This F&O Stock Reaches Its Fair Value; Nosedives 31%

Published 25-03-2025, 10:51 am

Every investor dreams of timing the market perfectly—knowing when to buy low and sell high. But what if there was a way to scientifically assess whether a stock is overpriced before it crashes?

Many investors hold onto stocks longer than they should, only to watch their gains evaporate when reality catches up with overvalued stocks. Others unknowingly miss out on lucrative shorting opportunities in the derivatives market.

What if you could have predicted a steep downfall well in advance?

A Real-World Example of the Power of Fair Value

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Let’s rewind to September 28, 2024. Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) (India) Limited was trading at INR 3,764 per share. At that time, investors who had checked its fair value would have seen an alarming signal—the stock was significantly overvalued with a fair value of INR 2,570.

That represented a potential downside of 31.7%—a clear sign for investors to exit their long positions.

Fast forward to February 12, 2025—the stock had plunged to its fair value, saving those who took action from a massive price collapse. Those who went short in the derivatives market during this period capitalized on the downturn, securing significant profits while others suffered heavy losses.

What’s the Takeaway?

The market doesn’t care about investor emotions—it follows value and fundamentals. When stocks deviate too far from their true worth, corrections happen. Smart investors don’t wait for the market to punish them. Instead, they rely on fair value analysis to exit at the right time or take advantage of shorting opportunities before it’s too late.

How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

The fair value feature gives investors an instant, automated calculation of a stock’s true intrinsic value—removing the guesswork from decision-making. Using multiple financial models, it provides an accurate status of overvaluation or undervaluation, allowing investors to act before it’s too late.

And here’s the real kicker—this tool is currently available at a discount of up to 45%.

Think about it: Had you used this feature before, you could have avoided a massive loss or even made a fortune. The next time a stock is overvalued, will you be prepared? Or will you wait until the market makes the decision for you?

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