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Market Breadth
Market breadth compares the number of stocks rising with those falling. Strong breadth means a rally is broad-based; weak breadth means a few large companies are carrying the index while most stocks lag.
Why It Matters
An index at a record high with weak breadth can leave most investors still losing money.
In India
When the Nifty hit a record in November 2025, many small-cap and mid-cap stocks were still well below their own highs.
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