Search+Investment IdeasSynopsisRetail market investors are presented with a choice. Act now, when the uncertainty quotient is high. Or, wait for things to settle down. In the second case, you may end up buying stocks that are priced 5-10% higher compared to current levels. But the advantage is that your anxiety quotient will be much lower. And that is important, because decisions taken in anxious times can be terrible for the health of your portfolio. Also: As the market makes a serious attempt at a recovery, sticking to some important rules is a must. Things appear to be taking a turn in the markets that may be favourable for volatility with bullish bias. Yes, it is for a reason that we are using the words “volatility” and “bullish bias” together. Out of four factors that are important to the Indian stock market, two are likely to get settled soon. The first is, of course, the spike in crude oil price (which is the critical one). The second (which has not been in the news, but is very ETMarkets.com 14 mins readMay 25, 2026, 07:40:00 PM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership