs. 89.50 in 2012 when overall market sentiments were negatives. It witnessed correction of nearly 50% over next 2 years. Later in 2014, stock rallied more than 400% in matter of 12 months. Kovai Medical price fell by 56% from high of 1480 in Jan 2018, a 8-Bagger stock even after severe fall in stock price for those who invested in the company in 2012.

3. Roto Pumps (Hidden Gem released on 05th Aug'12)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock 3
Let us look at monthly chart of Roto Pumps since Jan 2010, stock which turned 10-Bagger in matter of 16 months. Roto Pumps which witnessed correction of 60% in stock price in 2011 from high of 2010, rallied by more than 900% later in 2014. At current levels, Roto Pumps is a 13-Bagger stock for investors who bought it at lows of 2011.

4. Acrysil (Hidden Gem released on 25th Nov'12)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock 4
Above is the monthly chart of Acrysil  from Jan 2010. Acrysil stock price fell by 48% over 2 years from its peak of 2010. With improvement in fundamentals and start of bull cycle, stock delivered 588% returns within one year. It is still a 9-Bagger stock for investors who bought it in 2012 or 2013 and a 4-Bagger for those who invested at high in Jan 2010 and later experienced negative returns for nearly 4 years.

5. TCPL Packaging (Hidden Gem released on 31st Jan'13)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock 5
Above is the monthly chart of TCPL Packaging since Jan 2010. In 2014 with start of bull cycle in broader market, stock delivered 1100% returns in 2 years, turning 12-Bagger stock from initial high of Nov 2010 and 22-Bagger from lows of 2011. TCPL Packaging is down by 60% from its all time high but it is still a 5-Bagger stock for investors who bought it at highs of 2010 and still holding it.

6. Rane Brake Lining (Hidden Gem released on 31st May'14)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock 6
Rane Brake Lining is our Hidden Gem stock recommended on 31 May 2014. During recent melt down in broader markets, stock witnessed price correction of 67% over last 2 years. Even when stock is down from all time high of 1450 hitting recent lows of 505, it is a 4-Bagger stock from highs of Nov 2010. Those who invested at high of Nov’10 were sitting on losses in the same stock for more than 3 years.

7. Visaka Industries (Hidden Gem released on 05th Jul'15)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock 7



Above is the monthly chart of Visaka Industries since Jan 2010. Between Feb’16 to Jan’18, stock turned 9-Bagger delivering 853% returns in 2 years. Since then stock price has corrected by 68% making recent lows of 265 but is still a 5-Bagger stock for investors who invested in the same company 7 to 8 years back during 2011 – 2012 and a 2-Bagger for those who invested in 2015 - 2016.

8. Stylam Industries (Hidden Gem released on 08th May'16)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock 8
Stylam Industries has delivered maximum returns of 6304% in last 9 years. A mind boggling mega 64-Bagger stock which moved from lows of 13.35 (Nov 2011) to high of 855 (July 2017). We recommended Stylam Industries as Hidden Gem on 08 May 2016 and advised to book full profits around 800 levels considering expensive valuations of the company. Its interesting to note that the stock which turned out to be a mega multi-bagger delivering maximum returns of 64 times over last 9 years was down by more than 70% by Nov 2011 from its peak of July 2010.

Below are the Monthly Chart (since Jan'10) of 5 Multibagger Mid Cap Stocks released under Value Picks service.

1. Aurobindo Pharma (Value Pick released on 27th Jan'13)

Multibagger Mid Cap Stock 1



Aurobindo Pharma, a well known company from pharma sector, was recommended as our Value Pick stock on 27 Jan 2013. Stock which made low of 41.52* witnessing fall of 70% from its peak of Jan 2011 later delivered 1200% returns in matter of 2.5 years. Aurobindo Pharma is still a 15-Bagger stock for investors who invested in the company during lows of 2011.

2. Mindtree (Value Pick released on 23rd Mar'14)

Multibagger Mid Cap Stock 2

Let us look at monthly chart of our another Value Pick stock – Mindtree recommended on 23 Mar 2014. Mindtree also witnessed severe correction of 61% from its peak of Jan 2010 and tested patience of investors for nearly 4 years. Those who stay invested and sit patiently on the stock were rewarded over next 2 years as stock rallied from 195* to 795* delivering more than 300% returns.

3. Heritage Foods (Value Pick released on 03rd Jan'16)

Multibagger Mid Cap Stock 3

Above is the monthly chart of Heritage Food of last 9 years. During bear phase of 2011 – 2012, stock price fell by 52% from its peak price of 2010. However,  the same company delivered 525% during bull phase in matter of 30 months. Stock made all time high of 884 in Oct 2017 turning mega 28-Bagger stock from lows of Jun 2012.

4. Can Fin Homes (Value Pick released on 29th Feb'16)

Multibagger Mid Cap Stock 4
Can Fin Homes witnessed severe correction of 67% from its peak during last year. However, the same stock created significant wealth for investors who invested in the company during beginning of this decade. Even after severe correction in stock price over last 2 years, stock is a 12-Bagger for investors who invested in the company at high of 2010 and a 20-Bagger who invested at lows of 2012.

5. Sonata Software (Value Pick released on 10th Jul'16)

Multibagger Mid Cap Stock 5
Above is the monthly chart of Sonata Software since Jan 2010. The stock price fell by 76% in 2 years from high of 69 made in April 2010. Investors who bought at highs of Apr 2010 were in losses for almost 5 years but those who held it tightly were rewarded handsomely over next 4 years. Sonata Software made all time high of 428.40 in Sept 2018 turning 7-Bagger for those who entered at highs of 2010.

Looking at long term charts of most of the companies with good businesses, you will realise that investors who entered in market by investing in small and mid caps during last 2 to 3 years have pain in their portfolio however those who invested in bad phase of market in 2011 - 2013 like that of today are still holding plenty of multibaggers in their portfolio. That is why its important to invest in equities keeping a real long term view. In fact, during turbulent times, we must increase investments / equity allocation in small / mid size companies which have good business fundamentals with better earning visibility and robust cash flows from their operations to get rewarded in big way in long run.

Do contact us in case of any queries, we will be delighted to assist you.

Wish you happy & safe Investing. 

Regards, 
Team - Saral Gyan

Thursday, September 19, 2019

2019 - A Year of Opportunities to Create HUGE Wealth

Dear Reader,

If you were investing in small cap stocks in the year like 2016 and 2017 and stopped investing now due to recent carnage in broader markets, believe us you are making a bigger mistake. Do not allow your emotions to take control of your equity investment decisions, instead inculcate habit of investing in discipline manner.

Small caps being most volatile tend to offer best investing opportunities during turbulent times. Retail investors usually make mistake by buying stocks at higher levels due to greed factor and later exit due to panic and fear of further erosion of capital. This phase has happened earlier also and good quality small and mid caps have always bounced back, not only recovering all losses but also delivering much higher returns from previous highs. Good sentiments as well as bad sentiments do not last forever.

If you analyse BSE Small Cap Index YoY returns, you will realise that small cap index not only recovered but also delivered astonishing returns in short span of time once tide turns favourable. In last 16 years, small cap index delivered significantly higher returns in single year every four years. In past, we experienced fierce rally in small caps in years like 2007, 2009, 2014 and 2017. During good times when overall economy is doing well, small cap stocks use to deliver mind boggling returns turning multibaggers in period of just 12 to 24 months.
BSE Small Cap Index Yearly Returns
BSE Small Cap Index went up by 69% in 2014 and during the same year numerous small and mid cap stocks turned multi-bagger. Scenario was similar in 2017 when BSE Small Cap Index rallied by 58%, since Jan 2018 broader market went into bear grip with significant sell off in many small and mid caps due to expensive valuations and series of negatives developments followed by slowdown in economy.

Moreover, BSE small cap index have not given negative returns for 2 consecutive years over last 16 years, small cap index has given negative returns of -23.4% in 2018 and is down by another -14% during this year. If history repeats itself, we can expect a sharp recovery in small caps over next 3 months with BSE small cap index giving a close well above 14767, i.e. an upside of 16.2% from current levels.

Coming back to the current situation, the small cap index is down by 37.1% from its peak made in January 2018. The severe decline in broader markets started last year with introduction of LTCG tax, followed by series of negatives developments during 2018 and 2019 like IL&FS defaults, liquidity crisis in NBFCs, continuous downgrades of companies by rating agencies, lenders dumping stocks of debt laden companies, and ongoing slowdown in economy with falling automobile sales and consumption demand. Severe fall in stock prices over last 20 months have not only taken the steam out of small caps but also made companies available at significantly discounted valuations compared to large caps. Fear and misinformation has shattered investor’s confidence and hence quality businesses are back to cheap valuations after a long time. Post steep fall in stock prices, many small caps are now offering once in a decade investment opportunity!

But, the greed to get multibagger returns by investing in small and mid caps in year like 2016 & 2017 turned out to fear these days. Inspite of attractive valuations of many small and mid size companies backed by sound business fundamentals, no body wish to look at this space now. Investors who were willing to pay much higher price for small and mid cap stocks in 2017 are shying away to invest in these stocks which are now available at lower than halve the prices of 2017.

The reason is the carnage in stock prices of many well-known small and mid cap companies. Individual small and mid cap stocks are touching 52-week lows every other day and individual damage to most of the stocks in this category is to the tune of 60-70%, some even more than that from their peak prices of 2017 / 2018. Such severe and fast erosion of capital in small and mid caps have butchered investors interest towards this category. Retail investors have taken the back foot and lost their faith and conviction towards investing in small and mid caps due to existing pain in their portfolios.

However, we are quite excited about opportunities emerging in small and mid cap space during this year. The fall in stock prices of many small and mid caps by more than 50% from their peaks has not happened for the first time. This has happened in past and companies with good business fundamentals have always bounced back strongly later delivering multi-bagger returns.  When overall market sentiments are negative like we are witnessing now, quality businesses also face the heat. As bad stocks go down, good stocks go down with them too. But good companies make a stronger come back with earning revival once economy cycle starts its upturn.

We have been saying this time and again - don’t try to time the market. We firmly believe that to get the best returns in the long term, investors should invest in a staggered and disciplined manner irrespective of market conditions. Investing through ups and downs of the market lets your investment grow and averages the purchasing cost. Equity investment is a serious business meant for long term investors. Trying to get in when the market goes up and getting out when there is a correction does not help you to create wealth.

Let us share some valuable insights to make you understand why we believe buying the right set of small and mid caps now can be a massive wealth creating once in a decade opportunity. To make our readers understand bull as well as bear phase of markets, we have covered long term monthly charts of some of our own small and mid cap stocks recommendations (released under Hidden Gems and Value Picks) over last 9 years which at one point of time were down by 50% to 70% from their peak but turned out to be mega multibagger stocks in longer run delivering upto 64X returns.

Below are the Monthly Chart (since Jan'10) of 8 Multibagger Small Cap Stocks released under Hidden Gems service. 

1. Camlin Fine Sciences (Hidden Gem released on 27th Mar'11)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock Camlin Fine Sciences

Above is the monthly chart of Camlin Fine Sciences which we recommended as Hidden Gem on 27 Mar’11 at 6.05*. The stock made life time high of 155 in Jan 2018 and later crashed to lows of 36.70. At current price of around 60, it is still a 10-Bagger for investors who bought it during lows of 2011 or 2013 but those who invested later during 2015 – 2017 period are bearing losses as of now. Current situation is more or less similar like that of 2013. Investors who bought Camlin Fine Science stock at highs of 2011 were holding it bearing losses till 2013. However, initial pain of 2 years rewarded the investors of 2011 later in year 2014-2015.

2. Kovai Medical (Hidden Gem released on 27th Oct'11)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock Kovai Medical Center
Now look at monthly chart of KMCH since Jan 2010, Kovai Medical stock price made a high of Rs. 176 in Feb 2010 and low of Rs. 89.50 in 2012 when overall market sentiments were negatives. It witnessed correction of nearly 50% over next 2 years. Later in 2014, stock rallied more than 400% in matter of 12 months. Kovai Medical price fell by 56% from high of 1480 in Jan 2018, a 8-Bagger stock even after severe fall in stock price for those who invested in the company in 2012.

3. Roto Pumps (Hidden Gem released on 05th Aug'12)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock Roto Pumps Ltd
Let us look at monthly chart of Roto Pumps since Jan 2010, stock which turned 10-Bagger in matter of 16 months. Roto Pumps which witnessed correction of 60% in stock price in 2011 from high of 2010, rallied by more than 900% later in 2014. At current levels, Roto Pumps is a 13-Bagger stock for investors who bought it at lows of 2011.

4. Acrysil (Hidden Gem released on 25th Nov'12)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock Acrysil India Ltd
Above is the monthly chart of Acrysil  from Jan 2010. Acrysil stock price fell by 48% over 2 years from its peak of 2010. With improvement in fundamentals and start of bull cycle, stock delivered 588% returns within one year. It is still a 9-Bagger stock for investors who bought it in 2012 or 2013 and a 4-Bagger for those who invested at high in Jan 2010 and later experienced negative returns for nearly 4 years.

5. TCPL Packaging (Hidden Gem released on 31st Jan'13)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock TCPL Packaging Ltd
Above is the monthly chart of TCPL Packaging since Jan 2010. In 2014 with start of bull cycle in broader market, stock delivered 1100% returns in 2 years, turning 12-Bagger stock from initial high of Nov 2010 and 22-Bagger from lows of 2011. TCPL Packaging is down by 60% from its all time high but it is still a 5-Bagger stock for investors who bought it at highs of 2010 and still holding it.

6. Rane Brake Lining (Hidden Gem released on 31st May'14)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock Rane Brake Lining Ltd
Rane Brake Lining is our Hidden Gem stock recommended on 31 May 2014. During recent melt down in broader markets, stock witnessed price correction of 67% over last 2 years. Even when stock is down from all time high of 1450 hitting recent lows of 505, it is a 4-Bagger stock from highs of Nov 2010. Those who invested at high of Nov’10 were sitting on losses in the same stock for more than 3 years.

7. Visaka Industries (Hidden Gem released on 05th Jul'15)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock Visaka Industries Ltd


Above is the monthly chart of Visaka Industries since Jan 2010. Between Feb’16 to Jan’18, stock turned 9-Bagger delivering 853% returns in 2 years. Since then stock price has corrected by 68% making recent lows of 265 but is still a 5-Bagger stock for investors who invested in the same company 7 to 8 years back during 2011 – 2012 and a 2-Bagger for those who invested in 2015 - 2016.

8. Stylam Industries (Hidden Gem released on 08th May'16)

Multibagger Small Cap Stock Stylam Industries Ltd
Stylam Industries has delivered maximum returns of 6304% in last 9 years. A mind boggling mega 64-Bagger stock which moved from lows of 13.35 (Nov 2011) to high of 855 (July 2017). We recommended Stylam Industries as Hidden Gem on 08 May 2016 and advised to book full profits around 800 levels considering expensive valuations of the company. Its interesting to note that the stock which turned out to be a mega multi-bagger delivering maximum returns of 64 times over last 9 years was down by more than 70% by Nov 2011 from its peak of July 2010.

Below are the Monthly Chart (since Jan'10) of 5 Multibagger Mid Cap Stocks released under Value Picks service.

1. Aurobindo Pharma (Value Pick released on 27th Jan'13)

Multibagger Mid Cap Stock Aurobindo Pharma Ltd


Aurobindo Pharma, a well known company from pharma sector, was recommended as our Value Pick stock on 27 Jan 2013. Stock which made low of 41.52* witnessing fall of 70% from its peak of Jan 2011 later delivered 1200% returns in matter of 2.5 years. Aurobindo Pharma is still a 15-Bagger stock for investors who invested in the company during lows of 2011.

2. Mindtree (Value Pick released on 23rd Mar'14)

Multibagger Mid Cap Stock Mindtree Ltd

Let us look at monthly chart of our another Value Pick stock – Mindtree recommended on 23 Mar 2014. Mindtree also witnessed severe correction of 61% from its peak of Jan 2010 and tested patience of investors for nearly 4 years. Those who stay invested and sit patiently on the stock were rewarded over next 2 years as stock rallied from 195* to 795* delivering more than 300% returns.

3. Heritage Foods (Value Pick released on 03rd Jan'16)

Multibagger Mid Cap Stock Heritage Foods Ltd

Above is the monthly chart of Heritage Food of last 9 years. During bear phase of 2011 – 2012, stock price fell by 52% from its peak price of 2010. However,  the same company delivered 525% during bull phase in matter of 30 months. Stock made all time high of 884 in Oct 2017 turning mega 28-Bagger stock from lows of Jun 2012.

4. Can Fin Homes (Value Pick released on 29th Feb'16)

Multibagger Mid Cap Stock Can Fin Homes Ltd
Can Fin Homes witnessed severe correction of 67% from its peak during last year. However, the same stock created significant wealth for investors who invested in the company during beginning of this decade. Even after severe correction in stock price over last 2 years, stock is a 12-Bagger for investors who invested in the company at high of 2010 and a 20-Bagger who invested at lows of 2012.

5. Sonata Software (Value Pick released on 10th Jul'16)

Multibagger Mid Cap Stock Sonata Software Ltd
Above is the monthly chart of Sonata Software since Jan 2010. The stock price fell by 76% in 2 years from high of 69 made in April 2010. Investors who bought at highs of Apr 2010 were in losses for almost 5 years but those who held it tightly were rewarded handsomely over next 4 years. Sonata Software made all time high of 428.40 in Sept 2018 turning 7-Bagger for those who entered at highs of 2010.

Looking at long term charts of most of the companies with good businesses, you will realise that investors who entered in market by investing in small and mid caps during last 2 to 3 years have pain in their portfolio however those who invested in bad phase of market in 2012 - 2013 like that of today are still holding plenty of multibaggers in their portfolio. That is why its important to invest in equities keeping a real long term view. In fact, during turbulent times, we must increase investments / equity allocation in small / mid size companies which have good business fundamentals with better earning visibility and robust cash flows from their operations to get rewarded in big way in long run. We strongly believe that 2019 is a year of opportunities to invest in small and mid caps to create huge wealth in coming years.


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