How to Use Low Risk Investments
This page explains how to read and interpret the Low Risk Investments results. This scanner is designed to identify stocks suitable for capital preservation–focused investing, with an emphasis on low volatility, proximity to long-term support, and clearly defined downside risk.
The results shown here are for Index: NIFTY 500. Each row represents one stock for one trading day, evaluated from an investor’s perspective with the primary objective of limiting downside risk while aiming for stable returns.
Understanding Each Column
Symbol
The stock symbol as listed on the exchange. Each symbol uniquely identifies a listed company.
Date
The trading date on which the low-risk investment evaluation was performed. All values in the row correspond to this trading session.
Close
The closing price of the stock for the given trading day.
- Acts as the reference price for all risk and distance calculations
- Used to assess proximity to long-term support levels
Sector
The sector to which the stock belongs.
- Helps assess sector-level risk characteristics
- Supports diversification and avoidance of high-risk cyclical sectors
Qualified
Indicates whether the stock meets all low-risk investment criteria.
- Marked as qualified only if all stability and risk filters are satisfied
- Represents eligibility for low-risk portfolio allocation
Volatility (20)
The 20-period volatility measure of the stock.
- Reflects recent price fluctuation intensity
- Lower values indicate more stable price behaviour
- Used to filter out highly volatile stocks
RSI (14)
The 14-period Relative Strength Index.
- Helps assess whether the stock is overbought or oversold
- Moderate RSI values are preferred for low-risk entries
- Avoids momentum-driven or overheated conditions
Distance from 200 DMA (%)
The percentage distance between the current price and the 200-day moving average.
- Measures how close the stock is to long-term support
- Smaller distances indicate more favourable risk-reward positioning
- Helps avoid extended prices far above long-term averages
Implied Stop Loss (%)
An indicative downside risk estimate expressed as a percentage.
- Represents a logical risk limit based on long-term support
- Helps quantify potential downside before entering a position
- Supports disciplined risk planning and position sizing
How to Read This Data Holistically
This scanner should be interpreted with a strong emphasis on risk control and capital preservation.
- Qualified stocks with low volatility indicate safer investment candidates
- Proximity to the 200 DMA helps limit downside risk
- Implied stop loss values support objective risk assessment
What This Scanner Indicates
- Stocks suitable for low-risk, long-horizon investing
- Stable price behaviour with controlled volatility
- Clear and measurable downside risk
What This Scanner Does Not Indicate
- It does not target high-growth or momentum opportunities
- It does not eliminate all investment risk
- It does not replace portfolio-level diversification
Important Notes
- This scanner is best suited for conservative investment strategies
- Periodic review is still necessary even for low-risk holdings
- Risk limits should be respected to preserve capital
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and analytical purposes only and should not be considered trading or investment advice.
Data Update Frequency
Low Risk Investments data is updated after market hours for each trading day.
Summary
The Low Risk Investments scanner helps identify stocks that prioritise capital preservation through low volatility, proximity to long-term support, and clearly defined downside risk. It is best used as a disciplined filtering tool for conservative, risk-aware long-term investment decisions.