While the term comes in common financial conversations across the nation, it is important to really understand the very definition of the term Penny Stocks. What is a penny stock? The basic understanding is that a Penny stock is one that trades at a very low price, have very low market capitalisation, are mostly illiquid … Read More “Understanding Penny Stocks and why it is good to know information” »
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Lately, the whole country seems to be interested in SIPs and the world of benefits they bring along. One could say it is because of rampant advertising and conversation around it. But the real reason is how systematic, easy to follow and beneficial it is for first-time investors. What is SIP? SIP stands for Systematic … Read More “What is a SIP and why is everyone interested in it?” »
What is Margin Trading in Finance? In the stock market, Margin trading is the process where individual investors buy more stocks than they can afford to. Margin trading is also an intraday trading practice and there are several stockbrokers out there who can provide this service. Margin Trading involves buying and selling of securities in … Read More “Margin Trading” »
Understanding the market well can give investors insights like never before. You can know to play well only if you know the rules down pat right. In order to understand the financial market, there exists something called Technical Stock Analysis. What is Technical Stock analysis? It essentially is the study of historical market data, including … Read More “What is Technical stock analysis?” »
In the financial world, this term is quite commonly used. But if you are someone who doesn’t know what it is, but wishes to learn more, you are at the right place. What is an Offer for Sale? Offer for Sale or OFS is when the promoters ie. the owners of a listed company sell … Read More “Understanding Offer for Sale” »
Real Estate Investment Trusts or REITs is an organisation that owns, operates or finances real estates that produce income. It is modelled after mutual funds, REITs have provided investors with all types of regular income streams. Historically, REITs have delivered competitive total returns, on the basis of high, steady dividend income and long-term capital appreciation. … Read More “Basics of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)” »
Futures and Options (F&O) are both ‘derivative products’. A Future contract is the type of contract to sell or buy an underlying stock or other assets at a price that is pre-determined on a specific date. Whereas, an Options contract gives the investor an opportunity of the right but not the obligation to buy or … Read More “Everything you need to know about Futures and Options” »
In this growing age of finance and technology, it is crucial for everyone to stay updated about the upcoming financing strategies that startups from around the world are adapting to finance-related blockchain projects. Understanding Basic differences between IPO and ICO ICO or Initial Coin Offering is very different from an IPO or Initial Public Offering. … Read More “Key Differences Between IPOs and ICOs” »
An ELSS fund is an equity-linked savings plan which is the only kind of mutual fund eligible for tax reductions under the provisions of Sec 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. These are funds that invest most of their portion of their corpus into equity or equity-related instruments. Also known as tax saving schemes, … Read More “What are ELSS and its features?” »
United Linked Insurance Plans or ULIPs are basically life insurance policies that are a combination of investment returns and protection of insurance. The amount you pay as an insurance premium is ultimately invested into market-linked funds in order to gain returns. Therefore, you reap the benefits of both, insurance coverage during the tenure as well … Read More “Your Guide to ULIP” »