📰 ET Markets 🟢 BULLISH 🕒 15 Oct 2026, 09:43 AM IST

Beware! Blind investing in smallcaps won’t make you money as 148 of 250 stocks tumble in 2026

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Core Development: Beware! Blind investing in smallcaps won’t make you money as 148 of 250 stocks tumble in 2026

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Market & Financial Impact: More than half of the Nifty 250 stocks have delivered negative returns in 2026 despite the index gaining over 7%. Experts flag elevated valuations and persistent FII selling, stressing selective stock picking as earnings growth and performance diverge across market segments.

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Actionable Insight: 🟢 Bullish Trigger: Positive business expansion or earnings beat may attract institutional and retail buying.

Index gains mask widespread losses across smallcaps, making stock selection crucial for investors.

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Official Publisher Attribution: This report is aggregated from Economic Times. ZeroLive provides live aggregation, automated sentiment synthesis, and exchange disclosure monitoring for retail market participants.

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Beware! Blind investing in smallcaps won’t make you money as 148 of 250 stocks tumble in 2026

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