Search+Business News›Markets›Stocks›News›Do long-term investors need some unconventional thinking? 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 25%Investment IdeasShort duration mutual funds invest in both short term bonds and very short term instrumentsSynopsisIt is rare for bulls and bears to agree on anything. At this juncture, however, they seem to agree on one point: That the Indian stock market is experiencing rather unconventional times. Why so? Because some of the best wealth-creating companies are quoting at valuations that are lower as compared to the past. At the same time, companies that have just got listed are quoting at valuations that are far above the conventional range.Before you proceed, be clear about one thing. As an investor today, make a clear distinction between fresh money being put into the stock market and money already invested.Be equally clear (and this is more important) that while the money already invested is most likely underperforming, even the fresh money may see underperformance given the headwinds brought on by geopolitics impacting the global economy.Once you are clear about this, it will ETMarkets.com 14 mins readAug 27, 2026, 02:16:00 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