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PGDM (SM) is an AICTE-approved two-year Post-Graduate Diploma Programme in Management, where the students get exposure to varied subjects and verticals of securities markets, including Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Equity Valuation, and Fixed Income Securities.
The wealthiest 10% of American households own roughly 90% to 93% of the U.S. stock market, according to 2023-2024 Federal Reserve data. This elite group, particularly the top 1%, holds the vast majority of shares, while the bottom 50% of the population owns roughly 1% of stocks.
By limiting risk to 3% per trade, keeping individual positions within a 5% exposure cap, and maintaining overall market exposure around 7%, traders can create a structured, disciplined routine. This approach reduces emotional reactions, sharpens decision-making, and supports long-term stability.
As of May 1, 2026, U.S. stocks saw mixed results with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs, while the Dow dipped. The S&P 500 closed at 7,230.12, the Nasdaq at 25,114.44, and the Dow Jones at 49,499.27. Tech stocks continued to show strength amid a busy earnings season.
As of early May 2026, the UK stock market, represented by the FTSE 100, is experiencing slight volatility, trading around 10,360–10,380 points. The index has shown a minor decline of roughly 0.1% to 0.75%, balancing caution over banking sector updates with a relatively stable economic outlook.