Trading in Times of Lockdown: Kanpur investor says keep enough emergency cash before you invest in equity

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Nothing much has changed for Kanpur-based equity investor Ekansh Mittal (32) even though the ongoing 21-day nationwide lockdown has forced
If at all, an afternoon nap has been the new addition to his daily routine, says he. Does that mean he has been a bit more relaxed these
pick a few quality midcaps and smallcaps early into their growth phases
He was among the earliest investors in stocks like Can Fin Homes, Symphony, Cera Sanitaryware, Wim Plast, Acrysil, VST Tillers and Amara
He has also been trying to stay in touch with colleagues and clients through various means of technology. But Mittal is not really happy
working from home
However, the negatives far outweigh the positives
not sitting on the sidelines either. BSE Sensex has crashed more than 30 per cent in last two months as uncertainty over the coronavirus
pandemic and its impact on the economy continue to weigh on investor sentiment. Select midcap and smallcap stocks across sectors look highly
attractive after the recent fall
invest from the surplus accrued from monthly earnings
are lucky lot, as they have all the funds to invest in the market and this massive market correction has come as a godsend for them. He,
however, cautioned investors to be very careful in picking stocks
But do remember that some companies are going to be impacted permanently
market bottom is a futile exercise
opportunity in next six months
companies with stronger balance sheets
My approach is bottom up