Small Caps: Bubble or Opportunity? Manish Gunwani Breaks Down Macro Risks & Where He’s Finding Value

Are small caps in bubble territory—or is there still value to be found? Manish Gunwani, Head of Equities at Bandhan Mutual Fund, shares timely insights on navigating today’s market landscape. From sector-level signals to global shifts and valuation discipline, this conversation touches on what really matters to long-term investors. How is the Bandhan Small Cap Fund positioned today? What risks—and opportunities—lie ahead? Watch as Manish Gunwani explains it with clarity and depth. 📌 Stay till the end for sharp views on macro, market cycles, and what investors often get wrong. ‪@bandhanmutual‬ Timestamps: 00:05 Introduction 00:39 Despite current market valuations, are there enough pockets of value in mid and small-caps? 05:34 What is your investment framework for selecting small-cap stocks? 09:49 How do you see global events impacting the Indian stock market? 14:53 Can you elaborate on the strategy behind Bandhan Large and Mid Cap Fund's portfolio construction? 19:36 What changes are being considered for the Bandhan FlexiCap Fund to improve performance? 23:05 Why is Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund holding a high cash position currently? 25:38 What factors have contributed to the sustained success of Bandhan Small-Cap Fund? 29:58 How do you manage a large portfolio of small-cap stocks, especially with less liquid stocks? 35:32 How do you classify your small-cap fund holdings between core and exploratory positions? 38:34 How do you manage operational challenges, especially in a portfolio with so many small-cap stocks? 40:46 How much of your small-cap fund's performance is due to stock-picking vs. broader market trends? 42:27 Right now, in the small-cap space, are there any particular sectors that you believe are underappreciated? 44:32 What should investors expect in terms of returns and volatility if they invest in Bandhan Small-Cap Fund today? 46:06 Close 🍁 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 🍁 Welcome to Value Research, your go-to source for insightful investment guidance and financial planning. With over three decades of experience, we empower savers to make informed decisions through independent research, fund ratings, stock analyses, and mutual fund insights. Trusted by individual investors and industry leaders alike, our channel provides expert answers to common queries about mutual funds, stocks, tax-saving strategies, and more. Join us for in-depth analyses, practical advice, and top-tier investment recommendations to achieve your financial goals and secure your financial freedom. ✨ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 ✨    / @valueresearchvideo   👉Subscribe to our हिंदी YouTube channel, Value Research Hindi -   / @valueresearchhindi   👉Subscribe to our newsletter 📃: https://bit.ly/3GW0HGe 📩 👉Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / @valueresearchvideo   🔔 👉Subscribe to our monthly magazines 🔖: https://bit.ly/3DWgAdS 👉 Investors' Hangout:    • Investors' Hangout   👉 Fund Focus:    • Fund Focus: Expert Insights on New Fund Of...   👉 ABCD of ETFs:    • ABCD OF ETFs   👉 Investment Acorns:    • Investment Acorns - Conversations with the...   Do you have an investment-related question? ➡️Post it on our 'Ask Value Research' page -- https://vro.in/askvr. You can use our Premium service https://vro.in/prem/ for exclusive analysis, guidance, and customised recommendations. If you are a beginner wondering how to invest in stocks or an experienced investor looking for a new source of investment ideas, visit Value Research Stock Advisor at https://www.valueresearchstocks.com/. It has everything you need to know about stocks. 🌐 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗨𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 📢: ➤ Website: https://www.valueresearchonline.com ➤ X: https://x.com/ValueResearch ➤ Facebook:   / valueresearch   ➤ Instagram:   / valueresearch   ➤ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5da8Mxc... #ManishGunwani #BandhanMutualFund #smallcapinvesting #indianmarkets #valueinvesting #mutualfundsindia #investmentstrategy #BalancedAdvantageFund #marketoutlook #stockmarket #ipo #assetallocation #stockselection #portfoliomanagement Thanks for Watching - Small Caps: Bubble or Opportunity? Manish Gunwani Breaks Down Macro Risks & Where He’s Finding Value