{"id":221385,"date":"2026-08-27T15:42:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=221385"},"modified":"2026-08-27T15:42:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:12:12","slug":"low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Low-Debt Capital Market Stocks Worth Watching in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>BSE Ltd D\/E 0.00 at Rs 3,317.50. MCX D\/E 0.00 at Rs 3,278.70. CDSL D\/E 0.00 at Rs 1,414.40. Data as of 27 August 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">The five low-debt capital market stocks worth watching in 2026 are BSE Ltd, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, Central Depository Services India, Computer Age Management Services and KFin Technologies, each carrying a debt to equity ratio of 0.05 or below. Stock exchanges, depositories and registrar and transfer agents earn transaction and service fee income, a business model that needs almost no borrowed capital. All five post strong return on equity, reflecting the capital-light nature of market infrastructure businesses. A low debt to equity ratio reduces balance sheet risk, but trading volume cyclicality and regulatory changes still need separate scrutiny.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s capital market infrastructure companies, spanning exchanges, depositories and registrar services, run some of the lightest balance sheets on the market, and low-debt capital market stocks reflect this fee-based business model. BSE Ltd, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, Central Depository Services India, Computer Age Management Services and KFin Technologies all carry a debt to equity ratio of 0.05 or below as of 27 August 2026, based on company filings.<\/p>\n<p>Exchanges and depositories earn transaction fees on trading and settlement activity, while registrar and transfer agents earn service fees from mutual funds, none of which require heavy fixed asset investment or borrowed capital. This article covers these five low-debt capital market stocks, their key numbers, and what a low leverage profile means for someone evaluating capital market stocks for a long term portfolio.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=lowdebt_capmkt\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#What_Counts_as_a_Low-Debt_Capital_Market_Stock\" title=\"What Counts as a Low-Debt Capital Market Stock?\">What Counts as a Low-Debt Capital Market Stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#5_Low-Debt_Capital_Market_Stocks_Worth_Watching_in_2026\" title=\"5 Low-Debt Capital Market Stocks Worth Watching in 2026\">5 Low-Debt Capital Market Stocks Worth Watching in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#1_BSE_Ltd\" title=\"1. BSE Ltd\">1. BSE Ltd<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#2_Multi_Commodity_Exchange_of_India\" title=\"2. Multi Commodity Exchange of India\">2. Multi Commodity Exchange of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#3_Central_Depository_Services_India\" title=\"3. Central Depository Services India\">3. Central Depository Services India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#4_Computer_Age_Management_Services\" title=\"4. Computer Age Management Services\">4. Computer Age Management Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#5_KFin_Technologies\" title=\"5. KFin Technologies\">5. KFin Technologies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Why_Low_Debt_Matters_for_Low-Debt_Capital_Market_Stock_Investors\" title=\"Why Low Debt Matters for Low-Debt Capital Market Stock Investors\">Why Low Debt Matters for Low-Debt Capital Market Stock Investors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Risks_to_Watch_Even_in_Capital_Market_Stocks_With_Low_Debt\" title=\"Risks to Watch Even in Capital Market Stocks With Low Debt\">Risks to Watch Even in Capital Market Stocks With Low Debt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#How_to_Invest_in_These_Capital_Market_Stocks\" title=\"How to Invest in These Capital Market Stocks\">How to Invest in These Capital Market Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#FAQs_on_Low-Debt_Capital_Market_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Low-Debt Capital Market Stocks\">FAQs on Low-Debt Capital Market Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Which_are_the_top_low-debt_capital_market_stocks_in_India_for_2026\" title=\"Which are the top low-debt capital market stocks in India for 2026?\">Which are the top low-debt capital market stocks in India for 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#What_debt_to_equity_ratio_counts_as_low_debt_for_a_capital_market_stock\" title=\"What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a capital market stock?\">What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a capital market stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Is_BSE_Ltd_a_debt-free_stock\" title=\"Is BSE Ltd a debt-free stock?\">Is BSE Ltd a debt-free stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Are_low-debt_capital_market_stocks_safer_than_other_financial_stocks\" title=\"Are low-debt capital market stocks safer than other financial stocks?\">Are low-debt capital market stocks safer than other financial stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Do_low-debt_capital_market_stocks_pay_dividends\" title=\"Do low-debt capital market stocks pay dividends?\">Do low-debt capital market stocks pay dividends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Which_low-debt_capital_market_stock_has_the_lowest_debt_to_equity_ratio\" title=\"Which low-debt capital market stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?\">Which low-debt capital market stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-capital-market-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Should_I_buy_low-debt_capital_market_stocks_only_for_their_low_debt\" title=\"Should I buy low-debt capital market stocks only for their low debt?\">Should I buy low-debt capital market stocks only for their low debt?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Counts_as_a_Low-Debt_Capital_Market_Stock\"><\/span><strong>What Counts as a Low-Debt Capital Market Stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A low-debt capital market stock is one whose total borrowings are a negligible fraction of shareholder equity, typically shown as a debt to equity ratio under 0.10. Exchanges, depositories and registrar and transfer agents are naturally light on debt as a category, since their revenue comes from transaction and service fees rather than capital-intensive operations. A near zero ratio does not always mean zero borrowings on paper, since lease liabilities for offices count as debt under current accounting rules.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Low-Debt_Capital_Market_Stocks_Worth_Watching_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>5 Low-Debt Capital Market Stocks Worth Watching in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below ranks five low-debt capital market stocks by market capitalisation, along with current market price, debt to equity ratio and 52 week trading range.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Ticker<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th>52W High (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>52W Low (Rs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>BSE Ltd<\/td>\n<td>BSE<\/td>\n<td>3,317.50<\/td>\n<td>0.00<\/td>\n<td>1,35,451<\/td>\n<td>4,446.80<\/td>\n<td>2,021.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Multi Commodity Exchange of India<\/td>\n<td>MCX<\/td>\n<td>3,278.70<\/td>\n<td>0.00<\/td>\n<td>85,347<\/td>\n<td>3,480.00<\/td>\n<td>1,460.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Central Depository Services India<\/td>\n<td>CDSL<\/td>\n<td>1,414.40<\/td>\n<td>0.00<\/td>\n<td>29,971<\/td>\n<td>1,673.70<\/td>\n<td>1,116.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Computer Age Management Services<\/td>\n<td>CAMS<\/td>\n<td>742.55<\/td>\n<td>0.05<\/td>\n<td>18,597<\/td>\n<td>844.90<\/td>\n<td>611.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>KFin Technologies<\/td>\n<td>KFINTECH<\/td>\n<td>958.05<\/td>\n<td>0.03<\/td>\n<td>16,872<\/td>\n<td>1,215.00<\/td>\n<td>784.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_BSE_Ltd\"><\/span><strong>1. BSE Ltd<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>BSE Ltd is the largest of the low-debt capital market stocks on this list, with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,35,451 crore and a debt to equity ratio of 0.00. The stock trades at Rs 3,317.50, sharply below its 52 week high of Rs 4,446.80. Return on equity stands at 37.42 percent, reflecting the highly capital-light nature of running India&#8217;s oldest stock exchange, and the dividend yield is 0.30 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Multi_Commodity_Exchange_of_India\"><\/span><strong>2. Multi Commodity Exchange of India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Multi Commodity Exchange of India carries a debt to equity ratio of 0.00 and trades at Rs 3,278.70, near its 52 week high of Rs 3,480.00. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 85,347 crore. As India&#8217;s dominant commodity derivatives exchange, MCX posts a return on equity of 46.75 percent, the highest on this list, though the dividend yield of 0.24 percent is modest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Central_Depository_Services_India\"><\/span><strong>3. Central Depository Services India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Central Depository Services India has a debt to equity ratio of 0.00 and trades at Rs 1,414.40, with a market cap of Rs 29,971 crore. Its 52 week range runs from Rs 1,116.30 to Rs 1,673.70. The company&#8217;s depository business, which benefits from steady growth in demat accounts, supports a return on equity of 23.27 percent and a dividend yield of 0.89 percent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for live debt to equity data<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Computer_Age_Management_Services\"><\/span><strong>4. Computer Age Management Services<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Computer Age Management Services carries a debt to equity ratio of 0.05, the highest among the five names on this list but still low overall, and the stock trades at Rs 742.55 with a market cap of Rs 18,597 crore. As India&#8217;s largest mutual fund registrar and transfer agent, CAMS supports a return on equity of 36.04 percent and a dividend yield of 1.67 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_KFin_Technologies\"><\/span><strong>5. KFin Technologies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>KFin Technologies rounds out the list with a debt to equity ratio of 0.03 and a current market price of Rs 958.05. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 16,872 crore, with a 52 week range of Rs 784.95 to Rs 1,215.00. The company&#8217;s registrar and transfer agency business, serving mutual funds and corporates, supports a return on equity of 20.54 percent and a dividend yield of 1.23 percent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track these low-debt capital market stocks on the go.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Low_Debt_Matters_for_Low-Debt_Capital_Market_Stock_Investors\"><\/span><strong>Why Low Debt Matters for Low-Debt Capital Market Stock Investors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lower Interest Cost Risk:<\/strong> A company with negligible borrowing is largely insulated from rising interest rates, since it has few loans whose cost can climb during a tightening cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High Return on Capital Employed:<\/strong> Businesses that need little fixed capital to operate tend to post strong return on equity, as reflected across all five names on this list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cushion Against Trading Volume Swings:<\/strong> A low-debt balance sheet gives more room to absorb a temporary slowdown in trading or transaction volumes without added financial strain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flexibility to Invest in Technology:<\/strong> A clean balance sheet gives management room to fund new trading platforms or digital services from internal accruals rather than fresh loans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regulatory Fee Structure Resilience:<\/strong> Companies without debt obligations face less pressure when regulatory changes to transaction fees or charges affect near term revenue.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Watch_Even_in_Capital_Market_Stocks_With_Low_Debt\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Watch Even in Capital Market Stocks With Low Debt<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Valuation Risk:<\/strong> A low debt to equity ratio does not protect a stock from being expensive. Central Depository Services India, for instance, trades at a price to earnings ratio of 63.73, above the sector average.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trading Volume Cyclicality:<\/strong> Revenue for exchanges and depositories is closely tied to market trading activity, which can slow sharply during periods of low volatility or weak sentiment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regulatory Fee Changes:<\/strong> Regulators periodically review transaction charges and fee structures, and changes can directly affect revenue for exchanges and depositories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Concentration in Core Business Lines:<\/strong> Some companies in this list depend heavily on a single core business, such as commodity derivatives or mutual fund registry services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Competitive and Technology Risk:<\/strong> New entrants and evolving trading technology can pressure market share for established exchanges and infrastructure providers over time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Invest_in_These_Capital_Market_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Invest in These Capital Market Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start by comparing the debt to equity ratio, price to earnings ratio and trading or transaction volume trends of each company against its own recent history, rather than looking at the debt figure in isolation.<\/p>\n<p>A live fundamentals screener can help with this comparison, since debt to equity, PE and volume growth figures move every quarter and a static snapshot goes stale quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Next, check recent commentary on market trading volumes, demat account additions and regulatory developments, since these factors move capital market stocks more than balance sheet strength alone.<\/p>\n<p>Decide on a position size based on your existing exposure to the financial services and capital markets theme, since these names already sit in several thematic mutual funds and may overlap with existing holdings.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, place the order through a SEBI registered broker or investment platform, and set a review date, such as the next quarterly results, rather than relying on the current debt to equity figure indefinitely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BSE Ltd, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, Central Depository Services India, Computer Age Management Services and KFin Technologies currently stand out as low-debt capital market stocks with debt to equity ratios of 0.05 or below, strong return on equity, and capital-light fee-based business models. A clean balance sheet lowers one category of risk, but trading volume cyclicality and regulatory changes still need to be assessed stock by stock. Consult a SEBI registered advisor before making any investment decision, and treat the figures in this article as a starting point for further research rather than a final recommendation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. 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