Is it possible for a stock to remain moving upwards even when the indices are moving down by say more that 40%

Answer 1

With this question you have uncovered one of the most reliable indications of a quality company. One that you want to own. Professional investors carefully watch for companies that resist price decline in a falling market. These companies have the highest probability of leading the way up once the correction is over. Notice I say resist because in falling markets people have to sell even the best to meet margin calls, so in a sharp decline almost all stocks decline in value.

Answer 2

Yes.

But indices moving down by 40% would be the worst stock market crash ever. When the market crashed in 1987 -- it went doen about 25%.

There were a few firms that did well on the day that the stock market crashed in 1987 -- but only a few. I believe that Sun Microsystems was one of them. It had just been announced that AT&T was going to buy 20% of their stock.

Answer 3

Yes, the indicies are averages of the stocks that make up the index. If your company is not listed in the index, then a rise in your stock won't affect the index. If your company is a company that makes up the index, the index then takes the number of advancing issues and declining issues and then averages it out. It is very common for an index to fall and component companies to rise. For example, the DJIA is composed of 30 companies. In a recent selloff, all but GM stock fell. Even though 29 of the 30 component companies fell, thus showing a decline in the index, 1 company advanced.

Answer 4

Yes,if the stock is fundamentally strong and in news for some extra ordinary event.

Answer 5

it depends upon the demand of the product in the market

Answer 6

Yes,,,,if its a stock in demand.

Answer 7

well yes if its a real strong company