S&P BSE Sensex might have increased by nearly 7% so far in the year of 2018 but the shocking fact is that Small & Midcap Stocks fall down to 65% in the same duration. This analysis puts us in a “Time to Think Again” situation in the beginning of the year. See the list of BSE Smallcap stocks which fall down:

BSE Smallcap Index:

Data Source: AceEquity

Even in the Midcap space, big stocks like Reliance Communications, Kansai Nerolac, Max Financial Services slipped in the beginning of 2018. See below:

BSE Smallcap Index:

Data Source: AceEquity

All investors are highly advised to stay stock specific; do not believe in small cap or big stocks. Only stick with the quality stocks and avoid big names.