Search+Business News›Markets›Stocks›News›Long- or medium-term: Invest in ability and balance sheet; 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 23%Investment IdeasSynopsisAt this juncture, what an investor in the market needs is some hard work and the ability to be contrarian. In picking companies, focus on those with a significant advantage, or edge, over their peers in the industry. That often proves decisive, as this unique strength is what enables a company to outperform its rivals when the sector faces challenges. And the fact is that there is no dearth of challenges as far as the market is concerned.When investing in a stock, pick the one that has a higher probability of seeing a lesser drawdown in a correction. Now, talking about corrections on a day when the Nifty and Sensex are moving higher may not appear to be the smartest thing to do. But, the fact is that one has to be always prepared for corrections.There are thousands of listed stocks. As an investor, however, you will only buy a few. Which is why you need to be careful about what ETMarkets.com 13 mins read, Last Updated: Jun 27, 2026, 10:11:00 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