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Share Market Basics: Investing Mistakes to Avoid in a Down Market

You found a company with an amazing product. Strong demand was fuelling big earnings and sales growth. Mutual fund sponsorship was top-notch, and the stock was in a bullish technical pattern. But the stock went lower soon after you bought it because you were wrong about the direction of the general market.

Mistakes are plentiful during a market downtrend. Avoid these common ones, and you will be able to keep your hard-earned cash intact.

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Still the No. 1 Stock Market Tip: Always Cut Your Losses Short

Currently, the market is in a Downtrend, as Nifty is trading near its five-month low. All the sectoral indices are trading below their 50-DMA, indicating broad-based weakness. In such a scenario, it is advised to trim positions and stay in cash rather than making huge losses. The importance of taking small losses is emphasized in this article.

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Stock Market Tips for a Simple Investment Routine

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“A standout stock needs both a sound growth record in the recent years and a strong current earnings record in the last several quarters. It’s the powerful combination of these two critical factors, rather than one or the other, that creates a super stock, or at least one that has a higher chance for true success.” – William J. O’Neil, MarketSmith Founder

For an investor, having the right approach toward choosing a stock is the key to making sound investments. Identifying leaders in a market uptrend and timing the purchases at the right entry point or a breakout will be an ideal strategy. Here are the three basic steps that come handy while taking new positions.

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