Stock Ratings Buy Sell Hold

Analysts recommend maintaining current positions without buying more or selling what you own.

Analysts expect the stock to generate attractive upside and outperform the broader market or its sector peers.

Often implies a predicted price increase of 10% to 20% or more. 2. Hold (Neutral, Market Perform, Equal Weight)

Analysts expect the stock to underperform the market or experience a price decline.

Often issued when there is uncertainty about future price movements or the stock is considered "fairly valued". 3. Sell (Strong Sell, Underperform, Underweight)

A signal to liquidate assets or reduce exposure to avoid potential losses.

The stock is expected to perform in line with the market or comparable companies.

These ratings are relatively rare; analysts often use "Hold" or "Underperform" as softer signals before issuing a full "Sell". Key Tips for Investors top 10 stock brokers in India - SlideServe