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Weekly Portfolio Performance Chart
Equity Markets:
The Indian stock market experienced a downward trend during the week, snapping a three-week winning streak. Investor sentiment turned cautious amid concerns over currency depreciation, foreign institutional investor outflows, global policy uncertainties, and new US tariffs on branded drugs and heavy-duty trucks announced by President Donald Trump. This led to extended losses, with the benchmarks declining for six consecutive sessions by week's end. IT and pharma sectors underperformed due to pressures like H-1B visa fee escalations and trade frictions.
Key Market Triggers
Trump's Tariff Announcements
The week's most significant negative catalyst was President Trump's announcement of new tariffs:
- 100% tariffs on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports effective October 1, 2025
- 25% tariffs on heavy-duty trucks
- 50% tariffs on kitchen cabinets and 30% on furniture
These announcements particularly impacted Indian pharmaceutical stocks, with major players like Sun Pharma, Cipla, and Dr. Reddy's facing significant selling pressure
H-1B Visa Fee Increase
Trump's decision to impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B visas created additional concerns for IT sector stocks, adding to the technology sector's woes
Weekly recap:
The Bank Nifty Index has outperformed the Nifty Index and the Nifty IT index has underperformed the Nifty Index this week.
This week, Nifty Midcap 100 Index is down -4.60 percent.
The Nifty Index is down -2.65 percent.
Key Levels for the Nifty Index Daily Timeframe
20 EMA - 24992
50 DMA - 24865
200 DMA - 24162
Nifty Weekly Timeframe Levels
Open - 25238.10
Low - 24629.45
High - 25331.70
Close - 24654.70
Nifty closed below 20 EMA & 50 DMA suggesting down trend in the Nifty Index.
Model 1 & Model 3
This week, Model 1 is down -3.49 percent and Model 3 is down -4.10 percent.
Model 1 has underperformed the Index by -0.84 percent and Model 3 has outperformed the Index by +0.50 percent.
Nifty Long-Short
The Long-Short strategy for the Nifty Index has returned a positive result of +3.11 percent this week.
Next Week Update
The Nifty Long-Short Strategy's current position is Short.
Long-term Performance Summary
Monthly Performance Summary of Models
*After brokerage and taxes, returns are determined at the performed deals.
In August 2025, Models 1 and 3 returned -0.88 percent, and -0.58 percent respectively, compared to the Nifty 50 Index's -1.38 percent return.
In August 2025, the Nifty Long-Short is up +8.76 percent.
For the Year 2024 Model 1, 3 and Nifty Long Short returned +25%, +45%, and +76% respectively, compared to the Nifty 50 Index's return of +9%.
For Financial Year 2024-2025 Model 1, 3 and Nifty Long Short returned -2.75%, +10.33% and +147.49% respectively, compared to the Nifty 50 Index's return of +5.34%.
Year To Date - 2025
Models 1 and 3 returned -22.00 percent and -9.82 percent respectively, compared to Nifty's +4.27 percent return for 2025.
The Nifty Long-Short year-to-date return (from January 1, 2025) is now +42.43 percent, compared to the Index's +4.27 percent.
Summary since inception
Since its debut, Model 1 has increased by 210 percent. The Nifty index has risen by 128 percent over the same time span.
Since its debut, the Nifty long-short strategy has increased by 665 percent on the capital and 1231 percent on the margin money.
Model 1 has been operational since July 13, 2020, whereas the Index Long-Short strategy has been operational since August 14, 2020.
Since the inception, Model 3 is up +125%, compared to 105% for the Nifty Midcap Index.
Model 3 has been operational since July 12th, 2021.
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