Search+Business News›Markets›Stocks›News›Tough task: Staying invested in businesses while ignoring noise called Gulf war; 6 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 23%Investment IdeasSynopsisTrying to time the market turns volatility into something that beats an investor twice: Once on the way down, and once on the way up. So, instead, decide what are the good businesses that you want to own, and then go ahead and buy the shares. And use market volatility to get the best price.Before you read further, be clear about one thing: The equity markets could fall further even from current levels, whether the Gulf war ends or not. The reason for our assumption is that there are more problems than just the Gulf war that can hit the markets in the coming weeks and months. In this light, to expect that the stocks on our list today will not be affected if there is another wave of selling is foolhardy.Now, when you wake up to a ETMarkets.com 15 mins read, Last Updated: Sep 02, 2026, 09:57:00 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
Tough task: Staying invested in businesses while ignoring noise called Gulf war; 6 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 23%
Trying to time the market turns volatility into something that beats an investor twice: Once on the way down, and once on the way up. So, instead, decide what are the good businesses that you want to own, and then go ahead and buy the shares. And use market volatility to get the best price.
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