Hey All,
Apart from investing in crypto, I have decent investments in the Indian stock market along with SIPs [Systematic Investment Plan] in mutual funds. This is all to balance my overall portfolio, diversify risk, and ensure long-term financial stability through a mix of high-growth and steady-return assets. Today while browsing my X feed, I cam across the following image that talks about 18 Monopoly Stocks In India and to be honest I was happy to see 4 stocks which I have invested in is part of the list. The stocks are -Praj Industries, Coal India, Pidilite and Nestle...
In very simple terms monopoly stocks are those stocks where a single company dominates the market and you can see the same on the above image where the percentage numbers describes the market share of the company. And because of higher market share these companies faces little to no competition in its sector, allowing it to control prices, maintain strong profit margins, and enjoy long-term stability. So why not invest in these shares where the company enjoys strong market control, steady demand, and consistent profitability?
Everyone wants profits and when we can spot these organizations who have the monopoly in the market then I guess that is the safest bet because such companies often enjoy stable revenues, strong brand power, and long-term growth with limited competition. But then comes the entry point and we never know that as soon as we enter ther market there will be no decline as anything can happen here. Bears and Bulls keep fighitng with each other.
Let me now talk about my strategy and how I approach investing in monopoly stocks. The main foscus is around a balanced mix of growth, stability, and long-term value creation while minimizing unnecessary risks. First I pick my stocks and then I do not invest in bulk i.e. if I have $1K+ to be invested then what I do is that every sharp decilne in the market I buy stocks which I have been accumulating. I am in no rush to build wealth in a short span of time; my focus is on steady, sustainable growth through disciplined investing and patience. One can call it that this is DCA - yes why not it is sort of that but then there is more to it. At times, I buy even when the price is high, because I know that with my averaged cost and long-term perspective, such purchases won’t create a negative impact but will instead strengthen my overall position over time. Finally on the profit part - I am very clear about it when I start to see decent profits being made from any stocks I simply book the profit and invest in others where I am incurring losses. As an example, a 30% return is a decent profit. So, whenever any stock gives me this kind of gain, I book profits in small chunks and reinvest them further for continued growth. Also an important point to note here is that the buying will not come all of sudden and I am happy to have funds sitting ideal on the exchange and it only comes during the dips that is the most importanrt point to make a note of. I guess this should be it for todays post on - "Stock Market 101 - 18 Monopoly Stocks In India — Are You Invested Yet?" Let me know about your stock picks and are you invested in any of these monoply stocks?... Happy Investing... Cheers
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Best Regards
Paras