Share of blue-chip stocks in retail portfolio at 22-year low: NSE Report
As the current bull run continues with short periods of intermittent correction, broader markets continue to shine. As against the bluechip Nifty index that year-to-date has gained 14 per cent, Nifty Mudcao 100 index has given a still better return of 26 per cent. And the outstanding return from the broader markets - typically referred as mid and smallcap stocks is what is keeping retail investors highly interested.
Retail investors buying more into small and midcap stocks
As per the NSE report, share of blue-chip stocks in retail portfolio is at 22-year low.
Private promoters hold the biggest chunk in Nifty 50 companies as of June 2024
The private promoters hold the most stake to the tune of over 29 per cent in Nifty 50 companies as of June, followed by FPIs at 24.5 per cent, and retail investors hold just 8 per cent stake.
Retail shareholding in Nifty companies
Nifty companies account for 36.8 per cent of retail portfolio at the end of Q1.
Institutional holding in Nifty 50 companies
Institutional holding in Nifty companies also sees a fall and as of June was at 60 per cent, the lowest holding since March 2001
Nifty vs broader markets return over 5-year and 1-year period
Over a 1-year period, while Nifty has given 24 per cent return, Nify Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices have delivered 53 per cent and 49 per cent, respectively. Similarly in a 5-year span, while Nifty has advanced 122 per cent return, Nify Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices have delivered 267 per cent and 244 per cent, respectively.