Monkey Portfolio

Monkey 2 gets its chance, but Nifty continues to lead

Monkey 2 had a brief respite from its losses last week. The NIfty continues to be the best performer.

Monkeys join indices, brokers on the downward slide

Monkey 1 is not doing too badly, but Monkey 2 is sinking out of sight. This is what a bad market week can do to portfolios

Mauritius treaty trauma sends brokers, Monkeys tumbling

It's not been a good week for the markets - or our monkeys.

Monkey 1 rules, but brokers eke out a small victory

For the period since all three portfolios were created (19 August 2011), it's Monkey 1 who still rules.

Monkey 1 climbs to the top while Monkey 2 cuts losses

Monkey 1's portfolio of stocks has outperformed both the indices and the broker portfolio at the end of 33 weeks.

Monkey 1 stays on top, Monkey 2 slips on banana peel

Monkey 1 continues to hold its own, but Monkey 2 is still claiming to be a victim of life's banana peels.

Brokers beat Monkeys, Sensex, but stay nervous on Budget 2012

Over the past 14 days, brokers and Monkeys had drawn up their wish-lists on what they expected from Budget.Now, they're worried that many of those wishes might remain unfulfilled if govt opts for a populist Budget.

Brokers bash Monkeys. Will they be the new market kings?

After stealing the limelight last week by presenting their wish-list for the Budget and besting the Monkeys, the brokers' portfolio - 10 stocks picked by leading investment experts - basked in the glow of another victory as it gained 0.4 percent for the week ended 2 March.

Brokers thrash Monkeys, offer their tips for Budget 2012

Our Monkeys are not performing right now. Maybe they need a new dose of pick-me-ups from somewhere, especially the budget.

Resurgent Monkeys offer budget tips, boxing lessons to FM

Monkey 1 is back in mid-season form, lagging just a wee bit behind Nifty. However, they have lots of advice for the next budget.