In this episode, I had an insightful conversation with Alok Jain on Momentum Investing. We broke down the fundamentals of momentum investing, discussing how beginners can get started, how to identify momentum shifts, and the ideal number of stocks for a momentum portfolio.We also explored sector-based strategies, red flags to watch out for, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on momentum investing. Alok shared his personal investment journey, setbacks, and key learnings, along with a practical example of momentum investing in action.From portfolio restructuring frequency to the role of AI in identifying market trends, this episode is packed with actionable insights. If you’re looking to refine your investing approach and understand how momentum investing works in real-world scenarios, this is a must-watch!#stockmarket #momentuminvesting #stockmarketstrategy ______________________________________________________________Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction00:02:17 What exactly is momentum investing and how can a young individual start momentum investing?00:06:50 How would someone know when would the momentum break or discontinue?00:10:40 How any stocks should be there for an ideal momentum portfolio?00:11:35 What are the strategies used depending on the no. of stocks?00:14:30 Does giving weight on sector matter in momentum investing?00:21:22 Did he face any setbacks or regrets in his investing journey?00:23:40 How to identify sectors with potential?00:27:30 Case of Yes Bank00:29:15 Red flags for Stocks 00:30:30 What are lagging indicators?00:32:35 Understanding Market equilibrium 00:35:22 Momentum VS Value00:39:50 Is there any holding period for momentum investing?00:40:55 Does macro factors influence a momentum investor?00:46:30 Illustrative example for momentum investing00:53:30 What should be the frequency of restructuring the portfolio?00:54:30 What should be an ideal distribution of small cap and mid cap?00:57:25 What is momentum ETFs?00:58:35 What is his best and worst investment?01:03:47 Can one leverage AI in understanding trends?01:09:05 How to decide which stock is to be given what weightage 01:10:45 Free resources and books for momentum investing01:12:10 How much money is currently handled by him?01:13:10 What are his thoughts on launching his fund?01:13:40 Average momentum investor profile 01:15:40 What is that one important thing that was not discussed?01:25:15 Outro