What is the NIFTY 500 Momentum 50 Index?
The NIFTY 500 Momentum 50 Index is designed to track the performance of the top 50 companies within the NIFTY 500 index, selected based on their Normalized Momentum Score. This score is calculated using the companies’ 6-month and 12-month price returns, adjusted for volatility. It identifies companies that have shown strong price movements over these periods.
The index is useful for benchmarking fund portfolios and launching index funds, ETFs, and other structured products. The weights of the companies in the index are determined by combining their normalized momentum scores with their free-float market capitalizations.
Information About NIFTY 500 Momentum 50 Index
Particulars |
Details |
Launch Date |
June 04, 2024 |
No. of Constituents |
50 |
Base Date |
April 01, 2005 |
Base Value |
1000 |
Calculation Frequency |
End of day |
Methodology |
Tilt Weighted |
Index Rebalancing |
Semi-Annually |
[Source: nseindia.com]
Data updated as of August 15, 2024.
Which are the Constituent Stocks of the NIFTY 500 Momentum 50 Index?
Company’s Name |
Weightage (%) |
Trent Ltd. |
6.72 |
Bajaj Auto Ltd. |
6.05 |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. |
5.04 |
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. |
4.71 |
Siemens Ltd. |
4.43 |
Bharat Electronics Ltd |
4.36 |
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. |
3.90 |
Tata Power Co. Ltd. |
3.85 |
REC Ltd. |
3.82 |
Suzlon Energy Ltd. |
3.54 |
[Source: nseindia.com]
Data updated as of September 30, 2024.
What are the Sectors Included in the NIFTY 500 Momentum 50 Index?
Top Sectors |
Weightage of Invested Assets |
Capital Goods |
30.88% |
Financial Services |
15.99% |
Automobile and Auto Components |
15.51% |
Power |
10.21% |
Consumer Services |
6.72% |
Services |
4.71% |
Consumer Durables |
3.93% |
Construction |
2.92% |
Metals & Mining |
2.77% |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
2.06% |
Realty |
1.70% |
Healthcare |
1.42% |
Chemicals |
1.18% |
[Source: nseindia.com]
Data updated as of September 30, 2024.
NIFTY 500 Momentum 50 Index Fundamentals
P/E* |
P/B** |
Dividend Yield |
31.09 |
5.52 |
0.73 |
*P/E: Price-to-Earnings Ratio
**P/B: Price-to-Book Ratio
Data updated as of September 30, 2024.
NIFTY 500 Momentum 50 Index Methodology
The Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index employs a rigorous selection process to identify the top 50 momentum stocks from the Nifty 500.
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Stock Eligibility:
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Must be part of the Nifty 500 index.
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Must be available for trading in the F&O segment with limited price band hits.
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Promoters' pledged shares should be less than 20%.
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Must meet liquidity criteria based on average daily turnover and turnover ratio.
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Index Construction:
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A Normalized Momentum score is calculated for each eligible stock based on its 6-month and 12-month price returns, adjusted for volatility.
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The top 50 stocks with the highest Normalized Momentum scores are selected.
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Each stock's weight in the index is determined by a combination of its momentum score and free-float market capitalization.
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Index Management:
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The index is reconstituted semi-annually in June and December.
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Rebalancing occurs on a semi-annual basis, with a four-week notice period.
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Governance: Index management is overseen by a professional team with a robust governance structure, including a Board of Directors, Index Advisory Committee, and Index Maintenance Sub-Committee.
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