CHARTITUDE

May was a month where the index did not tell the full story. While Nifty 50 stayed weak, select themes in the small-cap and mid-cap space continued to show strength. From power and data-centre proxies to metals, pharma, chemicals, and selective defence names, the month highlighted the importance of watching themes, respecting risk, and learning from price action.

In trading, your control is limited to four key things — stock selection, entry point, position sizing, and exit. Focus on these and tune out the noise. The market isn’t a crystal ball, and risk management is what keeps you afloat through every tide.