Which Are The Best Stocks To Start A Monthly SIP? #AskBQ
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In today’s episode, Aditya Agarwala of Yes Securities, and Sharmila Joshi, an independent investment advisor, gave their views on Avenue Supermarts, Bhushan Steel, Biocon and ICICI Bank, among others .
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Edited excerpts from the conversation:
Ramesh M: I’m planning to start a monthly equity SIP (systematic investment plan) on three large-cap stocks which have a potential to grow more in coming years. Can I get a few recommendations?
Sharmila Joshi: For the first stock, go with any one of Sun Pharma, Lupin Pharma or Dr. Reddy’s as we are seeing a recovery there. One stock which guarantees certain growth is HDFC Bank. The final one should be from metals or infra. It can be either Tata Steel or L&T.
Shivanj Nagpal: Is it a good opportunity to enter into any of the PSU bank stocks?
Sharmila Joshi: If one is willing to take the risk, Bank of Baroda or Punjab National Bank can be bought. Pick SBI if you want to be on the safe side.
Siva Kumar: What is the best price at which I can buy ICICI Bank for the long term?
Sharmila Joshi: One has to see the performance of the new management and take a call then.
Arvind Mohan Gupta: Should I buy Bhushan Steel and Uniply?
Sharmila Joshi: The future is uncertain and there are better players like Hindalco, JSW Steel, Tata Steel. Regarding Uniply, I wouldn’t recommend a fresh buy at this stage but hold it if you have already invested.
Vivek Kanojia: Holding Avenue Supermarts at Rs 1,212 and CDSL at Rs 321 with long-term view. Please advise which one should I add in SIP basis.
Sharmila Joshi: I find Avenue Supermarts a little expensive at current levels. I won’t recommend CDSL as well for an SIP. I won’t advice you to add further.
Shama: I have bought Bajaj Finserv at Rs 5,915. Should I hold for a week?
Sharmila Joshi: It will bounce a little. Wait till Monday but have a stop loss in place.
Saurabh Pathak: I have bought 4,000 shares of Mahindra CIE at an average rate of Rs 235. Should I hold or book profits?
Sharmila Joshi: I would advice you to have a 9-12 month perspective and hold the stock.
Bharat Ambani: What is your view on HDFC Standard Life for the long term?
Sharmila Joshi: If one sees a correction, then try to buy at that price.
Bharat Bhushan: I have bought 12,000 shares of KNR Constructions at an average rate of Rs 250 for long term. What should I do?
Sharmila Joshi: I would recommend hold for the moment for at least a week.
Mani Kanth: I hold 700 shares of SBI for intraday at Rs 262.70. Help me with the selling point.
Aditya Agarwala: Keep a stop loss at today’s low which is Rs 258. I’m looking a potential upside of Rs 265.
Siddarth Badrinath: Please give short-term views on Biocon.
Aditya Agarwala: I would recommend to stay away from Biocon at current levels as its looking weaker. Keep a stop at Rs 620 for down-side target of Rs 570-580 for a short trade.
Jim Mathew: Is it a good time to enter Madhucon Projects?
Aditya Agarwala: Stay away from the stock.
Advait Supnekar: I want to make a basket of steel stocks for long-term investing. I have chosen Prakash, JSPL and Sunflag. Can you please review and suggest if any changes are required?
Sharmila Joshi: JSPL looks fine. I don’t have a view on other two. I would add Hindalco and JSW Steel to it.
Vijay Kumar: What is your view on Dilip Buildcon?
Sharmila Joshi: It is a decent space to be in. You have to wait and watch for the ASM (additional surveillance mechanism) overhang to settle.
Abhinav Sinha: I bought 400 shares of PTC India at Rs 92. Should I book losses?
Aditya Agarwala: I would recommend the investor to book losses as the stock is making lower highs and lower lows.
Ujjwal Kumar: Can I enter into NMDC at current levels?
Aditya Agarwala: The charts are weak. Hindalco or JSW Steel are better bets.
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Both guests might have recommended some of the stocks discussed in the show to their clients.
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