Nifty Fifty: 1960

Below is the performance of the Nifty Fifty as published on June 6, 1960 by Barron’s covering data from  March 28, 1960 to March 20, 1961:

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In the period from March 28, 1960 to March 20, 1961, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased +9.18% compared to the overall change of +9.53% in the Nifty Fifty.  The breakdown of the data based on dividend yield, price-to-earnings ratios, and dividend payout ratio.

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The best gain was achieved by the top three stocks in the High P/E category with an increase of +13.00%.

Note:

  • Rank is determined by 58 closed-end funds and over 100 open-end investment companies and their holdings.  Rank number 1 means the stock is held by the most investment companies on a dollar value basis.
  • “The Favorite Fifty: The First Quarter Saw a Good Many Changes in the Line-Up.” Barron's. June 6, 1960. page 9.
  • Aigeltinger & Co.
  • Vickers, Sydney. Guide to Investment Company Portfolios. Vickers & Associates. 1960.

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