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DCEite · 3rd February 2008, 22:15

Are large caps and bluechips the same?

normally_crazy · 3rd February 2008, 22:19

Hmm - not sure but stocks of reputed and well established companies that do not get majorly affected by the movement of the sensex and have steady returns are blue chips - which point to large caps.

So in a way - yes - blue chips = large caps

LLL · 3rd February 2008, 22:55

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Got one refund back. Waiting for the other. (both Rel Power)

Didnt get anything from rel power..no allotment and no refund. Is there a place to check the refund status (except the bank acct)?

snaronikar · 3rd February 2008, 23:07

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Originally Posted by DCEite

Are large caps and bluechips the same?

This is what I fell:
Large caps are those who have more more market capitlization like Reliance. If there is any voltality in Reliance stocks, then the whole of the sensex rocks.

On the other hand, Blue chips are those companies who are doing well in their balance sheets and are not afected by the market volatility. If there is any down trend also, then these blue ship companies will recover within short time to its original positions.

Pls correct me if I'am wrong.

jaibir · 3rd February 2008, 23:42

@snaronikar, I think you are correct.

In the current environment, there are a number of stocks which have run up a lot but arent backed by strong enough fundamentals or a long enough track record. As such, they are more susceptible to market moodswings. If you compare ITC to some of the real estate stocks, this contrast is quite apparent.

LLL · 6th February 2008, 17:52

So RPL said everyone's refund will come by 6th Feb..i havent received it as yet. Is anyone in the same boat? Does anyone know whom to contact to get this sorted out?

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 6th February 2008, 18:35

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Originally Posted by DCEite

Are large caps and bluechips the same?

"Large caps" means large market capitalisation. Suppose we have two companies, X and Y, with 5 crore shares of face value Rs. 1 each. If market price of shares of company X is Rs. 25, while market price of shares of company Y is Rs. 50, company Y has a larger capitalisation than X, because number of shares multiplied by market price is more for company Y than for X.

Next is the issue "how large is large cap". This is generally a matter of current market price (prices vary - market prices of companies have gone up even 5X in last one year - L&T, Voltas, etc. The "large" in "large caps" is generally applied to top N number of companies; where N is an arbitrary number.

Coming to the question of blue chips. Blue chip companies are those which give consistent dividend, show consistent growth in sales, net profit and book value of shares over a period of time. Need less to say, the "blue chip" status may not stay with a company for ever. Consider Ambalal Sarabhai, for example. This company used to be investors' darling couple of decades ago. No longer now. And yes, Hindustan Motors. The "blue chip" status is very subjective - a bit like asking "which is best looking car of them all".

humyum · 6th February 2008, 20:38

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Originally Posted by LLL

So RPL said everyone's refund will come by 6th Feb..i havent received it as yet. Is anyone in the same boat? Does anyone know whom to contact to get this sorted out?

Same here buddy.No allotment,no money return.

rohitgaur · 6th February 2008, 22:36

PLS visit 203.199.177.158/ipo/ for
reliance power application status

normally_crazy · 7th February 2008, 00:07

Just got back all the money from RPL today. I am a free bird today.

And yes - RPL lists on 11th - your guess on its listing price ?

I say between 660-720 .

BUSA · 7th February 2008, 00:15

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Just got back all the money from RPL today. I am a free bird today.

And yes - RPL lists on 11th - your guess on its listing price ?

I say between 660-720 .

So after someone has put their money in Power, they get 3150 bucks

normally_crazy · 7th February 2008, 00:38

Lol - I guess thats all you will get but stranger things have happened.

How many did you get , Busa ?

BUSA · 7th February 2008, 13:45

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

How many did you get , Busa ?

How much do you think i would? 225 - 210 = 15

Market is almost 600 points down. Its best to stop looking at it now and once it reaches bullish phase then to check the quotes.

normally_crazy · 7th February 2008, 13:56

with the kind of swings happening from 350 (+) to 400 (-) start trading to cover your losses

snaronikar · 7th February 2008, 14:11

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Originally Posted by BUSA

How much do you think i would? 225 - 210 = 15

Market is almost 600 points down. Its best to stop looking at it now and once it reaches bullish phase then to check the quotes.

I'am doing the same now. Not looking into my portfolio. Even my MFs investment is lower side (NAVs)

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3rd February 2008, 22:15	#376
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,577 Thanked: 3,451 Times	Are large caps and bluechips the same?
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normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,367 Thanked: 542 Times View My Garage	Hmm - not sure but stocks of reputed and well established companies that do not get majorly affected by the movement of the sensex and have steady returns are blue chips - which point to large caps. So in a way - yes - blue chips = large caps
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jaibir BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 317 Thanked: 50 Times	@snaronikar, I think you are correct. In the current environment, there are a number of stocks which have run up a lot but arent backed by strong enough fundamentals or a long enough track record. As such, they are more susceptible to market moodswings. If you compare ITC to some of the real estate stocks, this contrast is quite apparent.
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6th February 2008, 17:52	#381
LLL BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 636 Thanked: 2 Times	So RPL said everyone's refund will come by 6th Feb..i havent received it as yet. Is anyone in the same boat? Does anyone know whom to contact to get this sorted out?
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rohitgaur BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 150 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Reliance Power Application Status PLS visit 203.199.177.158/ipo/ for reliance power application status Last edited by rohitgaur : 6th February 2008 at 22:38. Reason: formatting
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normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,367 Thanked: 542 Times View My Garage	Just got back all the money from RPL today. I am a free bird today. And yes - RPL lists on 11th - your guess on its listing price ? I say between 660-720 .
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7th February 2008, 00:38	#387
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,367 Thanked: 542 Times View My Garage	Lol - I guess thats all you will get but stranger things have happened. How many did you get , Busa ?
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7th February 2008, 13:56	#389
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,367 Thanked: 542 Times View My Garage	with the kind of swings happening from 350 (+) to 400 (-) start trading to cover your losses
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