The small cap segment of the market has been the best performer in recent times, with the BSE Smallcap index up by 0.59% today and a whopping 4.02% in the last 5 days. This is a significant increase compared to other MCaps, indicating a strong demand for small cap stocks.

Among the top performers in this segment is Fedbank Financial Services, with a return of 13.95%. On the other hand, ZF Commercial has been the worst performer with a return of -12.56%. This shows the volatility of the small cap market, with both high returns and losses.

The advance decline ratio for small cap stocks is also positive, with 602 stocks advancing and only 335 declining. This indicates a healthy market sentiment and a 1.8x ratio further strengthens this trend.

Investors should take note of the recent upgrades in stock scores for some companies in this segment. Genus Power, Shaily Engineering, Marksans Pharma, 360 ONE, and Jupiter Life Lin have all been upgraded from Hold to Buy. This suggests that these stocks have strong potential for growth and investors should consider adding them to their portfolio.

In terms of technical calls, Jupiter Life Lin, Yatharth Hospital, KFin Technologies, Inox Green, and Prudent Corporation have all seen a change in their ratings. Jupiter Life Lin has moved from None to Bullish, while Yatharth Hospital, KFin Technologies, and Prudent Corporation have all moved from None to Mildly Bullish. This indicates a positive outlook for these stocks and investors should keep an eye on them.

Overall, the small cap segment is driving the market today with its strong performance and positive market sentiment. Investors should carefully consider their options and make informed decisions while investing in this segment.