Your Guide To The Stock Market
Practical trading strategies, analysis techniques, and expert calls to help you trade smarter.
What if the market’s biggest inefficiency happened every single earnings season — and most retail investors completely missed it? Post earnings announcement drift, or PEAD, is one of the most rigorously documented anomalies in financial history, first identified in 1968 and still generating double-digit returns for those who know how to use it. With India’s … Read more
Introduction (Read This Before You Draw Your First Angle) If you’ve been exploring Gann theory, you’ve probably felt two extremes at the same time: fascination and frustration. Fascination—because Gann’s name is attached to “market prediction,” geometric angles, mysterious squares, and stories of almost supernatural accuracy. Frustration—because the moment you try applying it on a real chart … Read more
You sat down at your trading desk at 9:00 AM, opened Zerodha Kite, and within twenty minutes, you had taken three trades—none of which you had planned the night before. By 11:30 AM, your account was down ₹8,000 and you were staring at the screen, wondering what went wrong. Sound familiar? If you have ever … Read more
If you’re searching for best defence stocks budget 2026, you’re not alone—and you’re not late. I’ve been trading and investing in Indian markets since 2002, and through StockManiacs.net (since 2008), I’ve watched one pattern repeat: when a big policy event approaches, the internet becomes a noisy bazaar of “sure-shot” tips. Most traders lose money not because … Read more
Trading since 2002 and running StockManiacs.net since 2008, thousands of Indian traders have asked a new version of an old question: Can ChatGPT Predict Stocks? The answer is: ChatGPT can sometimes help you anticipate how markets may react to information, but it cannot “predict” stock prices the way most people imagine—and it is especially risky to treat it … Read more
Muhurat trading is the auspicious time of the year when traders and investors look forward to trading. The victory of good over evil is celebrated as Diwali in India. That is also the reason goddesses such as Laxmi and Kali were worshipped across India with lights, firecrackers enlightened lamps candles, and sweets on that specific … Read more
Introduction — quick answer, why this matters The answer is: If you’re starting out, the fastest way to get meaningful exposure is to focus on a short list of proven plays in India’s chip ecosystem — companies like CG Power, Bharat Electronics (BEL), Dixon Technologies, Kaynes Technology and MosChip — while you learn the sector. This post … Read more
Introduction: Why So Much Confusion Around Stock Delivery? If you’re new to the stock market, you’ve probably come across terms like intraday trading, futures and options, and delivery trading. But there’s one concept that often puzzles beginners more than others—delivery volume of stocks. You might have seen this figure on stock tracking apps or brokerage … Read more
Introduction to Near-Breakout Stocks If you’re new to investing, you’ve probably heard the term “breakout stocks.” Simply put, breakout stocks are those whose prices suddenly jump past a resistance level, signalling potential for significant gains. But have you heard about “near breakout stocks”? These are stocks that are just about to cross a crucial price … Read more
The bullish hammer candlestick pattern has become a favourite among Indian retail and professional traders for its efficacy in signalling potential bullish reversals following a downtrend. Recognised for its unique structure and implications, the pattern is a reliable tool used to gauge market sentiment shifts and pinpoint potential entry points for long positions. This guide will walk … Read more
I was researching the Indian healthcare sector to find the best companies to invest in. My main criteria was to look for companies with high ROE and Matket Cap at least above 1000 crores. From an initial list of 82 healthcare companies, 25 met the key criteria of market cap > ₹1000 crores and ROE … Read more