Should you sell everything when markets fall? In this episode, Deepak Shenoy, founder of Capital Mind, shares his insights on handling market downturns, long-term investing, and why fear should not drive investment decisions. We dive into market cycles, the role of foreign institutional investors (FIIs), and key lessons from past bear markets.

This episode is part of a special series called "Baby's First Bear Market," where we explore stock market downturns through the eyes of Krishna who is navigating his first major correction. By speaking with experts, we break down complex market trends into simple, actionable insights.

Key topics covered:

Should you sell everything when markets are down?
How to manage fear and uncertainty in investing
Lessons from past market crashes and bear markets
The role of FII selling and its impact on Indian markets
Finding strong stocks during downturns
What history tells us about market recoveries

Timestaps
00:00 - Intro
05:45 - Whats happening in the market currently?
11:32 - Why are foreign investors exiting the market?
18:03 - Why is the market even correcting?
20:58 - My entire portfolio is in the red right now. What should I do?
25:19 - Should I keep my money in cash or invest in mutual funds while everything is down?
28:13 - Does the stock market right now reflect anything about India's economy?
37:50 - Is there a sector that consistently performs well when markets go down?
41:02 - Do clients call asking why their portfolio is down and what to do?