How to Use Long Term Investments

How to Use Long Term Investments

This page explains how to read and interpret the Long Term Investments results. This scanner is designed to identify stocks suitable for long-term holding periods, typically ranging from 6 to 24 months, based on durable trend structure, relative strength, sustained accumulation, and controlled volatility.

The results shown here are for Index: NIFTY 50. Each row represents one stock for one trading day, evaluated from an investor’s perspective with a focus on trend durability rather than short-term price movement.


Understanding Each Column

Symbol

The stock symbol as listed on the exchange. Each symbol uniquely identifies a company within the index.

Date

The trading date on which the long-term 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.

  • Represents the reference price for long-term trend assessment
  • Used to evaluate position relative to key long-term averages

Qualified

Indicates whether the stock has met all long-term investment criteria.

  • Marked as qualified only if all mandatory filters are satisfied
  • Represents final eligibility for long-term investment consideration

Risk Profile

An overall assessment of long-term risk conditions.

  • Typically classified as Normal or Elevated
  • Based on volatility behaviour and structural stability
  • Helps investors align selections with portfolio risk tolerance

Trend OK

Indicates whether the stock satisfies the primary long-term trend requirements.

  • Confirms price is above key long-term moving averages
  • Ensures the broader trend structure remains intact

Relative Strength OK

Indicates whether the stock is outperforming the broader market index.

  • Measures sustained performance versus the NIFTY over extended periods
  • Helps identify long-term leaders rather than laggards

Volume Accumulation OK

Indicates whether volume behaviour reflects long-term accumulation.

  • Delivery-heavy volume during up moves supports accumulation
  • Helps avoid stocks undergoing distribution phases

Institutional Participation OK

Indicates signs of sustained institutional involvement.

  • Reflects professional capital supporting the trend
  • Often associated with multi-month or multi-year moves

Volatility OK

Indicates whether volatility remains within acceptable long-term limits.

  • Stable volatility supports long holding periods
  • Excessive volatility may indicate structural risk

Breakdown Below 200 EMA

Flags whether the stock has experienced a breakdown below the 200-day EMA.

  • A breakdown is considered a major long-term warning signal
  • Such stocks are typically rejected for long-term holding

How to Read This Data Holistically

This scanner should be interpreted with a long-term perspective, focusing on durability and consistency rather than short-term fluctuations.

  • Qualified stocks with normal risk profiles indicate strong long-term candidates
  • Any structural breakdown signals override otherwise positive indicators
  • Relative strength and accumulation are key differentiators for long-term leaders

What This Scanner Indicates

  • Stocks suitable for long-term investment over 6–24 months
  • Durable trends supported by accumulation and institutional participation
  • Controlled volatility environments suitable for portfolio holdings

What This Scanner Does Not Indicate

  • It does not predict short-term price movements
  • It does not eliminate the need for periodic review
  • It does not replace diversification or portfolio-level risk management

Important Notes

  • This scanner is based on end-of-day data
  • Long-term positions should be reviewed periodically, not daily
  • Exits should be based on structural breakdowns, not temporary volatility

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and analytical purposes only and should not be considered trading or investment advice.


Data Update Frequency

Long Term Investments data is updated after market hours for each trading day.


Summary

The Long Term Investments scanner helps identify stocks that meet strict criteria for sustained trend strength, relative outperformance, and institutional accumulation. It is best used as a disciplined filtering tool for building and maintaining long-term investment positions over a 6 to 24 month horizon.