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Markets have been on a steady upward trend since the COVID-19 lows, driven by a combination of loose fiscal policies, liquidity inflows, and historically low interest rates which fueled the credit binge in 2020 to 2022. The ongoing market rally has resulted in tripledigit returns for many small and mid-cap stocks, attracting a growing number of investors, many driven by fear of missing out (FOMO).This trend is reflected in the surge of new investor demat accounts and the unprecedented number of new investors in small-cap funds. Small-cap stocks have been the market's focal point for the past four years, delivering exceptional returns, while large-caps have largely been neglected by investors. In fact, for the first time in history, the number of small-cap fund investors has surpassed that of large-cap fund investors. However, 75% of these new small-cap investors have never experienced a bear market. The critical question remains: how many will survive the next bear market
The critical question remains: how many will survive the next bear market
Source - SEBI/ AMFI / DSP MF as on Sept 24