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Nifty Midcap 150 falls over 20% once every 4.2 years: Abakkus study
Business Today 2 hrs ago·17 Sept 2026, 12:05 am
A recent study by Abakkus Asset Management highlights a recurring pattern in the Indian midcap market. The research indicates that the Nifty Midcap 150 index has historically experienced a decline of over 20% once every 4.2 years. This cyclical downturn suggests that such corrections are a normal part of the market cycle rather than isolated events.
For investors, this data serves as a reminder of the volatility inherent in midcap stocks. These companies, while offering higher growth potential, are generally more sensitive to economic shifts and liquidity changes than large-cap blue chips. Understanding this historical frequency can help investors maintain perspective during turbulent market phases.
Moving forward, investors should focus on the underlying fundamentals of their holdings rather than short-term price movements. Monitoring corporate earnings and sector-specific trends will be crucial. Staying disciplined and avoiding panic selling during these inevitable corrections is key to long-term wealth creation.
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